About me
We all experience difficult times in our lives, times when we can't make sense and feel lost or stuck. You might be going through a break up, dealing with stress at work, experiencing bereavement or just feeling something is wrong but not sure what. Where I can help is by giving you a space to work things out with someone who is on your side, whose focus is on helping you find your own path.
Whatever it is you are going through - anxiety, depression, stress, bereavement, loneliness, relationship issues - these aren’t failures but some of the inevitable consequences in the business of living. As humans we all face the challenges of life and how to live it, as there is no instruction manual for living and no cure for the ‘human condition’, sometimes thinking there is a ‘right way’ to live is part of what keeps us stuck in old patterns. Those old patterns may have worked for us in the past but may be keeping us stuck in the present.
In our sessions we would look at how we can work together in identifying what may be stopping you from moving forward and help you decide what you would like to change in your life or how to come to a better understanding and acceptance of where you are. Often this means looking back at where those old patterns have come from before making new choices about who you would like to be.
I can offer you a space where you will find compassion, openness, empathy and warmth but also honesty, realness and challenge. It’s important to know that counselling isn’t easy, it’s not just a chat with someone who has a sympathetic ear, it is a place and space where real transformative work happens.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from CPCAB and have undertaken additional training in neurodivergence and autism, GSRD (gender,sexuality & relationship diversity) and trauma-informed approaches to therapy . I am currently researching the impact of AI, technology and social media on our relationships. Whilst I have many years experience working with a wide variety of clients, I have a particular specialism working with men in therapy and how ideas of 'traditional' masculinity have held us back from being the best partners, fathers and friends that we can be.
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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
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Additional information
I am available to work in-person from a location in Ashford (Kent) and I can also work both online and the telephone. I offer a free 30 minute telephone or online consultation to see if we are able to work together and talk about how I might be able to support you. Please email or drop me a text to arrange an initial consultation.
For more information please visit my website: www.counsellingbynature.co.uk
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