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I am currently offering sessions online. Mondays 9-7 and Wednesdays 9-9, 9-5 on Tuesdays and Thursdays and unavailable Friday to Sunday. 

I am looking to have a space to see clients face to face in Abergavenny soon. 

I am a trained Systemic Counsellor, and have over 10 years experience working with adults who have been impacted by sexual or domestic abuse. More recently I have also worked with those, who's mental health has hindered them accessing their local community and being able to live as they would like to. I work in a way that is relational, and work with what issues you bring, in a way that is non-judgemental and compassionate. I believe that we all have the capacity to grow and to learn how we can meet our own needs. I work in a way to help you understand how your life experiences have impacted you, and help you find ways of managing day to day life in a healthier way. 

I work in a trauma informed way, a therapeutic approach that recognises the pervasive impact of trauma on an individuals well-being and behavior. I do this with some psychoeducation around trauma and the brain, and we can then explore some ways of coping with symptoms of trauma, for example, anxiety or panic attacks. As I work in systems, we would also look at the impact in the systems you live in, such as family, work or other relationships. 

I offer a free 15 minute phone or video session, so we can meet in explore whether you feel I am the right counsellor for you.

In our first paid session we will discuss your needs and goals, and what you would like your experience of counselling to look like. 

As a supervisor, I work with the seven eyed model, this is because it relates to my training as a systemic counsellor. I believe relationship is key in supervision, and I aim to provide space for both trained and student counsellors, where they can talk about themselves and their client work without judgement, or fear of shame. I am passionate on clients being able to access good and ethical counsellors, and as a supervisor I hope I can help others to find who they are as a counsellor, and be able be comfortable in that. I have also managed a sexual violence service for 4 years, and feel that I have the knowledge and experience to hold other counsellors when they need it. 

 I am nearing the end of my supervision diploma. If you are looking for a supervisor, who can allow you to express yourself freely and support and to hold you, then we can arrange sessions around both your wellbeing and working with what your clients bring. My training and experience, comes with the belief in the healing of a human relationship, and also have a deep understanding of the impact of trauma, and what can help the journey of healing. 

I am happy to offer a free 15-20 minute video call so that we can decide if we are a match. I would like to know your journey so far, and also what your are looking for in a supervisor.