About me
If this is your first time seeking counselling, it’s natural to feel unsure about whether therapy is right for you or how it works. I understand that reaching out for help can feel daunting and that it can take courage to seek counselling to try to find a way forward when you are stuck; changing ourselves or our lives can be scary so I will be there for you throughout each step of your journey.
I’m a Person Centred Integrative counsellor which mostly means that I offer a calm, compassionate and non judgemental presence for you. You can bring anything here and I will centre the work around your individual needs and goals. This is not to say that I won’t sometimes challenge you or offer you a different lens to look at life through but my main concern is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship with you, where you will feel safe to explore your thoughts in a space where you feel held at all times. You can see reviews on my website here:
https://www.counsellingincheltenham.co.uk/about-3
I mostly support adults who are struggling with emotional difficulties, anxiety, stress, relationship issues, or feeling disconnected from themselves. Perhaps you struggle with fear of abandonment, people-pleasing, not being good enough or prioritise others’ needs before your own? If so then I can help you.
I believe that although emotional difficulties are often linked to current life stress they can also be rooted in childhood experiences; the past influences our present even though we may not be aware of it at the time. Without realising it, we can repeat emotional patterns that once helped us cope but now limit us. Working together to understand these recurring emotional and relationship patterns we will clarify and settle what you need to process. You can then begin to understand yourself and what has happened to you, find tools to develop healthier boundaries and find a way through it all towards positive and lasting change. I will support and encourage you throughout.
Although this is a kind and gentle way of working it can bring about long lasting results and is a very effective method through which we can repair our relationships with ourselves and others.
I offer a short call before booking in, where we can discuss any worries you may have about the process before you commit to sessions.
Therapy provides space to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace, while building a trusting therapeutic relationship which can help you to:
*Manage anxiety and emotional overwhelm
*Improve self-esteem and self-compassion
*Understand recurring emotional and relationship patterns
*Develop healthier boundaries
*Feel more grounded, confident, and emotionally connected
*Develop greater self-understanding and emotional awareness
*Strengthen your sense of self and self-confidence
*Feel more connected, valued, and grounded
*Improve relationships and emotional resilience
*Create positive and lasting change in your life
This process takes time, and change isn’t always straightforward. I will support you throughout, helping you navigate challenges at a pace that feels right for you. Together, we can work towards greater emotional balance, resilience, and a stronger sense of yourself.
What to expect from your first session:
It can take courage to call or email to book a first initial session and I try my very best to help you feel ok about meeting me for the first time. I work compassionately and without judgment so you can bring anything to counselling, all is welcome, you are welcome.
During our first session I will take a little time to let you know about confidentiality and how I can keep you and your information safe. After that you are welcome to tell me whatever you would like to; why you are looking for counselling, how you are feeling and what has happened to you. You can just go ahead and splurge it all out or, if that feels way too scary, I can gently ask you some questions to help you through the process. At the end you can either book in again or take your time to have a think about whether you'd be happy to work together with me going forwards and then let me know by email.
Availability:
I offer daytime sessions from 8.30am in the mornings on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays with evening sessions available at 5.15pm and 6.30pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Contact me by email, text or phone. For email enquiries please leave a phone number too so that I can let you know I have replied; my emails to clients often land in 'junk mail' , I will drop you a brief text to let you know a reply is waiting for you. To ensure confidentiality, I will not phone you back unless you specifically ask me too.
I work in the following areas of:
- Anxiety, Stress, Overwhelm and Worry
- Feelings of disconnection and emptiness
- Childhood Emotional Neglect (see website for definition if you're unsure)
- Self Worth and Self Esteem
- Relationship issues with parents and partners
- Adults who have/had difficult relationships with mothers and/or fathers
- Emotional Abandonment
- Depression
- People pleasing
- Not feeling good enough
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma (Level 5) in Person Centred Counselling (BACP approved course).
- Advanced Certificate in Counselling
- BsC (first class) Sociology and Social Policy.
- British Focussing Association Certificate in Focussing Skills.
I am a member of the National Counselling Society (MNCS) which is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
I continue to access CPD regularly.
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.
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Fees
£40.00 - £70.00
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Further information
When you call, text or email me I will reply as quickly as I can. If you haven't received a response by email within 24 hours, please check all your email folders as it may land in your junk/spam mail box.
Alternatively if you save my email to your contact list it will come straight to your inbox.
I look forward to hearing from you.
