Change is possible.

Individuals

I'm a fully qualified and experienced integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor (MBACP, UKCP, BSc (Hons)). 

'Integrative' means that rather than meeting you with a singular way of working in mind, I call upon approaches and theories to suit your needs. As a psychotherapeutic counsellor, I place particular emphasis on the therapeutic relationship. I view human suffering holistically, appreciating your experiences in mind, body and soul in the context of your life. I give as much focus to your past as to your present, to the big picture as to small momentary experiences and I offer a calm and empathic presence, encouraging you to observe your feelings, behaviours and beliefs and how they affect your life. 

I work in a 'trauma-informed' way meaning that I have experience of prioritising emotional safety for clients. I offer a safe and non-judgmental presence, helping you to grow in your awareness and develop meaningful inner compassion.Together, we explore whatever you feel might be relevant. I know that sometimes it's hard to face pain and distress, so we work together at your pace.

Individual sessions run weekly and face to face. 

Couples

After the initial rush of courtship, settling into 'life in relationship' begins and new emotional and behavioural patterns are created, initiated and influenced in the couple by differing family norms, values, expectations and intersectionality. Sometimes, like puzzle pieces, what each partner brings fit well together. Other times, less so. When life then throws additional challenges our way (job insecurity, money, bereavements and grief, infertility, prejudice, birth and parenting children, the 'in-laws' etc.), we can lose communication, intimacy and hope - ultimately, we can lose each other. 

My integrative approach has been deeply enriched by my training in Gestalt and Systemic modalities for working with couples. I encourage focus on present-moment awareness and offer curiosity and experimentation to help you find new ways of being with yourself and your partner, processing difficult emotions to become unstuck and move forward. It is a deeply experiential way of working through disconnection and conflict in order for you to find space so that you can take steps to find each other again. 

Couple sessions are 90 minutes, face to face and run fortnightly.

I abide by the codes of ethics and professional practice of the UKCP and the BACP and operate professionally within my competence. I work with highly experienced Supervisors to support my client work and my professional growth.