I offer in a safe space, a kind, caring, gentle and welcoming counselling service. I have experience providing short term support in areas such as anxiety, trauma, ADHD and autism.  I will help you to achieve your goals and develop who you want to be using many tools and techniques.  I also offer long term psychotherapy if you have complex and multiple difficulties.

Whatever your circumstances, I appreciate making this first step can be a daunting experience for some, particularly those who may not have had counselling before. It can also be an exciting opportunity to create a fresh, bright and positive new journey into your future. For those of you that feel like you have lost your way, I have a passion for helping people find their own identities and true voice, gaining confidence in their world. I also offer an energetic, enthusiastic and honest approach to my practice within a comfortable and friendly environment. I have vast experience working with clients in a solution focused approach. I work at a pace that suits you and your situation.

Although my training background is in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), I offer a flexible approach which may include other therapies. I am committed to continued learning and development and keep updated with the latest knowledge to help clients to the best of my ability. I am a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) abiding by their code of ethics including regular supervision.

I have a special interest in anxiety disorders such as obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, specific phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and generalised anxiety disorder.

I also have a special interest in trauma and hold a postgraduate diploma in Trauma Therapy (2021).

I recently volunteered in various roles for an autistic charity and have vast experience counselling autistic clients and ADHD.

Experience

I have counselled children, young people and adults in national mental health organisations dealing with an extensive range of problems in a time limited capacity. These include anxiety, depression, OCD, self-harm, relationship issues, low self-esteem and loss.

I am a qualified life coach and offer counselling and coaching services combined for those who are interested in receiving help with achieving goals or overcoming barriers to success.

I have knowledge and experience counselling in surrogacy. I offer one to one therapy for IP’s (intended parents), surrogates and support workers coping with the unique challenges these journeys may bring. I have also provided supervision to staff members in a surrogacy organisation.

I have a post graduate diploma in trauma therapy supporting clients within this complex field. You may be suffering bodily symptoms as a result of trauma and we work together to make sense of them through therapies such as body psychotherapy (no touch).

In 2022, I completed an intensive eating disorder course to further enhance the level of interventions I can offer clients. Please note, I do not provide counselling for clients in eating disorders.

In 2023, I completed a foundation year course in Transactional Analysis (TA). This approach is incredibly helpful for uncovering unconscious processes and understanding relationships on a deeper level. Using TA, I can help you explore relationships that may have been or are difficult and stressful to navigate through. I offer therapeutic support to one partner that is part of a couple or family to understand their belief systems and how they can grow effectively as a unit. I am sorry but I do not counsel couples.

This year (2024), I have applied for accreditation with BACP and will then work towards senior accreditation.

I am a fully qualified supervisor and offer supervision to trainee counsellors and qualified therapists.