Finding the right counsellor can take time - it’s important that you feel comfortable and safe opening up to them. The best way to find out more about how a counsellor works is by asking questions such as what their qualifications are and what their approach to counselling is.

The relationship with your counsellor is important and feeling comfortable with them. I offer an initial 20-minute free call so that you can ask me questions and decide if we are a good match. As a qualified integrative counsellor, I can help you explore and understand your feelings in a safe space, where you are accepted for being you and not judged, this hopefully allows you to move forward and get the most out of your life.

Childhood Abuse, Sexual Trauma, Self-harm, Suicidal thoughts, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Substance misuse, Relationship issues, Conflict, Domestic abuse, Post Traumatic Stress, Low self-esteem, Identity, Emotional abuse, Burnout, Workplace issues, Health issues, Jealousy, Loneliness, Social anxiety, Postnatal depression, low self confidence, grief and bereavement, bullying, menopause, trauma, Negative thinking, panic attacks, LGBTQ+ family issues, anger, ADHD and neurodiversity.

With online video counselling, you can have counselling sessions in the comfort and convenience of your own home. It can be helpful to ring-fence a few minutes of downtime after the end of each session to reflect and regroup before restarting your daily routine - replacing the journey time that we would have with a face-to-face session. Counselling is offered on secure online platforms such as Google Meet or Teams.

Starting counselling may feel daunting at first, and it is a brave decision to make. Counselling with me takes place in a confidential safe space between you and me, where I listen with sensitivity and empathy - and without judgement and where we can build a trusting relationship together.

Every client is different with unique life experiences and with an integrative approach to counselling, I can tailor my counselling for your specific needs and goals drawing from different therapeutic methods.

Together we can regularly review how many sessions you may like. Most sessions start weekly to build momentum so you can make steady progress towards your goals. Each person and situation is unique; we can work in an open ended way if you are unsure how many sessions you would like - I offer both short and long term therapy.

It’s ok if you're not sure exactly what you want from therapy. You may feel confused or overwhelmed and it can be hard to fit the pieces together. This may be the main reason for you coming to see a therapist. You may be clearer about what you don't want anymore, or what you might like to leave behind, maybe what is holding you back. Or you may have a really clear idea - together we can work with both.

During counselling sessions, it is normal to feel a range of emotions, which may sometimes continue after the session. You may feel relieved if you've shared something important and felt heard and understood. Sometimes, you may feel sadness if you've found the session challenging or complex and are working through feelings that may have been buried. You may feel energised maybe if you've started to understand something new about yourself or feel like you’ve worked through some bottled up feelings.