I believe that seeking help is healthy and a normal part of life, but I recognise that it takes courage. So I want to reassure you that all your thoughts, feelings, concerns, and questions are always valid and will be handled sensitively by me.  Always providing you with a non-judgemental space (in person or on-line) so that you feel safe to explore whatever is troubling you.

My approach is Integrative, this means I am qualified (MSc Integrated Counselling and Psychotherapy) to use a range of recognised therapies, and well-established methods.  The three main approaches I use are: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred, and Psychodynamic Theory.  Which particularly approach used will depend on the issue(s) that you bring, and on your preferences.  An Integrative approach tailors therapy to you, it is collaborative, working with you for what you feel you need, at your pace, and using tools/techniques that have been shown to be effective.

Over the past 10 years I have worked in private practice with both adults and young people; and have volunteered for 15 years for Choices Counselling, offering counselling support to clients with unplanned pregnancy concerns; antenatal or postnatal depression; anxiety around parenting; loss both miscarriage/still birth.

My post graduate research focused on what type of therapies work best for alleviating postnatal depression.  The results showed that the particular approach used wasn’t the most important factor for success, but the quality of relationship the person felt that they had with their therapist made the biggest difference.

Therefore knowing how important this is for all therapeutic work, I offer you a free 20-minute exploratory session on-line to see if I am the right therapist for you, and to check that I have the knowledge that you need to help you with your particular concerns.

Whether in person or face-to-face, at our first session I will undertake a full assessment, and check your understanding before contracting.  Adjustments to our agreement can be made, as I recognise it is hard to know how many sessions you feel you might need.  I also undertake regular reviews so you know the progress you are making.  This also gives you the opportunity to change anything that isn’t working for you.

As a registered member of the BACP I adhere to their ethical guidelines, undertake regular monthly clinical supervision, and keep up to date with professional developments to ensure best practice.