I understand that reaching out to talk to someone can be daunting - it takes courage, but is the first step in making a positive change for your well-being. With this in mind, I offer my clients an empathic and inclusive attitude unconditionally, allowing you to make sense of the things you find difficult or distressing.

 

I’m aware there may be many reasons why you are looking into counselling - simply being human comes with a variety of challenges that we all may face. You may be struggling with low self-esteem or confidence, feeling unmotivated or perhaps you’re finding negative thoughts upsetting - these are some of the issues that I work with. They can arise through recent life events, but also be a product of our past or experiences of trauma.

 

Challenges can come with our jobs, our social interactions or our relationships with friends and partners. You may be experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety, stress or feeling confused and overwhelmed. I know how hard it can be to try and cope with these on your own - counselling can provide a space to talk through these feelings and make sense of them. Loneliness or feelings of isolation can sometimes make us feel that we are not worthy of seeking help - but I can assure you we all are, and finding someone to talk to is the first step.

 

How I Work

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As an integrative counsellor and therapist I have worked with a wide range of issues and clients. Tailoring each session to the client, I call upon different therapeutic models including person-centred, existential, cognitive and psychodynamic. The length of therapy can vary depending on the type of issues raised and what comes up during each session. Some range between 6-12 sessions, while others can be more long term - 6 months to 1+ years. 

 

I always work with the clients best interests in mind, and will provide a safe, welcoming space to allow you the freedom to explore what you find troubling. Ultimately, I aim to support and empower you to help you find meaning and a path to positive change.

 

Training​

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​I qualified with distinction from Inter-Psyche Training Institute in Dartford, one of the leading NHS psychotherapy training centres. The qualification I hold is at degree level 6. I also hold individual qualifications in Counselling Skills, Trauma Awareness and Safeguarding for Children, as well as being DBS checked. I am a full member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), whose ethical framework I abide by.