Life can be challenging and making sense of ourselves and our experiences can sometimes feel like the biggest challenge of all. My firm belief is that we are each our own expert and that by working with someone who accepts us unconditionally, we can find our way forward.
My approach is gentle, prioritising comfort and safety, and taking time to establish trust and a good connection. I work collaboratively, encouraging clients to feel empowered within the counselling process, agreeing a time frame and a pace that works for them, and deciding together what form our sessions will take. As an integrative therapist I draw on a range of counselling approaches, tailoring these to suit individual clients.
WHO I WORK WITH
I am Enhanced DBS checked and work with adults and young people (aged 16+ years).
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE
I am experienced in working with anxiety, panic attacks, depression, addiction, relationship difficulties, attachment issues, complex PTSD, suicidal thoughts, divorce, family difficulties, gender identity, neurodiversity, bereavement and loss.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Confidentiality is a vital part of the counselling process and I take this seriously. I am a registered member of the NCPS and abide by their ethics and principles. I discuss confidentiality with clients at the outset and make clear the conditions under which I might refer any concerns. To ensure best practice, I attend supervision with a BACP registered and experienced supervisor. I maintain client anonymity throughout these sessions. I am ICO registered and GDPR compliant.