About me
Are You Struggling with Life Right Now?
Do you feel overwhelmed by the smallest things and find it hard to relax? Are you constantly battling thoughts that keep you awake at night, your heart racing and mind spinning?
Is anxiety stopping you from enjoying activities and hobbies you once loved, or affecting your focus at work?
How Counselling Can Help
Counselling can give you dedicated space to explore your worries and silence that critical inner voice telling you you're failing. It supports you in prioritizing self-care, preventing burnout and spiraling anxiety. By finding and working through the root causes of your worries, counselling can really help to reduce your anxiety and let you get on with life.
My Personal Experience
I've been there myself and I really understand how overwhelming life can feel. Therapy helped me identify the sources of my anxiety, and working through my issues with a kind, skilled therapist totally transformed my life. I can completely empathize with clients who feel stressed and overwhelmed; if that sounds you, I can help you feel more settled and less anxious.
Supporting Neurodivergent Clients
I specialise in supporting neurodivergent clients, particularly those with ADHD. As someone diagnosed late with ADHD (and autistic traits), I understand the challenges being neurodivergent can bring. Whether it's getting a better understanding of how your brain functions, learning how to work with your strengths or managing the limitations (lost keys, forgotten birthdays, rejection sensitivity etc!), I can help.
And if you are hitting perimenopause, you might be feeling an extra level of anxiety and frustration. Even without ADHD, it can affect your sleep, your self-esteem, relationships, and daily functioning; you can feel that you are losing your mind at times! I can help you to find breathing space and restore some balance in your life. While HRT can address physical symptoms, talking therapy can help you to take back control of your life.
Get in touch with me for a free 20 minute online consultation - let's start talking.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am qualified at Diploma Level as a counsellor/ psychotherapist with Liverpool John Moores University.
My approach is person-centred, you are in control of the work at each stage, you won't be pushed into discussing traumatic memories and you decide what we focus on in each session. I have experience of supporting clients who have been in coercive controlling relationships, who have had traumatic childhood experiences, or who struggle with difficult family relationships. I am experienced in working with adults who are ADHD, autistic or multiple neurodivergent needs.
In addition to my core training, I trained in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), which uses ‘tapping’ to support clients with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, negative self-talk and phobias. This can provide quick relief from distressing symptoms in a short space of time, or allow you to work safely through traumatic memories without becoming overwhelmed.
I am also trained in Rewind Trauma Therapy, which can be a fast way to process intrusive flashbacks, memories and PTSD.
I am qualified to provide counselling via email - this is something that can help if you find it hard to sit in a room with a counsellor, need more time to process your thoughts, or struggle to find a regular time for sessions.
I take my own professional development seriously and am constantly extending my knowledge and experience.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I also provide therapy via email counselling.
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fees are payable weekly, in advance of each session
When I work
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | |||||||
| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening | |||||||
| Night |
I am able to offer some flexibility in weekly slots for shift workers, if you can't make the same time each week.
Further information
I believe that knowledge is power, and that for some clients, learning more about your issues can help your recovery and make you feel more in control. I often recommend websites, videos or podcasts that I think might be useful - this is definitely not homework, and there is no pressure to take my suggestions, but many of my clients find it helpful and supportive.
