Hello, and welcome to my profile. 

Counselling can feel scary - especially if you're considering it for the first time, yet many people access this kind of support and benefit from the experience. 

I have been counselling since 2011, and I can provide online or phone sessions by Zoom, Facetime or Skype, or see you at my private practice in Eastleigh in Hampshire. 

I can support you with life challenges such as bereavement, loss and grief, depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues, the effects of domestic abuse, pregnancy or parenting concerns, confidence issues and low self-esteem, trust and relationship issues, stress. 

How I work

Sessions are confidential, and I can work with you on a short or long-term basis. My approach is caring, genuine and non-judgemental, and I'm easy to talk to, and you can be yourself with me.

I can listen attentively to how things are for you, so you feel valued, heard and understood, and can get a fresh perspective on things and develop your awareness.

Sessions can include the use of therapeutic art and or writing - sometimes, it's hard to put thoughts and feelings into spoken words. Alternatively, you may prefer a creative counselling approach or wish to experiment with these mediums. 

My role is to help you build confidence and trust in the strengths and inner resources that you have, so you feel free to move forward in a way that you wish and continue to be the best that you can be. 

Bereavement counselling for couples and individuals 

I'm a bereavement counsellor in Eastleigh near Winchester, and I am here for you if you're finding it difficult to cope with the death of a friend, family member, partner or child. I have received specialist training in the issues surrounding baby loss - miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, sudden infant death, and I can work sensitively with you as a couple or individual. You can also contact me if you're struggling with or feeling overwhelmed by a loved one's diagnosis of end-stage cancer, or other life-limiting or terminal illness. 

Looking after your mental health

Anyone can experience mental health issues, yet it can be challenging, distressing, and difficult to get support. You may be finding it difficult to cope and move forward in the way that you would like to. I can support you in your struggles with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, perinatal or postnatal depression, borderline personality disorder or schizophrenia. I can also support you as a couple if you feel that mental health issues are affecting your relationship. 

Domestic abuse counselling

I have personal insight and professional knowledge of domestic abuse, and I'm here for you if you're struggling with past or childhood experience of domestic abuse, or are in an abusive relationship now or think you might be, and would like space to explore this. 

You can contact me to book an introductory session or to ask questions before taking that step

You are very welcome to book an introductory session. This session provides us with an opportunity to talk through counselling and establish if we could work well together.

If you would like to book this session or ask questions before taking that step, please call 07729 193629, email me through this profile or my website.