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Online and In Person counselling. My private practice is currently on Mondays and Tuesdays each week. If you leave a message I will contact you by the first Mon/Tues following your message. 

I provide a safe and confidential space in which you and I can explore and address your difficulties, so you may find a more fulfilling way of being in the world. I work in a collaborative and creative way, drawing on the skills and range of therapeutic interventions I have learnt over the course of my career to support this work. I have an understanding of the challenges individuals can experience and I am both welcoming of difference and open to exploration where you, the client wish.

Central to my work is understanding and working from your unique perspective and values in order to support you to find a way forward that fits for your unique situation. As well as counselling for all issues, I have a particular specialism in working with trauma from sexual violence, both recent and long ago.

It takes courage to take that first step into counselling, whether for the very first time or returning at a later stage. Let's take the time together to create a safe, strong, therapeutic relationship where you can let go of what you no longer wish to carry and learn new strengths to carry you into the next phase of your life.

www.forestcounselling.org.uk

I bring extensive experience working alongside marginalised communities, and this continues to shape my inclusive and evolving approach.

Clients often describe me as engaged, non-judgemental, and easy to talk to - something I deeply value in building a safe and supportive space.

My background includes (but isn't limited to) working with individuals of all genders and ages who have experienced abuse, neglect, and sexual harm.

I work in a Person-Centred way, which to me, sites you as the expert in your own experience, as together we embark on the journey for you to find your meaningful path.

Following your first contact, I will ask for a phone number so we can set up a time for an initial call to ask each other questions to see if I will be a good fit for you as a counsellor. This is a free, no-obligation call generally lasting 15 - 20 minutes and, if agreed between us, ending with an appointment booked in the diary. 

I offer 1:1 counselling supervision for practising therapists either from my counselling practice room in the Forest of Dean, or online via Teams or Zoom.

My supervision practice day is currently Tuesday, subject to some flexibility. 

Sessions can be fortnightly or monthly depending on your requirements. I offer 45 minute, 60 minute, and 90 minute sessions (i.e £55.00, £70.00, £105.00).

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Clinical supervision is:

• An exploration of the relationship between actions and feelings.
• A tool for professional development.
• A safe place.
• A place of learning.
• Supportive.
• A place to share burdens of work.
• A place to share ideas and perspectives.
• A structured framework for reflection.
• Mutually supportive for all.
• Open to questions and challenges.
• About listening and being heard.
• Inclusive.
• Affirming.
• Self-driven/self-owned by participants.
• Supportive of personal accountability.

I offer a professional, collaborative, nurturing space to reflect on your work as a therapist and bring your competency and confidence to your highest levels. 

I offer a free, no obligation, initial 20 minute phone call/online session for us to discover if we will work well together.