Individual Therapy

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Life doesn’t always run smoothly, and at times the challenges we face can feel overwhelming. When your own coping strategies no longer feel enough, having a safe space to explore your thoughts and emotions can be an important first step towards healing. Persistent negative thinking and overthinking can make even simple decisions difficult, often leading you to question yourself.

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Anxiety, stress and overthinking can start to affect your daily life and if you’re ready for change, counselling can provide support. I offer a person-centred approach, focusing on listening, reflecting together, sharing ideas, and offering feedback without judgement. This allows you to gain clarity and make choices that feel right for you.

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Grief is a natural response to loss, but it can often feel overwhelming and difficult to manage alone. Everyone experiences loss in their own way, and there is no “right” way to grieve. If your thoughts and feelings are affected by bereavement and this is affecting your daily life, having a safe and supportive space to explore them can be an important step towards healing.

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I offer a person-centred approach to bereavement counselling, where the focus is on listening to you, exploring your experiences together, and gently supporting you as you make sense of your grief. Through this process, you can begin to find your own way forward while continuing to honour your loss in a meaningful way.

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Young People aged 14+

If you are feeling sad, angry or confused about something, talking things through with someone can really help make sense of what is troubling you.  You can talk about anything - It might be exam worries, problems at home or school, bullying, boyfriend/girlfriend trouble, loss of a loved one. You won’t be told what to do, criticised or judged in any way. It is about helping you to help yourself.  Counselling is confidential.  No one will know what you talk about unless you want them to or you disclose something that is unsafe or could put you in danger or harm you.  If you are under 18 you will have to have the agreement of your parent or carer to attend counselling. You would be seen on your own for up to 60 minutes depending upon your emotional wellbeing.

Information for Parents/Carers

Young people will have to have the agreement of their parent or carer to attend counselling. You would both be required to attend the meet and greet session but thereafter the young person would be seen on their own.  If during a session your child is becoming too emotionally overwhelmed and I feel continuing with that session would not be beneficial to them or compromise their well-being it may be necessary to end that particular session early.  A three-way contract will be agreed and confidentiality discussed in the meet and greet session.

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Prior to offering counselling in private practice, I supported young people in an educational setting (Pupil Referral Unit).  Often young people attending the PRU have complex issues with other services involvement.  

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Qualifications & Training

 

BACP accreditation - ongoing

BSc First Class Hons in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Theoretical Studies)
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Professional Counselling
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Safeguarding Training (Level 2)

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