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Perhaps you are feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed or stuck in patterns that no longer seem to help you?  Even the first few sessions of therapy can create insight and change.  I bring over 7 years of full-time experience to the therapy space and offer one-to-one counselling and psychotherapy for adults in a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment.  I have a calm, thoughtful and curious approach with particular experience in childhood trauma, loss, anxiety and depression and will support you toward a place of greater clarity, resilience and well-being.

I work in a relational way, which means that I help you develop and deepen the relationship you have within yourself but also take care to forge a trusting, safe therapeutic connection with you, through which you can feel safe enough to be real and curious around your own story within the sessions.

In terms of what you can expect from me, I will listen attentively and respond actively, offering gentle challenge to help you understand and explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck.  Together, we may choose to look at the ways your past experiences shape your present, and how change can become possible.

My approach is integrative and tailored to each client.  While my core training is in Integrative Therapy, I draw upon Internal Family Systems (IFS), which supports compassionate exploration of the different parts of yourself.  I may also incorporate Brainspotting, a gentle approach for processing trauma and emotional pain.  These modalities allow for deep work while respecting your pace, boundaries and goals.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, your sense of self, trauma, loss or relationship difficulties, I can offer you a space to make sense of what is happening and to begin moving towards your own personal well-being goals.

I have worked with individual adults across a wide range of settings including the voluntary sector, employee assistance programmes and private practice.  I offer both short- and long-term weekly therapy, depending on your needs.

I welcome clients facing a variety of challenges, including (but not limited to) anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, relationship issues and self-worth struggles.  

Sessions are available in person from my private therapy room in central Barnstaple, or remotely via Zoom.  I offer a limited number of lower-fee spaces for people on reduced incomes.  Please feel welcome to get in touch via email, text or phone if you’d like to explore working together.

My core training/qualifications include:

CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Íø±¬ÃÅ accredited course)

CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies

CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

Additional qualifications include:

Brainspotting Phase 1 & 2 (Brainspotting UK)

IFS (Internal Family Systems) Level 1 training (IFS Institute)

Cruse Bereavement Care/Ascentis National Awarding Body: Awareness in Bereavement Care Foundation Course.

The initial assessment session is a gentle starting point for us to get to know one another and to explore whether working together feels right.  It's a space where you can get a feel for the safety and support the sessions offer and where we can begin to explore what has brought you to therapy. We’ll talk about how we might work together and what you hope to gain from the process.  You will be invited to share, at your own pace, aspects of your current situation, background and anything from your past that feels important.