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My availability is fairly fluid depending on clients coming to the end of their counselling journey and new clients starting. I offer early sessions from 8am up to 8pm in the evening, as I know if you're in full time work getting the help you want can become difficult because of the availability of the therapist. At present, I do not work at the weekends. However, between the two of us, hopefully, we can come to some time that suits us both.

I am an integrative counsellor who believes in a human-to-human approach, grounded in empathy, support, and unconditional acceptance. My aim is to create a safe space where you can feel safe and free from judgment, allowing you to unpack your emotions, experiences, and fears at your own pace.

As humans, we all make mistakes- it's an essential part of learning and growth. I do not believe in judging someone for what they've done or feel they've done wrong. Instead, I strive to see each person as unique and work collaboratively to find the approach that best supports their therapeutic journey.

My practice is inspired by various theories and models, including transactional analysis, solution-focused techniques, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and the Gestalt approach. I work with children, young people, and adults, adapting my methods to suit each individual's needs.

Creativity is often a powerful tool in therapy. Creative interventions can help individuals access sensations, emotions, and stories that may be difficult to express through conversation alone. These approaches foster self-awareness and connection, but are entirely optional- if you find working creatively uncomfortable, that's perfectly okay.

At other times, therapy may simply involve talking and sharing your story while I provide a compassionate and supportive presence. Even this, in itself, can be incredibly powerful and transformative.

Ultimately, my goal is to ensure you feel heard, valued, and understood, as we work together toward healing and growth.

At present, I offer online or face-to-face counselling.

I don't have a counselling room at my home, but I offer therapy sessions at two welcoming locations: one in Folkestone and another in Cheriton. These spaces are designed for clients who prefer the warmth and connection of face-to-face therapy. If you prefer online therapy, we can meet via a video platform with the camera turned on. Online therapy is a great option as it saves travel time, accommodates those with mobility issues, and is perfect if leaving your home is challenging. I'm here to support you in whichever way works best for you.

If you email me or have shown interest in me becoming your therapist, I will email you back and ask for a suitable time for you and I to have an informal chat. This helps us both to gain a little insight into the other person's personality and is an opportunity for you to ask me any questions you may have. This is quite important, as your relationship with your therapist is the crux to trusting them with your inner thoughts and feelings. If you think about it, we wouldn't tell someone who we don't trust our darkest secrets would we, and it's the same in therapy, you won't want to be vulnerable and open up with a therapist who you feel is untrustworthy.

Once you have decided that I am the therapist for you, we arrange a time and date for our first session together. These sessions last for 50 minutes at the same time and day each week (unless we have arranged otherwise).

In the first session, I do an assessment and we complete a contract together. This isn't as horrific as some people think it may be...It is a few questions such as DOB, address, GP details, experiences of depression, anxiety, what your sleep is like, any addictions in the past or present, family life, etc. It lasts for around 30 minutes and then the client has time to start to tell their story. After that, in future sessions, the whole 50 minutes is directed in the way the client would like, such as telling their story, speaking about their week, unpacking certain problems, and so on.