therapy & support

Supporting you with safe, personalised approaches

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therapies offered

I offer a range of therapeutic approaches designed to meet you where you are. My work is person-centred, trauma-informed, and shaped by extensive experience in addiction recovery.

  • There are a variety of approaches to the way practitioners work with their clients. I work predominantly in a person-centered/Rogerian approach. This is a relational therapeutic approach, where you will be offered a space to explore your difficulties in a safe and non-judgemental environment. In so doing, you will be supported and encouraged to access a genuine and authentic experience of self, and utilise your own innate resources for healing and growth.

  • Trauma-informed therapy recognises the lasting impact that overwhelming or distressing experiences can have on a person’s sense of safety, self, and relationships. My way of working is shaped not only by professional training, but also by lived experience, which has deepened my understanding of how trauma can affect the body, emotions, and patterns of relating. My perspective supports a therapeutic approach grounded in sensitivity, respect, and collaboration, where care is taken to work at a pace that feels safe and empowering for each individual. I place great value on building a trusting therapeutic relationship, moving at a pace that feels right for you, and working collaboratively to support healing in a way that feels steady and empowering.

  • Addiction recovery facilitation and coaching offers supportive, non-judgemental space to explore change, strengthen motivation, and build a more sustainable way of living. My work is informed not only by professional training, but also by lived experience of recovery, which brings a deep respect for the complexity of addiction and the courage it takes to seek help. Drawing on motivational approaches, a biopsychosocial understanding, Internal Family Systems, and 12-step principles, I work collaboratively and flexibly, tailoring support to your values, strengths, and stage of recovery.

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Personal Development

My services are not only for times of acute distress, but also for those seeking personal development, clarity, and balance.

I have extensive experience working with busy professionals who are navigating family pressures, work–life balance, and the demands of high responsibility roles.

I have worked with professionals in the fields of education, law, information technology, and biomedical sciences, offering a confidential, reflective space to slow down, gain insight, and make sustainable changes that support both personal wellbeing and professional life.

  • Counselling may be short-term or open-ended, depending on your needs and preferences. This can be discussed at the outset and reviewed regularly as part of the work.

  • Sessions usually take place once a week and last 50 minutes. Other arrangements may be discussed where appropriate.

  • Yes. Online counselling is available via a secure video platform and is offered in line with BACP guidance. Online work may not be suitable for everyone, and this can be discussed during an initial conversation.

  • Counselling is not about giving advice or directing you what to do. Instead, it offers a collaborative process that supports you in exploring your experiences and making your own informed choices.

  • You can contact me via the enquiry form or email to arrange an initial session. I will respond as soon as possible and let you know about availability.

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