In my work, I offer you a safe place to voice your thoughts and concerns and be truly listened to. Alongside this talking therapy, I use many simple and effective creative techniques such as guided imagery, visualisation, inner dialogue, dreamwork and drawing.

These are just some of the tools that can help you broaden your awareness about yourself and the world around you, and get in touch with your inner strengths and wisdom so that you can make a positive change in your life.

We can explore your childhood experiences, as well as what is happening in your life now, as this is often what brings you into therapy. Alongside this exploration we are constantly aware that as humans, we want to find meaning and purpose in our life. This is fundamental to our wellbeing and happiness.

Working with couples, I offer a space where each individual can be heard, concerns can be aired and you can both work towards either a healthier relationship or ultimately separate in a constructive way.

Choosing a Therapist

It is sometimes hard to know where to start, especially if you have never been to a counsellor before.

Most important is finding the right therapist for you:

Someone you can relate to
Someone you feel comfortable with and safe talking to
Someone you trust and who you feel understands you.

During our first session together we will discuss how I work, begin to talk about what is troubling you and explore your expectations of counselling. We can also talk through any concerns or anxieties you may have regarding the therapy process.
 
If you are comfortable and we feel that we can work with each other, we will decide how we are going to proceed.  There is no obligation to continue after this session.

If we choose to continue, we will commit to working together for eight sessions and then review how our work together is going. Fundamental to the therapeutic process is the trust we build in our relationship which does take time. It's important that therapy feels as an individual choice and commitment. The work can only be done if you truly want to do it. And it will be worth it.

The sessions are 50 minutes long and are held each week at regular times. You will have a slot that is only yours: same day, same time, every week. If your needs are different, please let me know and I will try to arrange sessions that are suitable to both of us.

Confidentiality: Our work is absolutely confidential. I follow the BACP Ethical Framework (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and everything discussed in therapy is private and confidential.

Couples Counselling (50 minutes): Couples seek counselling at all stages in their relationship. Perhaps you want to ensure that you are hearing each other and giving each other the compassion and understanding that you both want from your relationship. Perhaps you feel that your relationship is in trouble and you need support to get it back on track. However, there are also times when you have reached the point where separation feels like the right thing to do and you want help to be as constructive as possible, as you end your relationship. All these situations can be supported through couples counselling.