My interest in counselling began after I had a traumatic birthing experience in the mid-90s and subsequently suffered PTSD and post-natal depression. I received counselling from an amazing therapist, who showed me that there could be a way forward from those events.
In the early 2000's I started my journey into training as a counsellor, but life has a way of zigging when we plan to zag, and I continued to work in administration before finding my way back into qualifying as a therapist.
Along the way, I got married, divorced, and explored my relationship with depression, panic attacks, co-dependence, parental abandonment, and
familial Alzheimer's and neurodivergence (Autism, Dyspraxia, Hypermobility, ADHD).
I leaned into the help of therapy to face the generational and complex traumas of my childhood, and the long-term repercussions of various medical events, including breast cancer and spinal surgery.
I understand what it is like to have an overwhelmed and traumatised mind - to be stuck and to not know which way to turn next.
I believe in hope and that there is always a way forward, even when it does not seem like that in the moment!
As a humanistic and integrative therapist, I take into account your
circumstances and you as an individual, and incorporate different
therapeutic approaches as needed. These include aspects of Transactional Analysis, Gestalt, Person Centred and Psychodynamic Therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, as well as the more practical and solution focused approach of Human Givens.
I will be respectful of you and your preferences, and I will be mindful of your needs every step of the way.
I am
authentically me and hope that you are able to be authentically you
during our work together.
I always keep the focus on you during sessions and the time we spend together is about you and your needs. Whether that is to talk and unburden yourself, to challenge yourself and work towards a goal, or something entirely different, the choice is always yours.
Our
work will be collaborative and I will be with you
whilst you navigate your journey to emotional and mental wellbeing.
I
am approachable and friendly, whilst also pragmatic and straight-talking when
necessary. I will always be honest with you, and I have strong personal
and professional boundaries.
With over five years' experience, I work online or by telephone with adults (18+) on a one-to-one basis.
