Counselling and therapy for adults and couples
“ The wound is the place where the light enters you" Rumi
UKCP Registered Psychotherapist
UKCP Supervisor Directory
MSc Psychotherapy
BACP (Snr.Accredited) Supervisor
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Supervision
We can all heal and thrive under the right conditions
We can all heal and thrive under the right conditions
I'm a BACP and UKCP registered supervisor, counsellor, and psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience. I believe that true healing begins when we feel seen, heard, and accepted for who we are.
If you work with me, you’ll have the space to explore those hidden parts of yourself, those quiet places where anxiety, fear, loss, or low mood can take hold. It’s not just about talking things through, it’s about gaining a clearer understanding of yourself and reconnecting with who you are.
Together, we can explore your thoughts and emotions, as well as the deeper mind-body connection, where past pain and unspoken feelings often live. I aim to help you reconnect with yourself, find clarity, and build a stronger sense of self-acceptance.
I bring professional expertise and a deep understanding of what it means to heal. Having walked my own path, I know the strength it takes to face pain, and the profound impact of having someone beside you who listens, understands, and walks with you every step of the way.
All sessions are held online, making it easier to fit therapy into your life while still offering a focused and meaningful space to grow. If you're looking to work through deeper trauma, I also offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), a proven approach that supports lasting change and healing.
Insurance recognised: AXA, Allianz, Aviva, Vitality.
There are times when life events, relationships, or past traumas can deeply affect you, leaving you with a sense of discomfort and disconnection from the world and the people around you.
This disconnect can impact your work, relationships, and your sense of self, making it hard to know how to move forward or make the changes you desire.
What you may need is a space to reflect—a safe, supportive place where you can share your feelings and thoughts. Together, we can explore what’s troubling you and the dynamics in your relationships, and begin to reconnect with your inner self as we work toward healing and recovery.
Making the decision to see a counsellor is a big step to take - but it can be a positive one. Please read on to find out more about how I could help you.
How can I help
Ongoing Therapy
The main aim of individual therapy is to increase understanding of our thoughts and behaviour patterns to help improve function and well-being. As a result, you can learn how to manage stress, interpersonal difficulties and troubling situations effectively. As a result, you may develop abilities to make healthy decisions, set goals and become more self-aware.
Individual psychotherapy treats emotional and personality problems or disorders by using psychological means. In other words, just like how a physician would treat fever or cold, some treatments help treat difficulties of an emotional nature. These problems can range from milder emotional conflicts to more severe trauma.
Depression
You may feel sad, irritable or empty. You may feel a loss of pleasure in activities you used to enjoy. You may find concentration difficult and feel guilty and hopeless. You may have trouble sleeping and feel tired and lacking in energy.
Anxiety
You may have persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. You may have sudden feelings of intense anxiety and fear or terror that reach a peak within minutes and become a panic attack. You may avoid places or situations to prevent these feelings
Single Session Therapy
Single-session therapy adopts a one-session-at-a-time approach to counselling. Each session is considered one self-contained therapy session with a beginning, middle, and end. See the page for Single Session Therapy for further information on how it works. I offer Single Session Therapy to both individals and couples.
Therapy for Therapists and Counsellors
I offer support and therapy for therapists and counsellors.
Trauma & EMDR
Trauma is often the result of a very stressful event or series of events that may shatter our sense of security. The trauma can leave us feeling helpless and vulnerable. Difficult experiences can leave us feeling overwhelmed, confused and afraid.
The body holds the memory of trauma, and the brain may adapt to watch out for future dangers. It is possible to develop illness and tensions or find breathing difficult as the body accommodates that trauma memory. You may have found ways of surviving, which might include depression or anxiety, addiction, phobias or relationship issues
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders.
Clinical Supervision
Supervision will help you develop your clinical practice, manage the emotional demands of the work, and navigate the often deep waters of transference and countertransference.
I offer:
a gently challenging, positive space to explore the issues arising from your work.
a space within which you can reflect openly on the process and meaning of your clinical work.
a collaborative learning environment that will support you to make use of your knowledge and strengths,
attend to areas in which you might usefully develop your practice and thinking.
help grow your professional confidence, broaden your skillset, and ensure you have the support to do this vital work.
Together we can
Deepen your sense of connection with yourself and others.
Recognise the challenges of living with chronic illness/health issues
Find the bridge between your depression /anxiety and what supports healing
Connect with your inner wisdom and intuition
Explore trauma & PTSD symptoms, and begin to heal
Accept all of who you are from your deepest despair to your most joyful self
Align yourself to your true self
Tune into your body’s messages
Share the journey of grief, loss and mourning
Strengthen your compassion and kindness towards yourself
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions You can also call me on 07973784898 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first.
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