About me
Marriage Counselling/Relationship therapy
The quality of our relationships often determines the quality of our lives. Connection, safety and understanding are fundamental human needs and being without these things can profoundly affect our confidence, wellbeing and sense of self. Many relationship difficulties develop when people become stuck in patterns of communication that leave both feeling unheard, misunderstood or disconnected.
Relationship therapy offers a supportive space to expand your thinking, improve communication, strengthen connection and develop healthy ways of relating to one another. Relationship counselling helps you to move forward, while gaining understanding of what is holding you back. Some clients appreciate a structured framework with practical tools, and for this work I draw on the Gottman Method to provide that focussed support. This method allows clients to work on techniques at home also and considerably speeds up results.
Clients I work with:
- Individuals and partners looking to improve connection and communication.
- Individuals and partners who want to rebuild trust.
- Individuals and partners considering separation/divorce.
- Parents navigating the pressures of family life.
- Soon-to-be parents and those adjusting to life transitions and changing roles.
- Neurodiverse couples navigating differences in emotional needs/communication.
- Individuals currently navigating a break up/the dating world.
- Individuals who want to understand themselves better in relationships.
Ex-partners who wish to uncouple/co-parent with respect.
Some of the relationship issues that can be addressed in therapy include:
- Frequent conflict and arguments
- Poor communication
- Emotionally distanced couples
- Specific problems such as sexual difficulties, infidelity, money and parenting
Adult counselling
I work individually with adults using a person-centred/integrative approach to counselling, which allows me to help with most presenting issues, even those which are unique to you and your life. Very often I work with specific concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, loss and grief, relationship issues, family and parenting issues. I also have experience working with Autism and ADHD. Some clients have multiple concerns which overlap. Every client is unique and I tailor each session to suit my clients’ needs.
Children and Young People
I work one to one with children and young people of all ages. A counselling relationship gives young people the opportunity needed to express, explore, understand and overcome difficult issues. Talking through difficulties in a warm, empathic and non-judgemental environment and defining and pursuing meaningful goals can help build resilience, develop insight and foster self-belief. I have experience in supporting young people who suffer from anxiety, low mood, low self-esteem and suicidal thoughts. Also young people experiencing loss or grief, difficulty coping with transitions and change, family problems, bullying, or trauma. My background in ASN teaching allows me to work competently and professionally with Neurodiversity and learning differences also.
Counselling younger children or children with learning differences might involve therapeutic play or creative activities. Here there is no need for the young person to be able to express verbally their feelings or thoughts. Children act out, play or draw whatever comes into their minds and communicate in this way. Through play children can find solutions to their problems or new ways of creatively dealing with their issues. A sense of control over their situations can perhaps be found and which increases self-confidence and can have a positive effect on behaviour.
Women’s Reproductive Health
A significant area of interest for me is women’s reproductive health issues, including infertility, pre and post-natal depression, termination and miscarriage. I have undertaken extra training in this field provided by Crossreach Bluebell Perinatal Service in Glasgow.
Life Coaching
Many clients who have undertaken a period of counselling feel ready to move to a more future-focused and goal-oriented process of change. Coaching allows clients to continue to grow in self-awareness through effective questioning, reflecting on goals, their current situation and the steps needed to move forward. I aim to act as a supportive and challenging companion on my client’s journey and help uncover and shift the hidden blocks to progress and success.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Positive Psychology ICF accredited Associate Coach Diploma
- Gottman Method Level 1 & 2 Relationship Therapy Clinical Training
- Certificate in Couple/Relationship Therapy
- Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People
- Bluebell Perinatal Counselling Training
- Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- PGCE Secondary Teaching
Prior to embarking on my counselling career I studied for a MA in French and German and worked as a secondary school teacher. Over time I developed an interest in ASN and Support for Learning and began to work 1:1 with pupils who had learning differences, emotional and behavioural difficulties and developmental challenges. I worked for Educational Services in the Autism Outreach team and consider my knowledge of neurodivergence a strength when working therapeutically with young people and adults with (or awaiting) a diagnosis.
Member organisations
COSCA is the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland, and seeks to advance all forms of counselling and psychotherapy and the use of counselling skills by promoting best practice and through the delivery of a range of sustainable services. COSCA Counsellor Accreditation is a pathway to entry onto the UKRC. It is a requirement of all individual and organisational members of COSCA to abide by its Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice and be accountable to the Complaints Procedure. 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
Therapies offered
Fees
£35.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fees from £35 for weekly sessions.
When I work
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Please see my booking page for up to date information on availability.
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=39554255
Further information
Please contact me for more information.
