About me and my approach
I offer both short and long term therapy in person and online.
I have a degree in Humanistic Counselling and Psychotherapy and continue to enhance my knowledge through training courses and workshops. I am an accredited registered member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and work in accordance with their Codes of Ethics and Professional Practice. The accredited register is a mark of my commitment to high standards.
I focus on understanding and exploring your unique world and how you perceive it. You may want to address a specific issue or together we could work to understand your values and beliefs, your relationship with yourself, with others, and with the outside world.
I work with a diverse range of client issues including but not limited to - anxiety and depression, bereavement, abuse including childhood, domestic, physical and sexual, relationship problems, family ruptures, pregnancy and birth, infertility, self harm, low self worth and esteem, LGBTQ+ issues, separation and divorce, suicidal thoughts, neurodivergence and trauma and PTSD.
What to expect from me
I will offer you a safe and confidential space where you can openly share your deepest thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. I believe in a collaborative approach, recognising that you are the expert on your own life. I may challenge your thoughts, behaviours, and perspectives when appropriate as part of our therapeutic journey together.
My role is not to fix you or provide direct advice, but to support you in navigating life’s challenges. I will listen with empathy and respect, tailoring my approach to help you achieve the changes you desire in your thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and relationships.
Concerns I commonly work with
Whist I am able to work with many client issues I find I often focus on the relationships clients maintain with those around them. These relationships can be a significant source of strength when they are positive, but they can also cause considerable pain during challenging times.
I frequently work in a trauma informed way with clients who have experienced traumatic events, whether in adulthood or childhood.
My interest in trauma and PTSD led me to train in a method known as Rewind Therapy. Being involuntarily triggered by trauma can result in re-experiencing symptoms such as flashbacks, distressing dreams, and physical sensations. This may cause individuals to withdraw socially to avoid potential triggers, significantly impacting their ability to lead a happy, fulfilling life and enjoy their relationships. Consequently, this can lead to a serious decline in mental health. I offer a therapy for PTSD called the Rewind Technique, which assists in filing traumatic memories in the appropriate area of the brain, reducing sensitivity to triggers.