Counselling helps by giving yourself space and time to talk about what is causing you pain in your life. I won't tell you won't to do but I will help you to change your own life by offering you a warm, quiet, relaxed and confidential space where you will feel heard and understood. Benefits of counselling can include increasing your confidence, building higher self-esteem, feeling calmer, more restful sleep, being able to say no to others without feeling guilty and enjoying more fulfilling relationships  - but most of all - enjoying your life and being you!

Your counselling session will be all about you and we will look at the issues that are troubling you.  This will give you an opportunity for reflection - something you may not have the time or energy for in every day life.  As counselling is a collaborative effort it requires you to put in time and effort during the therapy process too. This will enable you to develop deeper self-compassion and emotional well-being, enabling you to move from where you are now to feeling free, empowered and transformed, happier and better equipped for life.

Everyone's issues are significant to them and only you will know if you need professional help.  Whether you've felt this way for a short time or many years, counselling is a great way of helping before issues become worse or develop in to a crisis.  I will help you feel safe and supported - no problem is too big or too small and all emotions are welcome. Some people worry that Counselling may make them feel worse but it isn't all negative - you will also laugh, feel excited, confident and happy, maybe for the first time in a long time.

Yes. What you share with me during counselling is treated confidentially and your privacy is very important to me.

There are some limited circumstances where I may need to share information, for example if I am seriously concerned about your safety or the safety of someone else, where there is a safeguarding concern, or where I am legally required to do so.

I receive regular clinical supervision as part of safe and ethical practice. I may discuss aspects of my client work in supervision, but I take care to protect your identity and only share information that is relevant and necessary.