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Currently accepting new clients Mon-Weds afternoons and evenings at Viney Hall Physiotherapy Centre.

I offer one to one counselling in a safe, confidential and supportive space. I use a person-centred approach to help explore the issues that have led you to seek support. Clients describe me as warm, friendly and down-to-earth. I work compassionately, collaboratively and without judgement.

There are many reasons why people choose to come to counselling. No problem is too big or too small. Perhaps you have been struggling with something for a long time, or you might have experienced a recent challenge or upheaval in your life. Maybe it feels like things have got on top of you and you can’t cope, or perhaps you feel that issues like anxiety or stress are preventing you from living your life to the full.

Although counselling can initially feel daunting, it can also be a huge relief to speak to someone about what is troubling you. It can sometimes be hard to know where to start and what you want. We will work together to unravel what is important to you, and what changes, if any, you would like to make.

Counselling provides an opportunity for you to look at issues in your life that are causing you concern, and to explore ways to make positive changes. This could mean examining old limiting habits and beliefs that are no longer helpful, or challenging negative responses or patterns of behaviour that no longer work for you.

I am committed to being alongside you in this process, which, though it may sometimes be difficult, is ultimately rewarding.

I am a qualified Íø±¬ÃÅ registered counsellor and follow a person-centred and integrative approach. At the core of my work is the belief that a trusting and genuine therapeutic relationship is of primary importance and is the foundation of effective therapy.

In practice, this means I believe in developing a genuine collaborative working relationship based on honesty, openness and trust, creating a space where you can feel safe and heard, without judgement.

I also strongly believe in supporting clients with practical tools and strategies they can use themselves that can help make a difference both in the short and long term. I draw on a range of different theories such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) that enable me to offer an approach tailored to what you might find most helpful.

I welcome adult clients from all backgrounds. As my practice is based by woodland in the beautiful Forest of Dean, I am happy to ‘Walk and Talk’ if that would be more comfortable for you. Being outside in nature can offer huge benefits to our wellbeing and some people find it easier to talk while walking side by side. 

If you feel that counselling may help, I offer a free 30-minute consultation so that we can explore how we might work together, and find out what support you may be looking for.

There is no obligation to continue with sessions after this initial meeting as it is important for you to decide if you feel comfortable and wish to continue in counselling with me.