My aim is to help bring some clarity and balance to the lives of my clients, giving them permission to be in touch with their feelings. Who am I:
First of all, "welcome" and thank you for taking some time to read about me and my way of helping and/or supporting you in a therapeutic journey of self development and change, whether that be for yourself or yourself and a partner. I am a fully qualified and experienced integrative counsellor and psychotherapist and a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). My passion is working with clients to help bring some clarity and balance into their lives, giving them permission to explore their life and to be in touch with their feelings and to help them with their own personal growth and self development. My philosophy of counselling is based on the person as a whole - working on the mind, body and the emotions. My role as a counsellor is to guide and help a client along the journey of change by providing a safe place to promote a deep inner healing to help restore trust and harmony in ones 'self' and other relationships. Bringing more self awareness brings with it contentment and a walk through life with more focus, purpose and positivity. The approach I use is individual for each client, dependent on my client's personality, story and emotional need. My counselling model is an eclectic blend of different elements of models or therapies ie. psychodynamic, humanistic and Intercultural and if required some initial grounding using mindfulness or focussing, alongside breathing techniques. What to expect:
Counselling can be daunting and uncomfortable for some clients, so I will ease you slowly into the session by actively listening to your story in a non-judgemental and confidential setting. This first session will give you an insight into the world of counselling as a tool for providing you with a new perspective on and solutions to your issues. We will work together to focus on bringing clarity into your thoughts by reducing confusion which then allows for effective decisions. Decisions then lead to positive changes in behaviour. Work experience:
Working with a key West Kent based registered charity, helping and supporting those affected by domestic abuse. Giving face to face support with detailed risk assessment and putting into place safety planning for clients. NHS Counselling work at two GP surgeries helping clients with presenting issues to include trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety and relationship and gender issues (both for individuals and couples). College counsellor supporting and counselling students with emotional and diverse presenting issues. Most of my counselling work is from my private practice at my counselling room based near Sevenoaks, Kent. Other Counselling Training/Certificates:
Su***de Awareness and Prevention
Sexual Healing after Abuse
Progressive Personal Awareness
Place2Be Children's Awareness Training
Safeguarding Training
