Are symptoms of anxiety holding you back or keeping you awake a night? Do you feel like you put everyone's needs before your own, but this leaves you feeling unhappy or unimportant? Perhaps you feel stuck in a rut and don't know where to start to get out of it? Have you recently experienced a loss and need support? These are just a few examples, of the sort of issues I work with. You don't have to deal with the issue alone, I am here to help you! 

 

I offer Talking Therapy and Hypnotherapy, both online and face to face in my garden office. My clients often tell me, I make talking therapy feel easy, because they are comfortably able to share their experiences. They feel safe and heard. I am very much client led, so you are in charge of what is discussed in sessions, and I tailor your therapy based on your needs. I provide knowledge, techniques and tools to empower you and sometimes set homework between sessions, for reflection. Together we can explore the issue in a confidential space, at your pace. Sessions are relaxed and conversational, with no pressure or judgement. I offer a free introductory call, with no obligation to commit, so we can have a chat to see if we are the right fit and take it from there. 

 

What Type of Counsellor am I?

I am a Pluralistic Psychotherapist, accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental space for clients to talk openly and freely as they wish, regardless of background or orientation. Working pluralistically means I am not restricted to work in only one modality. For example, I can help provide tools and techniques for managing symptoms of anxiety, but at the same time explore the deeper root cause of it too. I have a range of techniques and methods at my disposal, within the Person Centred, Psychodynamic and Cognitive-Behavioural approaches. Please refer to my "Therapy Approaches" page, for further information.

 

What to expect in your first session?

Once you have enquired about starting your therapy with me, I will arrange your first session. This will run as a standard 50 minute session and will involve us getting to know each other a little bit, helping me understand the issue you are facing. This session helps us to put a plan in place for your future sessions. Sessions are relaxed and conversational with a warm and welcoming feeling.

 

How many sessions should I have?

I offer short term and long term therapy. It very much depends on your preference. For therapy to have an impact, the recommended minimum number of sessions is 8, normally on a weekly basis. However, I understand that therapy can be expensive, so I am flexible and can offer fortnightly sessions too. I have worked with clients on a longer term basis, for example over 12 months . For exploring and working on deeper rooted issues, longer term therapy is more beneficial. This can be agreed in the first session but also, can be discussed at check in points along the way, if you are unsure at the start how long you will want. There is certainly no time limit on how long you can come to me for therapy, its an open door. 

 

What can I help with?

My specialism is working with Anxiety symptoms and disorders, however these are often caused by deeper rooted problems, like self esteem or trauma. Just managing those symptoms can help someone move forward, but there may be a deeper issue that needs to be explored in order for the anxiety to be kept under control longer term. My training luckily enables me to work with client symptoms on the surface, whilst exploring the deeper rooted issue. This provides a more rounded therapy approach, without the restriction of only using one method. Here are just a few examples of the issues I work with; Generalised Anxiety disorder, Panic attacks/disorder, Relationship problems, Self esteem, Depression, Bereavement, Grief, Loss, Motivation, Self-defeating/unwanted behaviours, Trauma, Survivors of Narcissistic relationships and more. Some people can feel 'stuck' or 'lost' in their current situation and not able to pinpoint what the issue is.  I can help and assist you to uncover the answers.

 

Starting therapy can be a daunting prospect, but I can help make this less so, with no pressure. I offer all new clients a free 20 minute introductory call, where I take some details, learn more about what you are seeking and your availability. I believe every individual is their own expert and with the right support, everyone has the ability to change or work through issues they have, whether they are in the past, present or future.

 

Please find my details on my contact page to get in touch and start your therapy journey!