Acceptance is Key

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About us

Counselling: you don’t need the right words

Maybe you’ve tried to sort this out on your own and you’re running out of ideas. Maybe you’re not even sure what “this” is. Or you know exactly what it is, but when it matters, the words won’t come. Whichever it is, you don’t need to have it figured out to get in touch.

Reaching out can feel like a big step, whatever’s behind it. You’re welcome here exactly as you are, and we can start wherever feels right to you.

Where this can take you

My aim is to help you get to where you want to be. What that looks like is different for everyone. For some people it’s finding it easier to say what they mean to those closest to them. For others it’s simply feeling more like themselves.

You set the direction. Each session starts with you. Talk about what’s on your mind, take it slowly, or just see where it goes. Whatever you bring is the right thing to bring, and there’s no right or wrong in here. You work out what’s right for you, and I’m alongside you the whole way.

How I work

I have experience working with people on all sorts of things, from anxiety, stress and low mood to difficulties in relationships or just feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

I’m a person-centred counsellor, which means I follow your lead. You’re the expert on you. I accept you as you are, and I’m interested in whatever you bring, whether it’s something heavy or something we both end up laughing about. When you feel accepted by someone else, it gets easier to accept yourself, and easier to talk about things you never thought you’d say out loud.

I love this work, and I’ve seen first-hand the difference it makes to people. It’s the best part of what I do.

I also bring in some practical support when it helps, like breathing and grounding techniques for when stress or anxiety builds, or ways to cope when you’ve got a difficult conversation coming up. They’re just options to try, and there’s no homework.

Getting started

I offer a free 20-minute chat, just to meet and see how it feels. Tell me a bit about what’s been going on and what you’d like support with, ask me anything you like, and see whether I feel like someone you could talk to. I’ll explain how I work, and we can decide together whether it’s right for you.

When you’re ready, send me a message through the enquiry form or drop me an email, and I’ll get back to you to sort out a time.

Training, qualifications & experience

Experience

I have worked with clients on, but not limited to:

Difficulties with relationships and communication
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed or finding it hard to talk
Anxiety and stress
Depression and low mood
Loneliness
Loss, grief and bereavement
Loss of identity
Feelings of insecurity
Panic disorder
Trauma
Sexual and emotional abuse
Issues surrounding addiction
Agoraphobia
Qualifications

My qualifications were attained through the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB):

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Continuing Professional Development

I regularly undertake continuing professional development through NCPS and Counselling Tutor, including training in anxiety disorders, trauma-informed practice, attachment theory and nervous system regulation. Recent training includes:

Generalised Anxiety, Panic Attacks, the Brain & Recovery (6 hours), Mind Body Breakthrough, 2026
Grief and Bereavement, Counselling Tutor CPD, 2026
Trauma and the Brain Practice Masterclass, Trauma and the Brain, 2026
Level 3 Safeguarding Adults, Virtual College, 2026
Thinking About Suicidal Clients in Therapy, Nottingham Counselling Service, 2025
Online Counselling: Getting Started, 2024
CPD Diplomas in Mindfulness, Meditation, Breathwork, Mindfulness Teaching, and Risk and Suicide, Centre of Excellence


Free 20-minute chat

I offer a free 20-minute chat, just to meet and see how it feels. Tell me a bit about what’s been going on and what you’d like support with, ask me anything you like, and see whether I feel like someone you could talk to. I’ll explain how I work, and we can decide together whether it’s right for you.

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NCPS
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Areas of counselling we deal with

Other areas of counselling we deal with

Mindfulness, coping strategies and relaxation techniques for stress, anxiety and panic disorder.

Therapies offered

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Fees

£40.00 - £45.00
Free initial online session

Concessions offered for

  • Trainee counsellors

Additional information

INITIAL ASSESSMENT - UP TO 20 MINUTES - FREE

PERSON-CENTRED THERAPY - 50 MIN SESSION - £45

MINDFULNESS THERAPY - 50 MINUTE SESSION - £45

MINDFULNESS PRACTICE - 50 MIN SESSION - £40

When we work

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I usually see clients Monday to Friday between 10am and 5pm, and I’m happy to be flexible outside those hours where I can. If they don’t suit you, just ask when you get in touch and we’ll see what we can work out.

Further information

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, so my aim is to make it easy to begin. You set the pace, and whatever you bring is welcome.

I’m a person-centred counsellor, which means I follow your lead and accept you as you are. Alongside that, I can bring in mindfulness where it helps, such as grounding techniques, breath awareness, and ways to become more aware of what’s going on for you. They’re options, not requirements.

I’ve had my own experience of anxiety and of being in therapy, so I know how much the right support can matter. That shapes how I work, with compassion and care.

I work with adults, in person in Nottingham or online by secure video, on things like anxiety, stress, feeling overwhelmed, panic, low self-esteem, difficulties in relationships and communication, and everyday life challenges.

Nottingham Counselling Service, Unit 5, Victoria Court, Kent Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 3LZ

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

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