About me
Welcome to my profile. Taking the first step, reaching out for counselling may feel uncomfortable but I am here to support you in a safe space, so you do not have to explore your journey alone.
As an experienced, empathetic counsellor, I offer a warm, compassionate approach, providing a warm, safe space for you to slow down and talk openly without judgement regarding your experiences. Allowing you to feel heard, respected and understood. I believe counselling works best when sessions are tailored to your individual needs that allows you to feel calm and move forward at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
I have experience working with and supporting adults with anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties, feeling overwhelmed, stuck, menopause or neurodiverse challenges. Working together, we would use approaches and techniques that encourage you to explore your triggers, emotions, thoughts, feelings and behaviours from your experiences. As this would allow you to learn of self-reflection gain awareness and an understanding of your patterns affecting your life and relationships.
Together we would explore and learn of healthier coping strategies that would help you to learn about Self-reflection, self-compassion, mindfulness, hope and feel empowered with moving forward positively.
I am enthusiastic and committed with exploring healthier coping strategies and learning of self-compassion as this is one of my values that has helped me to gain a better understanding of myself. Involving not having to focus on time whilst providing myself with mindfulness and self-compassion. Whether I am hiking, walking, travelling or learning to play golf.
I understand your personal experience matters and you do not have to cope or explore your difficulties alone.
Have you felt misunderstood, stuck, overwhelmed or like something is stopping you from moving forward? Experiencing anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Low self-confidence, Neurodiverse , Menopause or relationship challenges could impact your thoughts, feelings and emotions that are affecting your behaviours in unhealthy ways.
Have you noticed yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You may seem to be coping on the outside but on the inside feel exhausted, overwhelmed and unable to switch off. Where you find yourself spending a lot of time overthinking, seeking reassurance, replaying conversations or even avoid certain situations because they seem uncomfortable or difficult.
Have you had the thought .... 'I do not feel like myself lately?' Maybe you are going through a difficult life transition including relationship or menopause challenges. Life during perimenopause and menopause can feel really different. You may feel more emotional, overwhelmed, pressured, anxious or even lost.
Do you feel tired and exhausted from masking and may be even entering burnout? Experiencing neurodiverse challenges with everyday life can seem overwhelming and like added pressure. Especially if you are experiencing issues with executive functioning, social, understanding your emotions, trying to cope with change, social or routine changes.
Before reaching out for support you do not need to have all the answers before starting counselling or even a formal diagnosis to discuss your experiences. I am here to listen and support you.
I offer face to face session in Harlow and online sessions. I am flexible with appointments and am registered with the NCPS.
What to expect in your first session:
Starting counselling may seem daunting especially if you are not aware of what to expect. Our first session would provide us with the opportunity to get to know each other and for you to become familiar with and feel comfortable in my counselling safe space.
We would discuss what has brought you to therapy and things would be carried out at your pace. I would speak about how I work as a pluralistic therapist, using various approaches, such as a: Person Centred approach offering you a safe, non-judgemental space for you to explore you feelings, thoughts at your own pace. A Psychodynamic approach where we would explore how your past experiences and unconscious patterns could be affecting how you think, feel and behave. A CBT approach (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) where we would explore the connection between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Along with confidentiality, boundaries and any necessary arrangements.
At the end of the session, we would both assess whether it would be ethically appropriate for us to work together. If we both feel I am not a suitable therapist, with your permission, I would help you to make a more appropriate referral.
How counselling may help:
My professional counselling practice provides an inclusive supportive and ethical environment, where sessions would be tailored to your needs. Allowing you feel understood, valued and heard. Together we would explore your experiences at a pace that feels comfortable for you where you would begin to understand your past and present, whilst making connections with your triggers, emotions, thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Along with exploring coping strategies that work for you. Enabling you to self-reflect, become self-aware as you positively set future goals and begin your hopeful healing journey.
If you are wondering if counselling may be helpful, please feel free to get in touch. We could arrange a telephone consultation regarding what you are looking for and whether I would be a suitable counsellor for you.
I look forward to helping, supporting and working with you on your path to a hopeful, healthy well-being.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice; Prof Dip Psy C
- Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory; Dip CST
- Diploma in Hypnotherapy DIP. Hyp CS
- Mental Health First Aid England; Mental Health First Aider
- CPD Neuro Complex Behaviour.
- CPD Trauma related guilt.
- CPD Addictions and attachment.
- CPD Menopause Matters.
- CPD Understanding the biology of fear and trauma.
- Depression, the brain and recovery.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 - £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
In Person:
Initial consultation: 90 minutes costs £50 (First 30 minutes are Free)
Post consultation personalised regular sessions 50 Minute costs £45
Zoom Session:
Initial consultation: 90 minutes costs £50 (First 30 minutes are Free)
Post consultation personalised regular sessions 50 minutes costs £45
I have one space once a week for a concession fee for qualifying low income , OAPS, students, trainee counsellors and unemployed.
When I work
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I am available to start early mornings.
7:00pm is my last time slot and will finish at 8:00pm.
Further information
As a visual learner myself I like to use visual information and props to help clients explore and gain a better understanding regarding themselves, their thoughts, emotions, feelings and behaviours.
My tranquil, comforting therapy room is located in the back of my quiet garden. It has a warm, cosy, safe feel where you can calmly relax and focus on yourself.
Please feel free to ask me any questions regarding my services.
