About me
A lot of the people I work with are solid in a crisis but worn down by the day to day. On paper, they may have much of what they thought they wanted, but life still doesn’t feel right. They know something needs to change, but they’re not sure what that change looks like or where to begin.
You might be the person who gets on with it, carries the responsibility and keeps things moving. Other people rely on you, but privately you feel drained, irritable, stuck or simply not quite yourself anymore.
Before becoming a counsellor, I worked in engineering. I understand the mindset of pushing through, fixing problems and trying to stay practical, even when something doesn’t feel right. That approach can get you through a lot in life, but there are times when working harder, keeping busy or trying to sort everything out on your own no longer helps.
I mainly work with men experiencing stress, anxiety, burnout, low mood, relationship difficulties and big life changes. You may feel overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself or frustrated that you cannot seem to stop repeating the same patterns. Perhaps you’re questioning the direction your life is going in, or you’re simply tired of carrying everything without having anywhere to put it down.
My approach isn’t about jargon, labels or giving you a list of quick fixes. It’s about having real conversations that help you slow things down, make sense of what’s happening and understand yourself better.
Often, the things causing problems now began as ways of coping. Anger, shutting down, avoiding things, drinking or keeping everyone at a distance may have helped you manage difficult feelings or situations at some point in your life. Rather than judging the behaviour or telling you to simply stop, we can become curious about where it came from, what purpose it has served and whether it’s still helping you. With that understanding, you can begin making choices rather than reacting on autopilot.
I know what it’s like to feel lost while still appearing to have everything under control. That experience shapes how I work. I’m straightforward, grounded and easy to talk to, with a bit of humour where it fits. You won’t be analysed or expected to perform. You’ll have space to speak openly, think things through and work at a pace that feels right for you.
Although much of my work is with men, I also welcome women and LGBTQ+ clients who connect with my approach.
I’m a registered member of the BACP and offer online counselling throughout the UK and Ireland, along with face to face sessions in Randalstown. I also offer a free 15 minute introductory call, giving you the chance to ask any questions and get a feel for whether I might be the right counsellor for you.
Outside of work, you’ll usually find me out walking the dogs, which is my way of slowing things down and finding a bit of balance.
If you’re tired of carrying everything on your own and want to start making sense of things, send me a message and we can take it from there.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 4 Certificate of Counselling Practice
- Level 5 Certificate of Counselling Practice
- Solution focused brief therapy
Member organisations
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
£55.00 per session
When I work
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Further information
I mostly work online, this means I can offer therapy to anyone, anywhere. If you have a good connection and a smart phone you can fit your therapy in around your life.
I offer a limited number of face to face sessions in Randalstown or walk and talk sessions in locations convenient to Antrim and Ballymena.
