About me
How I can help you
Life brings different phases, challenges and changes. Sometimes these can leave you questioning who you are, what’s important, and how to feel happier. You’re not on your own.
I’ll work alongside you, guiding you to explore what’s troubling you, so you can understand your concerns more fully and recognise how and why they affect you.
Through a process of compassionate curiosity, we’ll gently unpack what you're thinking and feeling, helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, and guiding you to find the answers within you. So that you can find greater clarity and confidence in navigating whatever has brought you to counselling.
Talking with a trained mental health practitioner, someone outside your day-to-day life, in a quiet space free from distractions, offers a valuable opportunity to focus on your wellbeing.
I’m a Bristol based NCPS registered integrative counsellor, offering therapy in person (BS3, BS1) online and outdoors. I have a particular interest in supporting others with ADHD and navigating mid-life transitions.
My approach
Integrative: I combine different counselling approaches and techniques, so your therapy is unique to you, and what you want from counselling.
Affirming: My approach is warm, down-to-earth, honest and jargon-free. Our therapeutic relationship is an equal, collaborative partnership where you can feel heard, understood and met with compassion and respect.
Collaborative: I’m an active part of your therapy. Alongside listening and reflection, I may offer gentle challenge and thoughtful questions to help you explore unhelpful patterns and discover more empowering perspectives.
Where helpful, I also use creative techniques such as drawing, writing, visualisation and worksheets, as well as insights from nature.
Mind and body: As an embodied practitioner, I pay attention to what’s happening in both your mind and body, recognising how your thoughts, emotions and physical sensations are interconnected.
For example, by noticing butterflies in your stomach, shallow breathing or muscle tension, we can appreciate how feelings and emotions show up in your body, and explore ways to help you feel calmer.
Who I work with
I work with adults at all stages of life who are experiencing challenges, uncertainty or personal change.
You might be processing a difficult experience, struggling with low self-esteem, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or trying to change unhelpful patterns. Perhaps you’re feeling confused about your feelings or unsure of your next steps. Whatever you’re facing, we can unpack it together.
I work with a range of concerns, including:
- Identity, self-esteem, self-compassion and self-acceptance
- Boundaries and empowerment
- Anxiety and depression
- Emotional regulation, stress and burnout
- Bereavement and grief
- Attachment, relationship difficulties, jealousy and betrayals
- Parenting and family issues
- Divorce, separation and co-parenting
- Work–life balance, redundancy and financial concerns
- Health concerns and health anxiety, including difficult childbirth experiences post natal depression
- Neurodiversity and ADHD
- Menopause and midlife transitions
What my clients say
“I value talking regularly about how I’m feeling and what I need.”
“I think more..I feel lighter.”
“Counselling has given me the confidence to make positive changes.”
“I feel less alone grieving.”
What you can expect from working with me
- Natural warmth and relatability, so you feel comfortable and at ease.
- Diverse life experience and personal resilience, so that sessions feel safe.
- Flexible use of therapeutic techniques that reflect client individuality.
- Professional training, through a recognised counselling qualification. accredited by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).
- Commitment to ethical practice, in line with the NCPS Code of Ethics.
Next steps
If my profile resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you.
Please get in touch to arrange a free 30-minute introductory meeting. It’s an opportunity to talk about what brings you to counselling, ask any questions and decide whether we feel like a good fit.
I look forward to speaking with you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Level 4 Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling.
Having received an ADHD diagnosis later in life myself, I have an interest in supporting others to thrive with ADHD and navigate life transitions, including changes associated with hormones.
Mid-life can be a particularly challenging life stage. Bringing with it, health concerns, hormone changes, caring for elderly parents and children, divorce, children leaving home, bereavement, shifts in personal identity, and questions about how we want to spend our later years. I'm passionate about supporting others with this complicated life phase.
Alongside my private practice, I work with clients at New Dawn CIC and Bristol Mind.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 - £55.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My services and fees
In person: £55 per 50-minute session at The Practice Rooms in Bristol (Southville and Queen Square).
Online: £45 per 50-minute session.
Flexible support: Short and long-term counselling available.
Reduced fees: A limited number of reduced-fee sessions are available for people on lower incomes. Please get in touch to find out more.
