You must be considering some support while you deal with whatever difficult
feelings, relationships, anxiety, mental health issues or life events that brought you to
this site. I understand. These are brave steps to take.
As an Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor
I offer:
Face to face
Walk and talk
Telephone
Online
Walk and talk sessions can begin and end at the counselling room, along our stunning local coastal paths, riversides and parks.
Appointments are booked for 1 hour
The duration of your counselling sessions depends on your unique needs.
We will discuss this at regular reviews.
If issues arise which are beyond my competence, I will refer you to someone who is better suited to your needs, where possible.
Relationships
Confidence
Anxiety/stress
Panic attacks
Anger
Bereavement
Trauma
Shame
Childhood abuse
Family Issues
Chronic pain/illness
Depression
Self-esteem
Self-harm
Sexuality
Suicidal ideation
Parenting
Work/life balance
Plus the myriad of life’s challenges which can leave us in need of support.
If you are considering counselling but feel unsure, an exploratory call is a good way to start. It’s free and lasts no more than 20 minutes. It helps us get a sense of each other and whether I am a good fit for you, and your counselling needs. By the end of the call if you are happy to go ahead I will take some details, we will arrange your first appointment and I will send you a working agreement. Equally, you might want to go away and think about it, or decide I’m not for you.
I speak to every prospective client on the telephone ahead of our first session regardless.
There are many therapeutic approaches, but fundamentally, it is the relationship between client and therapist which will underpin successful therapy. This unique professional relationship allows you to feel you can work safely, at your own pace and in appropriate depth. It is unlike other relationships we experience, it has boundaries and is based on respect for the individual, confidentiality, trust, absolute focus on the client, empathy, integrity, ethics and non- judgement.
You need to be comfortable to speak about intimate personal issues you might not have talked about before. The counselling relationship between client and therapist is an alliance. I am the trained counsellor, you are the expert in yourself and your experiences. I’ll be alongside you as you make the changes you want in your life.
For me, being able to work with clients in this way is a privilege.