How I work

My approach is person-centred which means I believe as individuals we are all our own experts. In my practice although person-centred I draw on different theoretical models and bring in tools if or when we decide together they may be useful, there isnt a magic formula, a one size fits all, in my practice I work with and am led by you my clients as you are your own experts.

I place a great sense of importance on the client/therapist relationship and work at a relational level to create that deep understanding and psychological connection. For change to happen we need to build trust within the therapeutic relationship, you need to feel confident to speak openly and honestly, to not feel judged, to feel heard, understood, to feel unconditional positive regard and to know this is genuine. I will be myself and encourage you to be yourself. I will ask 'what happened' not 'whats wrong.' I will work with you to understand what you are bringing, how you feel and how this impacts your present. I will see you the person.

I offer compassion and kindness, empathy not sympathy and throughout the counselling process you will naturally build resilience, nurture and pull on the strengths you already have that have helped you to get where you are today.

Who I work with

I work with adults aged 18 years and older who seek out counselling for a variety of different reasons.

I am experienced in working alongside others when anxiety has started to affect day-to-day life and has created a feeling of overwhelm with a sense of dread.

I also work with people who may be feeling stuck or not good enough, finding it hard to be kind to self and to say no to others, feeling guilty, either at burnout or close to it.

Experienced in working with people who have been impacted by domestic abuse and/or sexual violence. I also have a special interest in working alongside others who are managing chronic long term health conditions such as PTSD, CFS/ME, FND, fibromyalgia and Long Covid.

I am passionate about working with people who may idenify as being highly sensitive or who ADHD may make sense to them in terms of being able to relate to and deepen understanding of self, whether diagnoses or undiagnosed.

Experience

I have extensive experience of working within mental health, domestic abuse and sexual violence settings. I have experience of face to face, telephone and online counselling.

Qualifications

ABC Awards Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
ABC Awards Advanced Counselling Skills
NCFE Accredited Child Sexual Exploitation Practitioner

I am committed to continuing my professional development and regularly attend training.

I adhere to the strict code of ethics laid out by the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).