About Me

COUNSELLOR & CLINICAL SUPERVISOR

Hi, I'm Grace. I am a proud Northerner, born and raised in Gateshead.

My friends would describe me as calm, laid-back, and very easy to talk to.

I became a counsellor after receiving counselling myself. It had such a positive impact on my life and how I see myself, and now I love using my skills to help others accept themselves, just as my counsellor helped me believe in myself.

Things I can help with:

People come to therapy for all types of reasons. My Practice is all about helping you to believe in yourself.

I have experience working with the following issues:

-Trauma and abuse -Work-related stress

-Loneliness -Lack of Purpose

-Eating Distress -Sense of failure

-Low Self Esteem -Low Mood

-Bullying - Fall outs

-Separation and Divorce -Family Issues

My Professional Experience

2018- 2021: I worked as a Victim Support Worker for the charity Victims First Northumbria.

2020 - 2021: I worked with Northumbria Police as a Domestic Abuse Support Worker, where I learned about the profound impact abuse can have on a person’s self-belief.

2019 -2021: I completed my counselling placement at Someone Cares, supporting survivors of abuse. Through these roles, I had the privilege of being part of many people’s journeys to recovery.

2021- Present: I also work as a counsellor for Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland (RCTN), where I help women process their trauma and develop coping skills to rebuild their lives after the impact of sexual violence.

2022: I worked as a counsellor for Eating Distress North East (EDNE)

2022: I started Self Centre Counselling. Throughout my career, I have learned that, regardless of the issue or traumatic event, the key tool clients need to move forward is the restoration of their self-belief, and so, my practice is about helping people to believe in themselves.

2024: I qualified as a Clinical Supervisor and added this service to my practice, supporting other counsellors to develop their skills.

My Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology
Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling.
Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. (BACP)