My approach is guided and informed by Person Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Solution Focused Therapy, Breathwork but essentially, I am influenced by you. I will take a holistic approach to your feelings; exploring your past and any patterns or beliefs that may be holding you back. I will challenge and guide you in the sessions, but we will always work at your pace, and you won’t be pushed to talk about anything you’re not ready or able to.

Being a Holistic Therapist I also work with acute and chronic physical stress illness from the whole person perspective. Focussing on addressing the somatic, emotional impact and its physical manifestations.

WHAT I OFFER

I can offer a combination of Talk Therapy and Body Somatic Therapy for effective emotional and traumatic healing. This approach allows you to have a greater understanding of your emotional triggers and responding patterns of behaviour which facilitates growth and self-development.

I also provide Walking and Talking Therapy which is very popular and useful. Being out in the open can be more beneficial for you.

THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP

I am passionate about what counselling can do to help improve lives. I’m committed to making sure that everyone I work with feels heard, accepted, and understood. Central to my practice is building a strong therapeutic relationship with you. I see therapy as a process of working together exploring what can help improve how you feel. It may be through adopting new awareness, new perspective or through finding new coping skills to help manage challenges and seek help before it becomes overwhelming.

I believe that a secure therapeutic relationship allows connection to the true self, beliefs, and values. It can also support finding greater peace of mind. Together we can discuss your concerns and look at your experiences in a non-judgmental, accepting environment. I will not make decisions for you or impose my own opinion as I believe each person holds their own solutions within themselves. I have witnessed how clients have transformative lightbulb moments, new points of awareness and new perspectives that become clearer. I will always have you best interest at heart.

EXPERIENCE

My experience includes working with young people, adults, and the elderly in private work and as a volunteer for various charities. I do have the skills and experience to enable you to begin to find your own way through difficult times.

After going through several difficult times in my own life I sought help from a therapist. It was a life changing growth experience for me and one which has given me the ability to lead a happier and more spiritual fulfilled life. I have personal experience of the life changing nature of counselling and work hard to ensure I can give everyone I work with the same transformative experience I had.

I have over 30 years of personal experience of participating in Gestalt Groups and workshops. My journey through personal therapy and my subsequent training as a Counsellor have shown me how powerful counselling can be. For anyone who may be considering starting therapy for the first time, be assured that the decision to start counselling will be one of the bravest you have ever made but, potentially, one of the best.