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This professional is accepting new clients but may have a waitlist. Please enquire with them directly to discuss availability.
About me
I find this work incredibly rewarding. Connecting with another person and uncovering the reasons behind their thoughts and actions inspires me. Helping them understand their feelings during overwhelming times or after significant experiences that have changed their usual way of functioning is a powerful and transformative journey.
I work in different ways depending on why you are coming to me.
It might be that you have experienced a single event or subject that you need to work through, it may be that you usually cope, but this is different; this needs untangling, understanding and finding ways to navigate the way forward, I offer a single session lasting 90/105 mins for £60, you are welcome to come back and have further sessions, my charge for a counselling hour/ regular session is £45.
For so many people, things build up, we keep coping, we keep going, but it isn’t sustainable. We notice we are not happy, and we can struggle with anxiety and low self-worth. Our relationships suffer, physical illness and burnout. It is hard to talk to people close, as you may feel you can't be completely honest with them, due to a variety of reasons. I find that my clients are strong individuals who care for others, often leaving themselves with nothing and merely getting through life. If you would like to find more peace inside and quieten the noise, then we can work together to find the patterns that are holding you back and your way forward or to work through past experiences.
You can come and go as you please; It may work for you to see me weekly, fortnightly or whenever suits. Real change takes time when it has been a long-term habit or a personality trait, like people- pleasing or fear of change. Investing in you and your future is a brave and positive step forward. I love helping my clients see new possibilities in their lives that they never thought possible, career changes, healthy relationships, positive body image and a good, balanced self-esteem.
I have been working for a Mental Health Charity since 2015, supporting in various roles, from preventing suicide, specific support groups, wellbeing courses and Management. I am the lead for Trauma Risk Management (TRiM). I have worked with the Care System in Shropshire, supporting staff in the NHS and Shropshire Council. I have supported hundreds of people after traumatic events, including COVID-19, major traffic accidents and life-changing disability or constant work stress. I have experience working with people with early life trauma, which has held them back from thriving, helping them to rebuild their confidence and belief in themselves and make life choices that will help them achieve their aims. Explaining various support techniques to build their personal tool kit and resilience before doing the deeper work.
I am qualified and experienced in working with grief and loss. This has a broad reach, from the death of someone close, suicide, long-term care of a loved one, loss of a marriage, job loss, disability and many more. I help you to come to terms with the change or help you to find a new way to live, as we thrive with connection, and a loss can turn us inward.
I spent a year counselling people in a women's refuge, many years working for a bereavement charity, and I have had various training in Mental Health, MH First Aid and Emergency First Aid. I continually take extra training and regular Supervision.
I enjoyed a 2-year Shamanic Practitioner training course, completed in 2008, and various energy training that informs how I work, holistically looking at mind, body and spirit/soul.
We can sit outside, walk around the grounds or walk in the nearby fields, weather permitting.
My focus is on helping you find your inner voice, your life's purpose and your unique way to heal and shine. I work with you to explore your potential and develop your inner resources and creativity. Helping you work through your feelings and change negative energy into a creative direction.
I am based at Broadmeadow Holistic Centre, 10 miles south of Shrewsbury on the A49, surrounded by trees, fields, horses, goats, dogs, chickens, a stream, and even a stone circle, with beautiful views of the South Shropshire Hills.
I have a private caravan, which is relaxing, spacious and a safe space. This is not shared, and the location keeps your privacy. There is adequate parking right next to my room, or if you are being dropped off and picked up, they can spend time in the nearby Pound Inn or walking in the countryside at Broadmeadow.
There are 3 steps to get into my room, and the toilets are nearby.
I provide one-off or regular meetings to suit your needs.
Training, qualifications & experience
- ABC Level 4 Dip Therapeutic Counselling 2017
- The Association for Psychological Therapies, Accreditation level 2 for Single Session Therapy
- AIM Awards Level 4 Dip CBT (QCF) 2016
- ABC Level 3 Cert Counselling Skills 2014
- ABC Level 2 Cert Counselling Skills 2013
- Foundation course in Bereavement Care
- Domestic Abuse Awareness & Freedom Programme 2016
- NCFE Level 2 Cert in Mental Health Awareness 2015
- Ascentis Level 2 Cert in Awareness in Bereavement 2013
- Clear Solutions Level 2 Adult Safeguarding 2022
- Natural & Intuitive Energy Healing Practitioner Diploma Course 2024
- MHFA Mental Health First Aid 2017
- The Sacred Trust 2 year Shamanic Practitioner Course 2008
- DNA TRiM Trauma Resilience Management Practitioner 2020
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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
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Fees
£45.00 - £60.00
Additional information
Please email me, and we can arrange a conversation over the phone to see if we can work well together. This is free and can last up to 30 mins.
Fees are £45 for a full hour or £60 for 90 mins
If you pre-pay 6x sessions £225 then one session is free each time you book. making each session £37.50 for the hour.
Or you can pay £300 for 6 x 90mins sessions making each session £50.
Offering a 6-session reduction makes things cheaper for you and a commitment for me, it doesn't imply that in 6 sessions everything will be solved. This reduction can be repeated.
Payment is made before the session through bank transfer
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Further information
By Car We are on Google maps
From the North/Shrewsbury we are immediately left after the sign for Leebotwood, before The Pound Inn.
From the South/Ludlow, we are the small turning after the Inn and the two brick houses on your right.
Turn in and turn right.
There is the drive gate, which is closed but unlocked, please go right to the end of the drive to reach the Holistic Centre car park, park up and go through the small metal gates to my Counselling Caravan.
By Bus:
There is a bus stop in either direction next to The Pound Inn. There is a passageway to the left of the Inn in between the pub and the next house, walk down there into the car park and my Counselling Caravan is right in front.
