About me
Welcome to Reflective Perspective Counselling. Whether you’re an adult looking for space to work through your own challenges, or a parent seeking support for your child, I offer 1:1 counselling in Bourton-on-the-Water, the Cotswolds and online. I support children, teenagers and young people with anxiety, exam stress, perfectionism, burnout and school avoidance (EBSA), and adults with anxiety, family pressures and life transitions, including the challenges of parenthood. I offer individual counselling only, not couples or family therapy.
Support for You
When you’re juggling responsibilities, it can be really useful to have a space to set down and unpack the things you have been carrying from day to day. I can offer creative and reflective approaches alongside talking therapy where helpful to help you navigate burn out, parenting challenges or stressful family dynamics. I have a special interest in parenthood- including the identity shifts of motherhood- as well as support for parents navigating a child's school avoidance (EBSA), informed by specialist CPD training.
Support for Your Child Having worked with children and families in education and counselling settings for sixteen years, including over a decade as a primary school teacher and school mental health lead, I understand child development and the pressures families face today. I can support your child through the pressures of SATs, GCSEs, A Levels and transitions into college or university. I offer tailored support for home-educated children, sixth form students and young people experiencing school refusal. Perhaps your young person has had short-term counselling before, but found it too short? I can offer longer-term work where it’s needed, so they have time to build trust.
A Neuro-Affirming Space for All Ages
I warmly welcome children, young people, and adults who are Autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD- diagnosed, self-identified, or exploring. Traditional sitting and talking can feel high-pressure, so alongside talking therapy I draw on creative, sensory-friendly tools:
- Art & Drawing: to map feelings and anxiety triggers visually
- Breathwork & Grounding: to ease tension and help you feel calmer
- Play Approaches: particularly for children to tell stories safely without needing the right words
If you're an adult navigating your own challenges or you're supporting a young person who is struggling emotionally, you will find a counsellor here who truly gets it.
Let’s Take the First Step Together
I offer a free, no-obligation 15-minute consultation call so we can see if I am the right therapeutic fit for you or your child.
Click the message button to book your free consultation today.
Training, qualifications & experience
- PG Dip (CPCAB) Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling for Adults, Children & Young People
- Level 2 &3 (CPCAB) Counselling Skills
- PGCE Primary
- BA (Hons) English and Drama
- Level 2 Safeguarding
- Enhanced DBS
- Online and Telephone Counselling
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
- Academic pressure
- Perfectionism
- Parenthood
- Perinatal anxiety
- Postnatal anxiety
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Concessions offered for
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Bourton-on-the-Water or Online: Wednesdays and Fridays
Cheltenham: Thursdays only
Further information
Location:
My physical practice spaces are ideally located to serve families across Cheltenham and the North Cotswolds:
- Bourton-on-the-Water GL54: Conveniently located for the surrounding rural communities, including Stow-on-the-Wold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Northleach, and Lower Slaughter.
- Cheltenham GL51: Easily accessible for Shurdington, Leckhampton, Charlton Kings, Up Hatherley, and Warden Hill.
- Online Therapy: Safe, interactive digital sessions available for teens (with parental consent) and adults nationwide.
I offer 15 minute introductory calls, please click the link at the top of my profile to see available times to book, or message if you need another time. I welcome Emails if you have any questions.
