About me
Individual counselling
People come to counselling for many different reasons. Sometimes there is a clear difficulty that has brought you to therapy; at other times, you may simply know that something doesn't feel right.
I work with a wide range of difficulties and life experiences, including:
- Anxiety, worry and overwhelm
- Addiction and impulsivity
- Work-related stress, burnout and feeling under pressure
- Low self-esteem, identity and confidence
- ADHD and neurodiversity
- Loneliness, isolation and disconnection
- Relationship difficulties and repeating relationship patterns
- Family difficulties
- Difficulties with emotions and emotional regulation
- Depression and low mood
- Suicidal thoughts and feeling that life has become difficult to manage
- Eating difficulties and eating disorders
- Phobias and fears
- Life changes and feeling stuck
- Affairs, betrayal and the impact of relationship breakdown
- Difficulties understanding yourself or why you respond in certain ways
You don't need to have everything worked out before you come to counselling. You may not even know exactly what is wrong. Sometimes you simply know that things aren't feeling right.
My role is to provide a space where you can slow things down, feel heard and begin to make sense of what is really happening for you.
Self-relationship
I believe the relationship we have with ourselves is the most important relationship we have.
We can explore how you speak to yourself, what you expect from yourself and the beliefs you have developed about who you are. We can begin to understand where these have come from and how they shape the way you experience yourself and your life.
Developing a kinder, more accepting and more honest relationship with yourself can change the way you relate to almost everything else.
ADHD and neurodiversity
ADHD is a significant area of my individual work.
ADHD can affect far more than attention and organisation. It can influence emotional regulation, relationships, communication, confidence, motivation, overwhelm and the way we understand ourselves.
Whether you have recently received a diagnosis, are exploring whether ADHD may explain some of your experiences, or have spent years feeling that you don't quite fit, counselling can provide a space to explore this without judgement.
Loneliness and disconnection
Loneliness isn't always about being alone.
You can have people around you and still feel completely disconnected, misunderstood or as though nobody really sees you.
You might feel disconnected from your partner, your family, other people — or even from yourself.
Disconnection can develop through difficult relationships, family experiences, life changes, neurodiversity, low self-worth or spending a long time adapting to what other people need.
If you feel that you've lost your sense of connection, don't really feel like yourself anymore, or are tired of feeling alone even when you're surrounded by people, this is something we can explore together.
Anxiety, stress and overwhelm
When life feels overwhelming, it can be difficult to switch off or know where to start. We can explore what's contributing to this and find ways to feel more in control.
Work-related stress and burnout
Work can have a significant impact on our wellbeing. We can explore pressure, burnout, boundaries, confidence and what you need to make things feel more manageable.
Low self-esteem, self-worth and identity
How we see ourselves can affect almost every part of our lives. We can explore where these beliefs have come from and develop a stronger sense of who you are and what you need.
Addiction
Addiction can become a way of coping with difficult emotions, experiences or circumstances. Counselling can help you understand what sits underneath the behaviour and begin to develop different ways of coping.
Impulsivity and emotional regulation
Impulsivity can affect relationships, work, decision-making and how we feel about ourselves. We can explore what drives these responses and develop greater awareness and choice.
Depression and low mood
When you're feeling low, disconnected or struggling to find motivation, it can be difficult to see a way forward. Counselling can help you understand what you're experiencing and what might help.
Relationships and family difficulties
Relationships can bring connection and support, but they can also leave us feeling hurt, frustrated or misunderstood. We can explore patterns, boundaries, communication and the impact relationships have on you.
Eating difficulties and eating disorders
Our relationship with food and our bodies can become complicated, particularly when eating is connected to emotions, control, confidence or self-worth. We can explore what is happening without judgement.
Phobias and fears
Fear can begin to restrict what you feel able to do or where you feel comfortable going. We can explore what is behind the fear and work towards feeling more able to manage it.
Suicidal thoughts
Sometimes life can feel so overwhelming that you begin to question whether you want to continue. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to talk openly about these thoughts and understand what is happening for you.
Affairs, betrayal and relationship breakdown
Betrayal can have a profound impact on trust, confidence and how you see yourself and your relationship. Counselling can provide space to understand what has happened and consider what you want to do next.
Couples counselling
Relationships can become difficult when communication breaks down, resentment builds, trust is damaged or the same arguments and patterns keep repeating.
I offer couples counselling for partners who are struggling to understand each other, communicate effectively or feel connected within their relationship.
You may be dealing with ongoing conflict, emotional distance, difficulties communicating feelings, loss of trust, an affair or betrayal, or uncertainty about where your relationship is heading.
Couples counselling provides a calm and structured space where both people can be heard.
We can slow things down and explore what is happening underneath the arguments, withdrawal or frustration. We can look at the patterns you have become caught in and understand what happens when emotions become heightened.
My work with couples can include developing healthier ways of communicating feelings and needs, understanding each other's perspectives, rebuilding trust following betrayal, and exploring what each person needs from the relationship.
I don't take sides.
My role is to help you understand what is happening between you, support you both to be heard and understood, and help you decide what needs to change.
Sometimes the aim is to repair and strengthen a relationship. Sometimes counselling helps couples understand what they need to do next. Either way, the work is about creating greater understanding and making informed choices rather than remaining stuck in the same patterns.
How I work
I am an integrative counsellor, drawing on Person-Centred Therapy, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment Theory.
My approach is warm, accepting and collaborative, but I am also directive.
Being directive doesn't mean telling you what to do. It means that I actively work alongside you. I listen carefully, ask questions, notice patterns and, where appropriate, gently challenge you.
We might explore where a particular response comes from, what triggers it, how it affects your relationships and what keeps a particular pattern going.
I believe that understanding ourselves is an important part of creating change. When we begin to recognise the connections between our thoughts, feelings, behaviours, relationships and past experiences, we can begin to have more choice about what happens next.
I don't believe counselling should simply be about talking about the same difficulties week after week without anything changing. At the same time, sometimes we first need somewhere safe to be heard and understood. I believe our relationship is important and fundamental to the work the work that we do, I am always open to understanding what might be difficult for you.
You remain the expert on your own life. I bring professional knowledge, empathy, curiosity, honesty, warmth and a different perspective to help you make sense of what you're experiencing.
My aim
My aim is to offer a therapeutic relationship based on acceptance, honesty, respect, openness and confidentiality.
I won't judge you or tell you how you should live your life. Instead, I'll help you explore what is happening, understand yourself and your relationships more clearly, recognise patterns that may no longer be serving you, and consider what you want to do differently.
You don't have to arrive with everything worked out.
You don't have to know exactly what is wrong.
You can simply start with how things feel for you right now.
From there, we can work together to understand it and find a way forward.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 2 - Certificate in Counselling Skills - College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London
- Level 3 - Diploma in Counselling Skills - Boston College
- Level 4 - Diploma in Theory and Counselling Skills - Ridgeway Counselling College, Lincoln
- Level 5 - Advanced Diploma in Counselling and Theory - Ridgeway Counselling College, Lincoln (in progress)
- Accredited Couples Therapy Certificate
- Certificate in Working with Neurodiversity
- Certificate in Working with clients and ADHD
- Certificate in Counselling People with Eating Disorders
- Certificate in Complex Grief and Bereavement
Alongside my professional training and experience, I also bring a broad range of lived experience to my work. I have experienced many different aspects of life, including periods of challenge, change, addiction, relationship difficulties and loneliness.
Making sense of my own experiences has given me a deeper understanding of people, relationships and the different ways we learn to cope. I don't assume that my experience is the same as anyone else's, but I believe it helps me meet people with genuine empathy, openness and without judgement.
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.
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Fees
£40.00 - £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individual Client Session - £40
Couples Client Session - £50
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