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I am a fully qualified and experienced Integrative Counsellor, which means I draw from different counselling approaches such as Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Existential, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I also incorporate some creative tools and techniques to help clients express themselves when they cannot find the right words, or when words alone are simply not enough.
I am registered with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I work within their ethical code and follow best practice guidelines. This means I am committed to regular supervision and ongoing personal and professional development.
I am also a member of the Creative Counsellors Organisation and passionate about bringing creative interventions into the counselling space, such as art, symbols or imagery, where clients might find this helpful.
I am fully insured and DBS checked.
Life is unpredictable; it can be difficult and messy. We all struggle at times, and this can leave us thinking, feeling or behaving in ways we do not understand, perhaps wanting something to be different or to change but not being able to find a way forward.
I believe we all have within us the power to change, but we can't always see it, we don't always believe it and sometimes we can become stuck. Seeking help is the first step to making change happen. strive to offer a warm, welcoming, safe and confidential space away from the pressures of your everyday life, where you are supported to explore what is going on for you, where you can learn more about yourself and what is important to you, and where you can begin to make sense of things. With greater self-awareness and insight you will feel more empowered to make choices and more able to move forward toward living the life you want to live. I can't give you all the answers, as only you know what the answers are for you, but I will come with you on that journey of exploration, supporting you to make decisions for yourself but not by yourself.
Counselling is a collaborative process and I will work with you from the start to identify what you want or hope for from the process, with regular reviews to check how we are doing
I work with adults and young people aged 16+
Anxiety
Depression
Life changes, such as divorce, separation, becoming a parent, relocation, retirement, redundancy, empty nest, dealing with a medical diagnosis or disability
Loneliness or isolation
Loss, including loved ones, pets, home, identity, job, purpose or direction
Low confidence or low self-esteem
Relationship difficulties
For a more comprehensive list, please see my website
£60 / 50 minutes, weekdays before 5 pm
£70/ 50 minutes, weekdays after 5 pm
English