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I can offer a certain amount of flexibility to my working week. Please just ask.

I will do my best to reply promptly to all enquiries, if you have not heard from me within 5 working days, please check your junk mail as my emails have ended up in there before!

Life can be difficult, waking up every day and feeling like you are being weighed down with worries can be really tough but it doesn't have to be that way,  I might be able to help you.

Here are some things about me which might help you make your decision - I am an accredited counsellor, which means that i have proven that the way i work meets the high expectations of the Íø±¬ÃÅ.  I have experience working with most age groups.  In my counselling career so far, I have worked in the NHS and with a Grief Charity with children and young people and i have had many years working with adults with various life challenges.

You can count on me to bring my humaness to each session.  By getting to know you and listening to you, we can work together towards our final session.  This might sound a bit strange talking about our final session when we haven't even started yet!  I believe that as soon as we start we are always working towards an  ending, to a time where you feel that the work is done and you are ready to move forward with life.  

To help you reach that point, I can work in a solution focussed way, so that we may need less sessions and we are mainly focussing on one issue or longer term which allows for a more slower, gentle approach so we can spend time journeying through therapy, depending on what you need.  There are many different types of counselling and I can tap into a variety of my skills and experience in our work together.  

I work with a variety of mental health issues including -  stress and anxiety, depression, Autism, sexuality and gender issues, self harm, trauma, loss and grief, adoption and related issues for over 18's,  and relationship difficulties to name a few.

Please reach out to me if you feel that I can help.

Reaching out for help can feel scary and overwhelming and by you being here is a huge first step.  I believe that finding the right counsellor is so important, counsellors may offer similar things, but finding the right person for you, someone who you feel comfortable with, is fundamental to therapy being successsful.  With that in mind i reccommend that you do your research, talk to counsellors until you feel that connection with someone.

If you choose me, i will endeavour to offer tailor-made support for you.  I see my role as someone to see and validate you, without judgement, to build a trusting relationship, working with you side by side together, hearing what you say and to maybe gently challenge thoughts and behaviours that you may have brought from your younger years or behaviour patterns that are no longer working for you.  

My focus will be to help you to move away from the pain or discomfort from what you might be experiencing and help you move towards contentment with better self awareness, a healthier relationship with yourself and others so you can live a more fulfilling life.

Once i have received your enquiry, i will reach out to you to arrange the best time/day for us to have a chat on the phone.  this will give me an idea of what you might need and if i am the right person to help.  During the second session we will complete a 50 minute assessment, which may be virtual or in-person.  This gives me the chance to learn some more about you and ensure that I am best placed to support you, this also gives you the chance to get to know me too!  I appreciate there are lots of counsellors out there so finding one that you feel comfortable with is really important.  We can work out what the initial goals are to ensure that we keep on track, but of course these can change once therapy begins to evolve. 

I currently have space available for online supervision.  I am able to have some flexibility on times of the day and days of the week, so i would suggest that it might be helpful if you can get in touch and we can discuss what you need further.

In my role as a counsellor, over the years, I have worked with children, young people, adults, and older adults across a range of settings. My experience includes both employed and self-employed roles, working in different settings including school environments and within the NHS. This breadth of experience allows me to bring a rich and practical understanding to the supervisory space, offering informed support to you and your work with clients.

I gain so much from my own supervision and consider it a deeply valuable part of my professional life. It’s a genuine privilege to offer supervision to others, and I approach this role with respect, care, and a commitment to your growth as a practitioner.

I offer supervision from a person-centred stance, grounded in the core conditions of empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. My approach honours your autonomy as a practitioner while providing a collaborative and reflective space in which you can deepen your understanding, explore challenges, and develop your therapeutic practice.

I believe effective supervision is built on trust, openness, and mutual respect. Whether you're in training, newly qualified, or an experienced therapist, I aim to support your growth and well-being, helping you to stay aligned with your values and ethical responsibilities. I hold a deep respect for the personal and professional journeys that therapists bring to supervision, and I work relationally to foster a space where you feel safe to be curious, creative, and honest.

I have experience supervising practitioners working with adults, and diverse client groups across private practice, education. I welcome supervisees from all modalities who appreciate or are open to a relational, person-centred foundation.

Areas of interest include:

Working with trauma and complex grief

Therapist self-care and resilience

Ethical dilemmas and boundary issues

Developing reflective practice

I offer supervision online. Please feel free to contact me for an initial conversation about your needs and to explore whether we might work well together.

Our first supervision session will include an informal assessment, giving us both the opportunity to get to know each other and explore what you’re looking for from supervision. This helps me understand what’s important to you in your work as a counsellor—your approach, where you are in your professional development, and the kind of support you might need from me.

Equally, it gives you a chance to get a sense of who I am and whether I feel like the right fit for you—someone you feel comfortable enough with to share the complexities and nuances of your client work. Building a safe, respectful, and collaborative relationship is at the heart of how I work, and our first meeting is a valuable first step in that process.