I am a humanistic integrative counsellor. I use a person-centred approach and I integrate additional theoretical models and methodology as they are appropriate to you and your journey. In this way, I can draw on different skills to tailor my approach to you as an individual, unique person. It also allows me to adapt as we progress to ensure that our work together meets your particular need at any given point in the process.
The person-centred approach places you at the heart of everything we do. I am here to listen to you. I offer you a non-judgemental, supportive space in which you can feel safe to fully express your thoughts, feelings and beliefs. Together we will explore the issues that are making life difficult for you so that, via increased self-awareness and understanding, you are able to make positive and meaningful changes that will enhance your feelings of autonomy and wellbeing.
People come to counselling for a myriad of reasons. These can be specific to a particular area of your life or perhaps about a more general sense of unease that everything is not alright in your world. Talking to a counsellor offers you the opportunity to talk freely about whatever is making life difficult for you in a fully supportive and non-judgemental space.
I am here to listen to you and work with you to help you overcome the challenges that are making your life difficult. We will work together to build your understanding and awareness so that you can find a positive way forward.
I work with various issues that might be making life feel hard for you.
These include but are not limited to:
If you are struggling with a relationship due to feelings of insecurity, having difficulty in reconciling differing expectations or finding it hard to communicate your needs, I can help you. Working together, I can support you with:
If you are finding life difficult due to sadness, worry, social isolation or lack of motivation, I can help you. Working together, I can support you with:
If you are struggling with the way you feel about yourself emotionally or physically or you find it hard to believe in yourself, I can help you. Working together, I can support you with:
If you are struggling with a sense of unease, fear or being unable to cope, I can help you. Working together, I can support you with:
If you have experienced a distressing, stressful or frightening event or situation that continues to have a negative effect on the way you feel now, I can help you. Working together, I can support you if you are struggling as a consequence of:
Therapy is a rewarding process that can help you make positive changes in many different areas of your life. However, it can feel a little daunting at the beginning when it is all new and unknown. With this in mind, it may be helpful to understand how the process works – knowing what to expect can help you to feel more comfortable and at ease.
Learn about the counselling options available
Effective therapy is all about building a relationship of trust and mutual respect so it is important that you feel comfortable with me. With this in mind, I offer a complimentary 15-minute-phone consultation which gives you the opportunity to get an initial feeling about whether we will work well together.
It also provides an opportunity for you to talk to me about your reasons for seeking counselling. In addition, I can answer any questions or discuss concerns that you might have about the process. There is no obligation to proceed at this point if you do not feel I am the right person for you.
In our first session together, you will have a further opportunity to get to know me. I will also be getting to know you. We will talk about the challenges that you are facing and what you are hoping to change. However, nothing is set in stone at this point as the focus of the work might change as the sessions progress. With this in mind, we will review our work together on a regular basis to ensure that it is specific to your particular needs as they arise.
In the first session we will also discuss the agreement for our work together. This gives you the chance to ask any further questions you may have or clarify any areas you are unsure about.
I offer short-term or longer-term therapy depending on your needs and wishes. You may choose a short course of therapy to focus on a particular issue. Alternatively, you may need a longer period of support for therapy that requires greater depth. We will discuss this in our phone consultation call and we will also review it as your therapy progresses to check that our original plan continues to meet your needs.
Everyone is different and the amount of time required to effect change will vary from person to person. The overall aim is to work together for the number of sessions that you need to achieve a positive outcome.
Once you are ready to proceed, please contact me to organise a complimentary consultation call. This can be done via email or on my contact page. Please provide a brief message, which includes your contact details, and I will respond within 48 hours. The consultation call offers you the opportunity to ask any questions and to get an initial feeling about my suitability for you. It also allows me to get an understanding of what you are looking for.
Book your complimentary phone consultationPlease feel free to contact me for a no-obligation initial chat.
