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I am available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday;  offering a flexible approach to sessions.

Earliest time slot, 8.30am, with my last session finishing at 7pm.  

My approach is blended.  I have in person  availability in Banbury,  or can offer online, telephone or walking therapy by arrangement, depending on what feels most comfortable for you. 

Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to visit my profile. If you’re thinking about starting therapy or looking for support because you’re feeling stuck, lost, or alone, please remember—you’re not alone. Everyone faces challenging moments at different times in life, and reaching out is positive and courageous.

Therapy can be a truly transformative experience. It can help improve your wellbeing and deepen your understanding of yourself and your place in the world, should you choose to take that next step.

To help you decide whether I am the right therapist for you, I’d like to share a little about my background. 

My passion throughout life has been to support others and help people find ways to make the most of the precious life we all share. 

I have worked in mental health for several decades.  Initially, training as an Occupational Therapist, however the most meaningful part of my career has been in the charity sector, working with individuals and groups in the community and with larger organizations. I’ve also volunteered to deliver safeguarding courses to children and adults, and have supported people through various forms of loss, such as bereavement, health, or redundancy. More recently, I’ve worked as a counsellor for a charity supporting individuals and families living with life-limiting illnesses.

I hold two MSc degrees—one in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and another in Business Psychology. This combination allows me to bring a therapeutic approach to work-related challenges, making my experience especially relevant if you’re struggling in the workplace.

I also want to acknowledge that, as you can see, I am a white, middle-class, middle-aged woman. While this may shape your initial impression, I want to reassure you that I am deeply committed to working in a diverse and inclusive way, with all aspects of your self, being welcomed. 

You are invited to bring any challenges, difficult thoughts, or doubts to our sessions. Together, we’ll explore these issues at your pace, creating space for them to unfold and helping you begin to understand and manage intrusive feelings.

If you’re new to therapy, here’s what you can expect: 

We’ll start with a relaxed 15 minute explorative telephone call, giving you the chance to see if you feel comfortable moving forward with me ( free of charge). 

If you decide you would like to work with me, our initial sessions will focus on building a trusting relationship where you feel safe, and at ease in our space.