About me
You have already taken what can be the hardest step, to admit there is a problem and to look for help. So what is going on for you?
Are you feeling overwhelmed, unable to cope? Maybe you've been feeling low or stressed for a while and your usual coping strategies are no longer working.
Do you feel lost or like you don't know who you are. Perhaps you don't ever feel good enough or always looking for others approval to validate yourself and question why this is?
Has a relationship ended, through a split or even bereavement and you don't know how to feel or even have feelings which make you feel guilty?
Are you a people pleaser and this somehow feels like your identity but you don't feel like you can please yourself without guilt. You perhaps struggle to put boundaries in place in order to take care of yourself and you feel overwhelmed.
Do you feel that you are living a life with values which don't really align with your true self. You often tell yourself you should or must do or not do things.
I have lived experience of many of these feelings which built up and triggered a huge moment of overwhelm which took me to seek counselling.
Some of what I've said might have resonated with you on some level. Maybe none of these issues are why you are looking for help, that's fine we can explore what is really going on for you if you decide to work with me.
During our sessions we can work together exploring where the root of your issue comes from and how to change old patterns.
I work at your pace and guided by you, there is no pressure. Counselling can be challenging but will also very often unlock the key to understanding yourself and why you are the way you are. We can work to make changes in the way you think and behave and then finally to love and accept yourself. I will be with you every step of the way, your supporter, giving you time and space to be open and honest.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice and I am an MNCPS Accredited Member.
I have experience providing counselling within a doctor's surgery and volunteering with Cruse Bereavement Service, supporting people experiencing grief and loss.
Since qualifying, I have also worked with clients within my own practice, offering both face-to-face and online 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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Additional information
My fee is £45.00 per session, whether you choose face-to-face or online counselling.
I offer a free 15 minute initial consultation, which takes place by telephone or online. This gives us an opportunity to briefly talk about what you're looking for, ask any questions you may have and see whether you feel I might be the right counseller for you.
Counselling sessions are 60 minutes.
Please get in touch toask about my current availability.
When I work
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Further information
I have a counselling room within Ilminster Chiropractic & Wellbeing Practice in Ilminster.
Face-to-face sessions: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9.00am to 5.00pm and Saturday 9.30am to 11.30am
Online sessions: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9.00am to 6.00pm and Saturday 9.30am to 11.30am
I offer both face-to-face and online counselling, so we can choose the way of working that feels most comfortable and suitable for you.
Please note that the therapy room is accessed by a flight of stairs and is not wheelchair accessible
