About me
If you are here chances are that something is weighing on you and life doesn't feel easy right now. Life can be tough sometimes! You are not alone.
Sometimes it's a big life event, sometimes it's a slow build up and you're not sure why everything feels too much.
Sometimes it's the people in our lives that feel the hardest: friendships, partners, family tensions, feeling lonely or misunderstood. or finding it difficult to say what you need.
Any of this sound familiar?
If so, I'm here to give you a helping hand while you unpick the difficulties you are facing and explore what is the root cause. Let me help you to find some clarity as to why you are thinking and feeling this way. Let's work together to find ways to overcome obstacles and challenges so you can have a better relationship with yourself and others, to recognize your strengths and find some coping strategies to use when things are tough so you can start feeling positive about your life again .
Counselling will enable you to start making changes in your life that are meaningful to you.
If you are here reading this you've made the first step to make changes, to be supported and to be free from whatever it is you are struggling with.
With the right support things can get better,
I am a fully qualified to degree level, experienced integrative counsellor. This means that I am trained in a variety of counselling models and I can tailor the therapy to suit you and what you need.
The practical bit:
I work with people Online in the comfort of your own home or face to face at the Health and Wellbeing centre in Axminster, East Devon which is a friendly, tranquil hub in the centre of town.
Not sure if I am the right fit? Book a free 20 mins no obligation chat either by phone or online.
I have extensive experience of working with people with a wide range of issues including:
- Anxiety/ panic attacks
- Low self-esteem
- Depression
- Relationship difficulties
- Bereavement/Loss
- Self-harm
- Suicidal thoughts
- Impact of Traumatic events
- Abuse
- Coping with stress
- Addiction
- Family issues
- Bullying
- Negative thinking
- Life changes.
Training, qualifications & experience
Advance Professional Diploma in Counselling Theory and Therapeutic Practice, Exeter College Level 4
NCFE Cache Level 3 Award in Counselling Skills and Theory, Exeter College.
Level 2 Introduction to Counselling skills, Exeter College.
TQUK Certificate understanding Children and Young People's mental health, Lambeth college.
2 years experience working at the mental health charity 'Quiet Minds' in Exmouth.
Trauma informed certification.
Certified Life coach ICF
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
Fees
£40.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£40 for 1hr session.
I believe that counselling should be available for everyone. Concession rates are available for those on a low income so please ask.
When I work
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I can be flexible about working hours
