About me
Who I Work With
You might look like you're coping on the outside.
You get things done. You support other people. You show up when you're needed.
But inside, you might be exhausted.
You spend hours replaying conversations, worrying you've upset someone, said the wrong thing, or made the wrong decision. You find yourself saying "yes" when you want to say "no", then feeling frustrated with yourself afterwards.
Perhaps you're carrying everyone else's needs so well that you've lost sight of your own.
You might be the person everyone turns to, while quietly wondering who you're supposed to turn to.
You might never tell anyone how much pressure you're under. How often you feel guilty. How much energy goes into keeping the peace. Or how lonely it can feel when you're always the one holding everything together.
You don't need to justify why something still hurts. If it matters to you, it matters.
Perhaps you've spent years telling yourself you should be over it by now. Maybe you've wondered why something from the past still affects you today, even though life has moved on around you. Sometimes, the things we’ve been through can still feel very present, even when it feels like we ‘should’ have moved on by now. They stay with us far longer than we expect, shaping how we see ourselves, our relationships, and the choices we make.
When Overthinking Takes Over
Many of the people I work with feel trapped between what they want and what they think they should do.
Every decision feels loaded.
You worry about disappointing people. You second-guess yourself. You look for reassurance, only to find yourself doubting things all over again a few hours later.
You might know exactly what you would tell a friend in the same situation, yet struggle to offer yourself that same kindness.
Over time, that constant mental noise can leave you feeling anxious, stuck, disconnected from yourself, and unsure which voice in your head is actually yours.
Therapy offers a space to slow things down.
Not so I can tell you what to do, but so you can begin hearing yourself more clearly underneath all the noise.
A Space Where You Don't Have To Hold Everything Together
You don't need to arrive with the right words.
You don't need to have a crisis.
And you don't need to keep pretending you're fine.
Together, we can explore what's been weighing on you at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
A place where you don't have to perform, explain yourself perfectly, or carry everything alone.
On the Path
Walk-and-talk therapy at Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden, where movement and nature can help create space to think differently, breathe more freely, and step away from the pressures of everyday life.
In the Nest
A quiet, private room in South Walsham where you don't have to keep your guard up or be 'the strong one' for anyone else.
Online or by Telephone
We can talk from wherever you feel most at ease, whether that’s your sofa, your car, or a quiet corner of your home.
Whether we're walking, sitting, or talking over the phone, my aim is to help you feel more grounded in yourself, more confident in your choices, and less alone with what you're carrying.
If you're wondering whether counselling might help, I offer a free initial chat so you can get a feel for how I work and see if you feel comfortable talking with me with no obligation to take things further.
Training, qualifications & experience
Core Clinical Training
- Postgraduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling – The Norwich Centre
- Postgraduate Certificate in Person-Centred Counselling – University of East Anglia (UEA)
Supervision & Specialist Training
- Form and Freedom: Person-Centred Supervision Training
- Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling – Counselling Tutor
- Learn to Love Online Therapy – Specialist CPD
Professional Experience & Background
- Person-Centred Counsellor: Significant experience working with Norfolk & Waveney Mind and the YMCA.
- Trauma Specialist: TRiM (Trauma Risk Management) Practitioner with Norfolk Constabulary.
- Outdoor Practitioner: Specialist in providing Walk & Talk therapy in nature (Fairhaven Gardens).
- Remote Therapy: Dedicated provider of secure online and telephone counselling.
- BSL Informed: Levels 1 & 2 Signature Qualifications in British Sign Language.
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.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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
£120.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Initial meeting - Free 20 minute session.
Face to Face - £120 for 60 minutes sessions. Outside walk-and-talk therapy at Fairhaven Water Gardens. Walk & talk therapy can help manage stress and anxiety. Immerse yourself in the calming influence of nature while we explore your thoughts and feelings. Fairhaven's vast gardens provide a confidential space, with plenty of room to reflect and talk, both on and off the beaten path.
Online & Telephone based counselling - £120 for 60 minutes sessions.
When I work
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Please feel free to contact me regarding an initial 20-minute session.
Further information
- In-person (Room-based): A traditional, private setting in South Walsham for quiet, contained focus.
- In Nature (Walk & Talk): Specialist outdoor supervision at Fairhaven Woodland & Water Gardens, using movement and the natural horizon to process complex emotions.
- Online Video: Secure, professional supervision from the comfort of your own space.
- Telephone: A focused, "visual-free" modality that can deepen listening and reduce screen fatigue.
Specialist Communication & Awareness
BSL Informed: With Levels 1 & 2 in British Sign Language (Signature Qualifications), I offer an informed perspective on non-verbal communication, somatic cues, and d/Deaf awareness within the therapeutic relationship.
