This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
We often seek therapy at some of the most vulnerable times of our lives, when we are struggling or suffering, and it takes courage to reach out for support. There is no shame in failing or falling or in the ending of something.
I believe these experiences are part of the cycle of life, for the natural world and for humanity, but we can get stuck, and may end up feeling depressed, anxious or hopeless. No one was supposed to figure everything out on their own.
Our need to reach out and connect is human. It gives us so much potential to learn and grow but it may also have led to us being hurt. Together we can explore the real messiness of this world & how you have adapted to meet it.
How we can work together
I believe we all need space. To breathe. To grieve. To learn how to do better for ourselves & our world. I offer this space and am open to whatever you wish to explore, whether it is your darkest moments or simple everyday struggles.
We can work with your thoughts, feelings, or bodily experiences. Exploring relationships and connections both within you and with the wider world.
We can explore different ways of working, depending on your needs or preferences. As part of this I can offer multiple tools, including slowing down, nature connection, nervous system regulation, exploring metaphors, creative expression, writing, exploring the stories we tell ourselves, grounding or mindfulness and self-compassion. We may use any or none of these. You are the expert on your life and your experiences, and we may simply explore what is coming up for you.
We can meet in person, online or try one of a few outdoor locations in Derbyshire to slow down & explore in nature. I am happy to work with clients long-term and short term but usually start with around 6-8 sessions in the first instance, while we figure out how best to work together, depending on what you need.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have been holding space, for people to meet the challenges life brings and grow, for over 25 years.
I am an accredited and qualified Integrative Counselling Psychotherapist and I work in a relational, holistic and trauma informed way.
The areas mentioned below are some of the things I have had training in or some experience of working with, but every individual is different and I will try to work with you and your unique struggles.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 per session
Further information
I have a particular interest in working with the natural world and what we can learn if we slow down and notice what is happening around us and in our body. This is in part due to my own experience of learning to live well with an unexpected Chronic Illness and move towards healing.
I am curious how we embed care for humans and other beings in our culture so that we can begin to heal our world. I also work with the Climate Psychology Alliance delivering Climate Cafes, Parent/Carer Climate Circles and training.
I hope this gives you a flavour of who I am & how I work, I know it can feel a daunting process choosing a therapist so I offer an initial free 20-30 min connection online, so you can decide if I feel like the right fit to work with you.
