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I always try to arrange a counselling session time to suit my clients and I can be flexible for individuals who work shifts.  I can offer counselling sessions week days and weekends. 

I offer Walking Therapy in Ashridge Forest meeting by the National Trust shop. Postcode HP4 1LX

I can also offer other walking locations to suit you including Cholesbury Common just outside Chesham. Postcode HP23 6ND

I have a quiet private room in my home for seeing clients, both individuals and couples

I also see clients at Naturality Wellness Centre Lower Kings Road, Berkhamsted, there is limited availability here. 

I can offer home visits.

I also offer counselling sessions by phone.  

I am normally available on my mobile 07799350160 weekdays between 9am and 9pm or weekends between 10am and 6pm. If I am unavailable I will respond to a voice message or text as soon as possible.  I do offer some concessionary rates.

This year I will not be available for the last 10 days of September and the first 10 days of October. Please feel free to e-mail or text me and I will contact you as soon I can.

I qualified as a Person-Centred Counsellor in 1991 and became a Íø±¬ÃÅ Accredited Counsellor in 2001.  I have worked in a variety of settings. These include voluntary counselling working with individuals experiencing a variety of challenging issues, GP surgery clients, employee assistance programmes and in private practice.

In my private practice I work with both individuals and couples. The main part of the counselling is talking and I will be providing you with space to explore what is happening for you in your own time.

Using creative materials can be very valuable and this can be included when seeing clients at my home or at the Naturality Wellness Centre.

 One of the ways of working which many clients find suits them very well is Walking therapy.

Walking Therapy enables individuals to benefit from counselling in a therapeutic outdoor environment. Walking Therapy is a particularly effective form of counselling because of the benefits of being in nature and seeing the changing seasons around you and being aware of the impact these changes have on you personally. I am willing to walk in all weathers, the choice about whether to walk if the weather is challenging is up to you.

In addition to walking therapy I offer 'walk, wander and wonder' This is walking at a slower pace and enables you to appreciate everything around you, the bird song, the views, the many different trees, and the changing colours of nature. If you wish we can sit on one of the quiet benches to relax and enjoy everything  around you.  This is particularly valuable if you struggle with anxiety.

I also offer counselling by phone.

I provide personal therapy for students on counselling courses where personal therapy is a course/Íø±¬ÃÅ requirement.

In my practice I believe that every individual is valuable and unique. I value that uniqueness and individuality and offer a relationship of equals that respects you as my client and offers a space for you to be yourself and to explore what is troubling you in your own way and in your own time. 

I work in a Person-Centred way and offer empathy and unconditional positive regard and I endeavour to be real, honest and genuine in the counselling relationship. My commitment is to be alongside you and for us to work together for as long as you need the space. I have seen clients for as little as six weeks and for as long as 6 years and I believe that both short term and long term work is beneficial for individuals and couples depending on their needs. 

Occasionally just one or two counselling session can be enough, allowing an opportunity for exploration and resolution of a current issue.