Qualified & Experienced Psychotherapy in South Cumbria

A very warm welcome to my website. I am a qualified and experienced Psychotherapist based in South Cumbria, here to support you on your journey toward wellbeing and balance.
I graduated from the University of Cumbria in 2014 with a BA (Hons) in Person-Centred Therapy. To deepen my understanding of how trauma affects us emotionally and physically, I completed Babette Rothschild’s Certificate in Somatic Trauma Therapy in 2016.
I am registered with the BACP and attend regular supervision to ensure my practice remains ethical, supported, and continually developing. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate and am fully insured.
I am committed to expanding my knowledge and expertise, regularly attending training on topics including sexual and domestic abuse, self-harm, suicide, anxiety, depression, attachment theory, and safeguarding.
Being a psychotherapist is deeply meaningful to me. I am honoured to accompany my clients on their journey toward happiness and contentment, bringing honesty, trustworthiness, kindness, and care to every session.
I have worked in the therapeutic field for since 2005, which including working for a local charity providing specialist counselling for survivors of rape and sexual abuse of all genders for 12 years. I currently work as a freelance therapist for four charities in Cumbria and run a private practice for clients over 20 years old.
Success as a therapist is not found in doing something for the client, but rather in being someone for the client
ILI RIVERA WALTER