Welcome

I am a warm, compassionate individual and my counselling style is both person-centred and trauma-informed.  I also integrate a variety of other approaches, thus enabling me to be alongside you in a manner that allows you to feel fully heard and valued.  I believe in, and respect your inherent strength and resources, even when these might feel impossible for you to access.

 

Why choose counselling

When life feels hard it is natural to lose belief in yourself and feel alone.   However, I believe that everyone deserves, and needs, human connection.  This is where counselling can be hugely beneficial, a relationship where you can experience empathy and compassion without feeling judged.  Whatever stage you are at in your life, counselling can be a useful space to explore your past, present, or hopes for the future, in a way that nurtures your well-being and unique potential.

 

People seek counselling for a wide variety of reasons. Perhaps you are feeling anxious, depressed or isolated.  You may have suffered a loss, illness, or feel stuck, helpless and unable to find a way out.  I am also open to working specifically with issues around miscarriage or infant loss, infertility and rainbow pregnancies, as well as adoption or adoptive parenting.  My role as your counsellor is to support you in finding a way to navigate these difficult or painful experiences.

 

What I can offer

I provide individual counselling for adults which takes place weekly and can be face to face, online, or a mixture of both.  I offer a safe and welcoming space where the trust we build can enable you to re-establish connection with yourself and others.

 

I generally advise a minimum of 6-8 sessions to allow you to settle in and feel comfortable to explore your experience with me.  Beyond this, I offer short-term or open-ended therapy, depending on what feels best for you.  This would be agreed, and regularly discussed, between us.  It is important to me that we move at a pace which feels safe and ethical.

 

Availability and Fees

I generally offer weekday, daytime sessions.  Please get in contact for more details about my current availability.

I charge £45 per weekly 50 minute session.

 

Next steps

Please get in touch via email/phone/text, or through my website, for any further information you might require.  Initially, we would arrange a free 15 minute telephone discussion.  This gives me the opportunity to understand your needs and determine if I might be a good fit as your counsellor.  It also gives you chance to experience how it feels to talk with me, and to decide if counselling seems like the right choice for you.  I look forward to the possibility of being alongside you in your counselling journey.