Counselling

Sometimes life can be really hard. Things build up, or something happens that turns everything upside down. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to manage it on your own.

Counselling gives you a confidential, non-judgemental space to talk through what’s going on — to feel heard, make sense of things, and start to move forward.

How I work

I am an integrative counsellor, which means I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches and tailor how I work to what suits you best. No two people are the same, and your counselling should reflect that.

Approaches I draw on include person-centred therapy, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, creative and art therapy, Gestalt, NLP, Emotional Freedom Technique, inner child work and relaxation techniques.

I am a full member of the BACP and the NCPS and work within their Ethical Frameworks. All my work is regularly supervised.

What to Expect:

The initial appointment

The first session is an opportunity to meet, discuss what has brought you to counselling, and decide whether you’d like to work together. We’ll go through the practical arrangements — confidentiality, session length, costs and frequency — and you’ll have space to ask anything you need to.

My aim is that you leave that first session feeling clear about how you’d like to proceed, with all your questions answered, and with a sense of hope.

Ongoing sessions

• Both short-term and longer-term counselling are available
• Sessions can be weekly, fortnightly or monthly depending on your needs
• Counselling finishes when you feel ready — endings are given proper time and attention
• You can return at any time if you need further support

I also offer email support between sessions.

I can help with

• Depression and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief and bereavement
• Relationship and family difficulties
• Anger and stress management
• Low self-esteem and confidence
• Eating difficulties
• Addiction
• Children and young people (individual sessions available)
• Work-related stress and career challenges
• And much more — if you’re not sure, just get in touch