Affordable therapy in Lincoln and online.
Individual therapy
I offer affordable, evidence based therapy both online and face to face in Lincolnshire. My approach to counselling is integrative which means I draw upon different theoretical models, rather than focusing rigidly on one. This enables me to tailor therapy to suit each client’s specific, individual needs. Core to my way of working is the person-centred/ humanistic approach which involves working in an empathic, non-judgemental and genuine way with people. I also use elements of psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in the work I do with clients. Psychodynamic therapy focuses on our unconscious, where I help clients explore more deep-rooted issues. The CBT approach looks at changing the way we think about things and our behaviour. What’s most important to me is that you get the therapy that’s right for you, so I actively discuss with clients what they want from therapy and the best way we can work together.
Couples Therapy
Having problems in your relationship can be a difficult and painful experience. I offer clients a space to discuss their relationship in a safe and supportive environment. Clients come to couples therapy for lots of different reasons and no couple are the same. I work with clients to look at ways they can enhance their relationship and to work through any issues they might be having. If you are unsure if couples therapy is for you, or if you have any questions then please just get in touch.
Supervisor
I am a qualified supervisor working with therapists both in the NHS and private practice. I have a Diploma in Clinical Supervision from The Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute. This rigorous training has given me the skills to help therapists work through all aspects of their clinical work including complex issues such as ethical dilemmas and safeguarding and risk concerns.
My approach to supervision is similar to that of my work as a therapist. I offer therapists a safe place to explore their client work without judgement. I am currently employed to provide supervision to 10 therapists working in IAPT and provide supervision to several therapists working in private practice. Alongside standard supervision, I have also provided supervision of supervision.
Lincoln in person therapy
I offer face to face appointments at my office in Lincoln city centre. I am based in a great location on West Parade which is close to the city centre and the cathedral quarter.
Coming for therapy for the first time can sometimes be anxiety provoking, so I thought it might be helpful to provide a bit of info about the setting. The office offers a professional and confidential space with it’s own waiting room and parking close by. The door to the building will be open when you attend and you can just come in, take a seat & I’ll come down to meet you. The room is spacious and comfortable, with free tea & coffee! Here’s a couple of photographs of the room itself:
Qualifications
• Diploma in Couples Therapy- The Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute (SPTI)- 2026
• PCE- CfD supervision (IAPT specific supervision)- Nottingham University- 2024
• Diploma in Clinical Supervision- The Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute (SPTI)- 2021/2022
• Counselling for Depression- Nottingham University- 2015
• Diploma in Professional Studies – Counselling- University of the West of England- 2012
• Certificate in Counselling Skills- University of the West of England- 2010
• BA (hons) Popular Music Studies- Leeds University- 2002
About me
Anxiety and depression have been part of my life since childhood. It may sound a cliché, but having counselling in my early 20’s really did change my life and sparked my interest in working with other people suffering with similar difficulties. Over the years through therapy, I have learnt to work alongside my mental health & it now doesn’t consume my life. I have found having had this experience in my own life has enabled me to work with clients in a deeper, more profound way. I’ve not just studied mental health I’ve lived it so can offer clients an approach where I can fully ‘get it’.
Prior to working as a therapist, I worked as a musician. I studied music at college & then university graduating from Leeds University in 2002. After leaving uni I briefly worked in the music industry and quite quickly found this wasn’t for me. It felt important to me to do something positive with music, so alongside writing and performing, I began working as a community musician. I worked as a community musician for several years, working with children in care & adults with mental health issues. It was here that my interest in helping people with mental health issues began. I often found that the time I spent talking to & listening to service users was more beneficial than the music we were doing, and I began to look into counselling as a career. During this time, I was also busy gigging with various bands & setting up and running an online record label. I played some amazing gigs that I’ll never forget and managed to get some of my music played on Annie Nightingale’s Radio 1 show but unfortunately it all had a detrimental impact on my own mental health. I decided to stop doing music as a job a number of years ago to focus on my career as a counsellor.
So that’s me really. Outside of mental health & music I am a very proud dad & husband and have two amazing kids. I still enjoy music and have managed to get my kids into ‘real’! music including Johnny Cash, James Brown & 80’s thrash metal! I still play the guitar but just for fun now. My main passion and self-care tends to revolve around motorbikes. I grew up watching bike racing and my summer is usually focused on bike race meetings. I try to do a few track days on my R6 every year. I’m also in the process of building a café racer style bike from and old Ducati ST2 donor bike, but due to work commitments and the little people in my life, this is slow progress!!
Fees
Counselling/ Psychotherapy: £65 for 50min session
Supervision: £65 per session
Couple Therapy: £65 for 50min session
