Íø±¬ÃÅ

I am available weekdays up until 6pm. 

I am a person-centred counsellor based in Bourne End. Whatever issue you need to work through we will take that journey together in a safe, nurturing and non-judgemental space, exploring your thoughts and feelings at your pace. 

Although I have the diploma qualifications and professional experience required of a counsellor, I am also a fellow human with life experience and know how challenging it can be, so warmth and empathy are my most valuable tools. 

I will accept you as you are, giving you space to talk about your situation, endeavouring to learn about your world from your frame of reference. 

Alongside private practice, I work as a volunteer counsellor at a local charitable agency. I also regularly work with Alzheimers and Dementia patients and carers.

My philosophy

I view life as a flowing river and we are all swimmers in that river. We are never in the same water at any point in our lives. Our surroundings or closest people may appear constant, but our circumstances, others' circumstances and our emotions are constantly changing and we need to keep swimming. Sometimes we become stuck and ensnarled on obstacles on our path, other times the current can overwhelm us and pull us under. Sometimes we become tired and feel unable to go on.

I endeavour to empower you to find your flow again, helping you unburden yourself and find your own inner resources to move forward and embrace your life with greater confidence. Together we can help you gain a better understanding of yourself and situations that may be troubling you. 

Examples of issues I can help with include anxiety, depression, grief, loneliness, health concerns, relationship problems, family conflicts and struggles with self-concept. I can also help you find your confidence and creativity. 

The person-centred approach suggests that given the conditions of empathy, unconditional positive regard and authenticity, positive change can occur whatever the issue.

I practice from my peaceful, cosy and private space in Bourne End. There is ample on-street parking free of charge. 

I offer a free no-obligation telephone consultation (up to 20 mins) where we can discuss your requirements and answer any questions you may have. 

From there, if you decide you would like to go ahead with face to face counselling then I will send you a working agreement to look at prior to our session for your approval. In our first session, we can decide on an appropriate timescale for your counselling. 

I work with adults aged 18+ and older adults.