For me, counselling has been a process of discovering a confidence and self-worth. It has allowed me to be comfortable with myself, to set boundaries, communicate more effectively, advocate for myself and surround myself with relationships that serve me and bring me joy.
Now, I'd like to be able to offer the same to you. Helping you build your understanding of self, explore alternatives, giving you more choice and more flexibility in coping with what life throws at you.
I have aways enjoyed working with people, first as a stage manager in theatres across London and then as a teacher.
Now, as a counsellor and trainee psychotherapist, I am interested in working with people who are in a process of change - whether that's grief, menopause, parenthood, a diagnosis, the ending of a relationship, or simply realising that things aren't working the way that they are. Change can be scary and overwhelming but can also lead us somewhere different. I'm here to support you with that exploration.
I work relationally, which means working collaboratively and honestly, enabling you to make the necessary shifts, acknowledgements and together building an awareness of self that then allows more flexibility with whatever life throws at you.
Grief effects all of us differently. I approach grief flexibly and compassionately, balancing empathy with education to help you with your loss. I approach grief not from a perspective of getting over it, but how we can live alongside it.
I have worked with social anxiety, phobias and those with an anxious attachment style. Anxiety can mean different things to different people, it's always worth getting in touch for a chat to see if I can help.
Sometimes it's easy to compare ourselves to others. To curse our uniqueness and to wish we could fit in more, be taller, thinner, more outgoing or perhaps quieter. Together we will explore your barriers and blocks to self-esteem.
I have worked with clients who have experienced physical and emotional abuse, helping them learn to trust themselves again and rebuild autonomy and confidence.
People's experience of medical emergency, either their own or as a witness can stay with you for a long-time regardless of the outcome. I have worked with clients to explore the resulting fear, uncertainty and brain fog that can sometimes come from this.
Communication is a skill, and a skill that is often not fostered or taught effectively. I have worked with those who are struggling to get the best out of their relationships, who find themselves fighting when they don't want to be and who feel there is something missing.