Counselling

What is your approach? I am a BACP registered counsellor with a background in Psychosynthesis, which focuses on psychological integration. Clients have described me as caring, supportive and engaging, and often report having greater clarity, less anxiety, and a better relationship with themselves and those around them as a result of our work together. I include a range of approaches in how I work, and am also a trained coach. 

What are sessions like? We will sit down together and have an active, exploratory conversation each week. I see you as the expert on your own experience, and myself as a facilitator: there are times where you might need space to put words to and express what’s going on for you, there might be times where I play a more active role and we’re working things out together. I tailor my approach as needed, sometimes suggesting experiments or exercises to help us along, and I tend to share my thoughts and feedback where helpful, versus being silent. We would regularly review how the work is going, refining goals and focus as we learn more. A counselling process often helps to expand self-awareness, offers insights and helps you to reconnect with important qualities within yourself, all of which helps to support change.

When and how will we meet? I meet with clients once a week for a 50-minute session. My in-person practice is currently full, but I do have availability for remote sessions via video call.

How do I get started? Please send me an email, and we can arrange a 30-minute introductory call to get to know each other (no fee). Often this is the best way to see if we might be a good fit. It can sometimes feel nerve-wracking to have this initial call, something you can try is imagining you’re going to speak with a supportive friend you just haven’t met yet.

What do you charge? I’m passionate about access to mental health support, and offer a number of discounted places for those who are seeking support but cannot afford private rates. We can discuss fees during an introductory call.

Can I know more about your background? Alongside my work in HR and coaching, I’ve spent nearly a decade volunteering and working in the mental health space, spending hundreds of hours supporting individuals in various services and charities as a counsellor. My interest in mental health and coaching began, as it often does, as a result of certain life experiences for which I felt I needed support - which means I understand what it’s like to be in the client’s chair. I have explored approaches to personal growth extensively, which all informs how I work, but I am not tied to a certain philosophy or approach - I believe it’s critical to be curious and discover what gives support and meaning to each individual. 

You can find more information about counselling in general on the BACP website, and you can read testimonials from former clients of mine here.