I am a fully qualified person-centred counsellor. My hope is to provide you with a safe and confidential space where you have time to reflect on your thoughts and feelings and begin to process and heal; a space where you feel heard and accepted without any judgement. I am there for you; to listen, to try to understand what life is like for you and to work through, together, the challenges you are facing in a way that feels right for you.

As a person-centred counsellor I follow your lead and welcome with compassion and care whatever it is you would like to bring to a session. Whether you are struggling emotionally, living with a mental health condition, dealing with difficult life experiences or wanting to understand yourself better, I will hold a space where you can just be you. I believe that given the right conditions we are all able to unravel the threads of our lives and reweave them in a way that allows us to begin to live life the way we would like to, as our true selves.

I also integrate other therapeutic approaches into the sessions depending on what feels right for you, such as, mindfulness, narrative therapy, art and psychoeducation.

My background is in teaching and speech and language therapy. I have worked in mainstream and specialist schools as well as in the community over the last 20 years supporting adults and children with additional needs.This has laid the foundation for my desire to build trusting relationships, my passion for respecting each client’s individual journey and my genuine care for those I work with.

I have experience of working with clients facing a range of issues: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, domestic/sexual/emotional abuse, addiction, eating disorders, self harm, suicidal ideations, anger management, relationship issues, sexual identity, menopause, low self-esteem/confidence, mental health conditions, autistic spectrum conditions, ADHD/ADD.

Qualifications:

Level 5 Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling and Therapy

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

My fee is £45 for a 50 minute session. I also offer concessional sessions, please feel free to get in touch for availability.

If you would like a free introductory 15-30 minute call (telephone or online) please reach out to me. This is an opportunity for you to find out a little more about the sessions, to ask any questions and to gain a sense as to whether I am the right fit for you.