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I am available for sessions either face to face, online or via the telephone.

Welcome to my private practice.  I am a huge believer in the power of counselling and the benefits it can have in your life.  I am an experienced counsellor, having worked with adults and young people from the age of 11 years with a wide variety of issues. I am friendly, compassionate, caring and empathic, upholding professionalism at all times.  We can work together on the issues that you want to work on and embark on a journey of self-discovery.  This is your time and safe space.   

I offer a counselling relationship that is respectful, safe, confidential and accepting of you as you are.  In this environment we can explore your life, your problems, issues or changes you want to make at a pace and in a way that suits you.  That can be by talking or maybe you would prefer to work creatively, it is your choice.

I am a humanistic integrative counsellor meaning that I have studied in depth a range of different therapeutic models.  I blend these models in a way that’s beneficial to you, respecting your autonomy.  We work together to achieve your goals, helping you put a plan in place to enable you to move forward in the direction you want. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, the past, low self-esteem, working through a bereavement, or feeling overwhelmed.  Helping people is my passion, this can mean promoting a space where you feel able to, work through life’s transitions or to change a pattern of behaviour that is keeping you stuck.   

I am experienced in working with Bereavement, and have worked with neurodivergent people. For two years I have been Lead Counsellor in secondary school and have considerable proficiency in working with young people. I also volunteered with Samaritans for three years and have experience working with suicidal clients.

Animal Assisted Therapy is a fantastic way of exploring difficult and painful issues.  I am a fully qualified animal assisted therapist and work with dogs and horses.  It is totally your choice if you would like to work with animals in your session and you are under no obligation to do so.  Animals can help you feel more relaxed and at ease helping release oxytocin, serotonin and prolactin which lowers blood pressure, relieves stress, improves mood, self-esteem and relieving anxiety.  

I work face to face from my practice just outside Tunbridge Wells in beautiful countryside.  I also deliver therapy online and via the telephone.

Your first session is called an assessment, it will involve us getting to know each other and I will ask you a few questions.  You will have the chance to ask me any questions and see if you want to work with me.  It will give you the time and space to explain what brings you to counselling.  We will identity what your goals are and what you hope to achieve at the end of your sessions.  

We will together complete some forms such as, the GAD-7 for any anxiety symptoms and a PHQ-9 for depression symptoms.  If you have experienced trauma we can also use an IES form.  These forms provide scores which help us identify any issues and problems. 

The assessment lasts for 50 minutes and you are under no obligation to go ahead with therapy.  If you decide you would like to work with me then we can arrange the next session and start your counselling journey.