If you reach out via phone, please either text or leave a voicemail - otherwise I may miss your call - thank you! If you find yourself here, it is likely that you may be trying to deal with something really challenging in your life which is causing distress, confusion or difficulty. When things feel overwhelming it can be such a relief to talk it through and figure out how to move forward. Our counselling sessions will provide you with a warm, nonjudgemental and confidential space in which we can work in collaboration to explore some of the things which are causing difficulties for you. As a person-centred counsellor my aim is to listen deeply and with empathy, seeking to understand what you are experiencing and offer authenticity and support as you find new ways to navigate through the challenges you face. I am really looking forward to meeting you and working alongside you. I practise an integrative approach that is based on a Humanistic, Person-Centred, and Existential framework that also incorporates aspects of Mindfulness and working with awareness of the body in the present moment. I believe that the relationship between client and therapist is crucial to the therapeutic process and so my aim is to provide a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space where my clients can explore new ways of working with whatever they may be struggling with in order to live their lives more fully. Training, qualifications & experience:
I am a qualified, BACP registered and experienced counsellor (MBACP) offering Person-Centred therapy to individuals over the age of 18. Over the course of my work, my clients have brought a range of issues, in particular addiction, depression, abuse, anxiety, bereavement, suicidal ideation, anger, relationship issues, low self-esteem, overwhelm and trauma. Additional training:
'How the Body Keeps the Score' with Bessel van der Kolk, 'Integrative S*x and Couples Certification' with Tammy Nelson, 'S*x, Desire and Attachment' with Emily Nagoski, Gabor Mate's 'Compassionate Enquiry', 'Narcissistic Relationships, Emotional Abuse and Gaslighting' with Lyndsay Gibson, 'Working with the Pain of Abandonment', Mindfulness, Trauma, Complex PTSD, Complex Trauma, Anxiety. I am currently completing my training to be a clinical supervisor.
