About Me
COUNSELLOR & PLACEMENT 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.
My Qualifications
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Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Psychology
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Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling.
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Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. (BACP)
My Professional Experience
I began my career as a Victim Support Worker for the charity Victims First Northumbria. During this time, I gained invaluable experience working with individuals who had experienced trauma, helping them recover from their difficult experiences.
Building on this, I took a role 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.
I then worked as a trainee counsellor at Someone Cares, supporting survivors of abuse. Through these roles, I had the privilege of being part of many people’s journeys to recovery.
After completing my Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling in 2021, I began working as a counsellor for Rape Crisis Tyneside and Northumberland (RCTN), where I helped many women process their trauma and develop coping skills to rebuild their lives after the impact of sexual violence.
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. This understanding inspired me to start my own counselling practice, Self Centre Counselling, in 2022, so I could put this learning into practice and offer more people the opportunity to thrive.
