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I have in person or online availability:

Monday 12 - 7pm

Tuesday 5.30 - 7.30pm

Wednesday 6 - 8pm

Friday 12 -7pm

I am a warm person offering a space to unpack life’s challenges and troubles.

I work on an open-ended basis or for a fixed period of time. I offer face-to-face sessions in Headingley, Leeds and online, with appointments generally being weekly or fortnightly.

Having someone to trust, listen without judgement, and offer perspective can make a big difference, especially at times when it is most needed.

At the core of my work is the creation of a space where clients can feel safe, respected fully as a unique individual, valued for their own particular life experiences and feelings. I have a ‘relational’ approach where the most important thing is the therapeutic relationship between counsellor and client.

As an integrative therapist I have skills that can help with an array of human challenges such as; anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, grief, guilt, shame, loss, betrayal, poor self image, negative and repetitive thoughts or generally feeling overwhelmed.

I have taken particular interest developing tools and strategies for dealing with stress that builds in the workplace and from the pressures associated with being a student.

I also specialise in working with clients who have had a difficult relationship with their father and have a wider interest in supporting men with their mental health.

I am a fully trained/qualified trauma informed therapeutic counsellor.

I am I.F.S (Internal Family Systems) informed. I.F.S is a modern approach to healing trauma which helps to integrate various 'parts' of ourselves, that often feel at odds with each other. The I.F.S approach seeks to integrate stuck emotions and defensive thought patterns that try to protect but can often keep a person locked in a cycle of self-defeating behaviour. Relationships, work and self-esteem are areas commonly affected. By adopting a more curious and compassionate attitude to oneself using the I.F.S approach people often experience healing and self empowerment, quickly.

As well as providing individual therapy, I have over ten years experience working in addiction treatment services; guiding people seeking recovery from substance misuse/alcoholism, trauma and mental health issues.

In my role helping people recover from addictions I have undertaken training in C.B.T (cognitive behavioural therapy) and Mindfulness Based Self Compassion; which help to deal effectively with a range of issues such as overcoming impulsive behaviours and addressing irrational fears.

I have an ongoing and dedicated interest in the science and practice of meditation. In other areas of my work I facilitate meditation sessions to an international community of individuals with a desire to explore consciousness, where we regularly realize peace, lightness and calm within ourselves.

So, as an optional extra at the end of each session, I offer of holistic wellbeing techniques based in mindfulness/meditation/breathwork and energy rebalancing.

Once taught, these simple tools can be practiced alone. But again, they are optional.

Initially, I offer a free half hour telephone consultation to help you decide if I may be off benefit to you :)