About Me

Hi, I’m Tracy, a BACP qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. My approach to counselling is built on the foundations of human connection, recognising the importance of relationships. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change when they feel truly heard and understood. My approach focuses on building a genuine therapeutic relationship based on empathy, trust and respect.

Before training as a counsellor I worked in various roles over the years but was left feeling like I wanted more from life. I knew that something had to give and I had to make the change so I decided to retrain and embark upon a complete career shift. I wanted a role where I could support others in their time of need and have a genuinely positive impact. My dream of running my own counselling practice is a blessing and it is a privilege to work with clients from all walks of life.

Qualifications

  • Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Humanistic Counselling at York St John University

  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills at York College

  • Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

  • Fully insured

  • Enhanced DBS Certificate

  • Registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

  • Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Professional Affiliations

I am a registered member with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

I am affiliated with Blue Light Card, Defence Discount Service, SSAFA, NHS The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service OpCourage, The Motherless Mothers, Police Firearms Officers Association, Full Circle Funeral Directors and the Armed Forces Covenant.

BACP logo with text indicating accreditation and membership details, including registered member number 414358, and the words 'collective mark' and 'professional standards authority'.
Read my published Counselling Directory article 'When grief waits: making space for the unresolved'

Additional Training & Experience

As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I am committed to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD is an important part of ethical and professional practice and helps ensure that I maintain, develop and enhance my knowledge, skills and competence.

I regularly engage in additional training, workshops, professional reading, webinars and specialist learning opportunities to deepen my understanding and stay informed about developments within counselling and psychotherapy. The ongoing learning enables me to offer a safe, effective and responsive service, informed by current research, best practice and the evolving needs of my clients.

Alongside CPD, I attend regular clinical supervision and work within the BACP Ethical Framework, ensuring that my practice remains reflective, professional and centred on providing the highest standard of care.

Additional training includes, but is not limited to:

  • Safeguarding Adults & Children

  • Mental Health Awareness

  • Trauma

  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • High Stress & Anxiety

  • Bereavement

  • Suicide

  • Understanding Military Culture, Transition & Adjustment

  • Rape & Sexual Assault

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

  • Gambling Awareness

  • Coaching & Developing Others

  • Self-neglect

  • Hoarding

  • Loneliness & Isolation

  • Self-care

  • Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

As well as working in private practice, I have previously volunteered and worked for specialist services such as Cruse Bereavement Support and Just’B’ Emotional Wellbeing and Bereavement Support.

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