About me
Living with chronic illness, disability or neurodivergence can mean navigating challenges that other people simply don't see. Perhaps you're exhausted from trying to keep up with other people, struggling with guilt or grief about what you can no longer do, or feeling as though nobody quite understands what life is like for you.
I'm Rosie, a disabled and chronically ill counsellor offering online and telephone counselling for adults. I specialise in supporting people navigating the emotional impact of chronic illness, disability and neurodivergence, alongside anxiety, burnout and low self-esteem. My own lived experience informs my work, giving me a personal understanding of the challenges that can come with an unpredictable body, fluctuating energy and medical uncertainty.
You don't need to spend our sessions explaining or defending your experiences. We can focus on what you need, at a pace that works for you. I'm really glad you've found your way here, as I know reaching out for support can be a big step.
My approach is person-centred, which means I see you as the expert in your own life. I offer a space where you can bring your full self, without judgement or pressure to have everything figured out. Some days you might need space to explore difficult thoughts and feelings; on others, you might want to untangle a particular problem you're facing, understand your reactions or explore practical ways forward. We can adapt our sessions to what feels most useful to you at the time, whether that's gentle reflection, a more focused exploration or a blend of both.
This is an area especially close to my heart; not just professionally, but also personally. I understand how isolating, disorienting, and exhausting it can be to navigate life with a body that has different plans.
All of my sessions take place online or by telephone, offering flexibility and greater accessibility, particularly for those managing fluctuating health or energy. You deserve support that fits into your life, not the other way around. With that in mind, if you need any additional support or adaptations to improve accessibility, I am very open to discussing them with you so that you can comfortably access your sessions.
Alongside counselling, I share free resources through my website and YouTube channel, Unwinding Minds, exploring mental health, chronic illness and neurodivergence.
Thinking about starting counselling?
Getting in touch doesn't mean committing to counselling. You're welcome to send me an enquiry and arrange an initial consultation to ask questions, share a little about what brings you to counselling and explore whether we'd work well together.
There's no expectation to have everything worked out before you contact me.
You can find my free resources here:
Website: https://www.unwindingminds.co.uk
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnwindingMindsCounselling
Training, qualifications & experience
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Counselling
Level 4 Diploma in Psychology and Counselling
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
My specialties lie in working with the chronically ill, neurodiversity and disabled clients. I also have years of experience in working with workplace-related metal health problems, as well as anxiety and depression.
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 - £55.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Counselling sessions are 50 minutes long. Sessions are payable via Monzo payment links or bank transfer upon request.
To help reduce financial barriers, I offer a limited number of concessionary spaces for clients who are receiving benefits. Concession rates are offered on a case-by-case basis and subject to availability. If you feel this applies to you, please don’t hesitate to mention it during your initial enquiry. I would be happy to discuss your options without judgment.
For full information about session pricing, please visit my website.
When I work
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Further information
1-1 online or telephone Counselling is the model we currently work by. We do not offer group counselling sessions or email counselling at this time, nor do we offer in-person sessions. However, if you have a particular need, please contact me to see if I can find a way to accommodate you.
