Counselling

My primary aim as a counsellor is to listen: To listen wholeheartedly, actively, with my full attention, without critique or  judgment. My intention is to hear all of what you are saying, to share and check my understanding with you, in order to be alongside you in whatever is troubling you.  Rather than applying analysis and diagnoses from the outside, my endeavour is to work hand in hand with you to identify and explore what is troubling you and to find a way through and beyond your difficulties. 

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Counselling is different to any other relationship in that the focus of attention is on you, it’s your opportunity to take time and space for yourself and your needs. Counselling offers the potential to develop a greater understanding of  yourself and as a result of that understanding, the potential to  trust and listen to yourself more deeply. This can ultimately lead to greater self-confidence, contentment and satisfaction. 

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Whilst I have experience in working with all kinds of issues, including anxiety, depression, bereavement and loss, self-esteem and self-worth, I have a particular interest in working with neurodiversity, gender, relationship and sexual diversity. My approach is inclusive and affirmative.

 

Opportunities and resources are available to work  to creatively, should you wish, please ask me about this if you are interested. 

 

My work is informed by my personal  practice of meditation, mindfulness and mindful self-compassion. We can bring this into sessions in a more explicit and focussed way should you wish to, if so, again, please ask me about this. ​

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I appreciate that the beginning of a new counselling relationship can bring up a whole host of feelings. Taking those first steps into the unknown can be really challenging. Knowing where to go and who to see can be a difficult and confusing decision to make. Understanding this I offer introductory sessions with no obligation to go further. This offers the opportunity for us to meet one another and you can experience something of what counselling is like. During that time we can learn more about each other and discuss what it is you would like to gain from counselling. If I feel that I am not able to help you I will offer suggestions of where you might go next. 

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You might find this article helpful to read when considering  counselling: What Do You Want From Counselling?

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If you would like to find out more please do contact me with any questions or queries. I do not have any availability currently but if you would like to be added to my waiting list or you would like a recommendation please do get in touch.