When life feels difficult:
counselling for adults
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, and it may help to talk things through with someone supportive and understanding. You may be experiencing anxiety or low mood, struggling with your body image or self-esteem, finding relationships, family or work difficult, or trying to cope with trauma, addiction, bereavement or another kind of loss. Sometimes you may know exactly what is troubling you; at other times, you might simply feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure why you don't feel like yourself.
I provide private and confidential counselling in a safe and compassionate space, where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at your own pace and without judgement. Together, we can begin to make sense of what is happening for you, understand yourself and your experiences more deeply, and consider what you might need to help you move forward.
Whatever you are going through, you don't have to work through it on your own.
Call me now on 07752 893213 for a free, initial conversation to see if I'm the right counsellor for you.
“When we are listened to with empathy, it creates a space in which healing can begin.”
Carl Rogers (1902 - 1987)
American psychologist
Adult Counselling Service
"Something important
is happening in here and
I don't know what, but
I can feel it"
Eugene Gendlin (1926-2017)
American psychologist & psychotherapist
"Therapy is a way to
find the courage to face your fears and live a more fulfilling life"
Irvin D. Yalom (1931-)
American psychiatrist
I am a warm and grounded counsellor, offering a supportive and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and honestly, knowing that you will be listened to with care and respect.
My approach is open, human and genuine, with a strong emphasis on building a trusting relationship. I believe that feeling safe enough to say whatever you need to say, without fear of judgement or rejection, is an important part of counselling. Through feeling heard and understood, you can explore your experiences more openly, be more fully yourself and find your own way towards meaningful change.
One of the things I really believe is that our emotional wellbeing and physical wellbeing aren’t completely separate. When something is difficult to express in words, sometimes we experience it in our bodies instead. We might notice tension, headaches, exhaustion, difficulty sleeping, a churning stomach, or simply a sense of feeling constantly on edge.I work holistically, which means that alongside exploring your thoughts and feelings, we can also gently pay attention to what your body might be telling you.
I am a counsellor at The Myton Hospices and have also supported clients at The Shakespeare Hospice and Age UK. My hospice experience has helped shape the compassionate and empathetic way I work.
I draw on a range of counselling approaches and adapt how I work to you as an individual, taking time to understand what feels most helpful for you.
I work within the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) ethical framework, following high professional standards around confidentiality, boundaries and safe, respectful, client-centred practice.