I believe that everyone deserves a space where they can feel truly heard, understood and accepted without judgement. So often, we can find ourselves asking, “What’s wrong with me?” Yet I believe that one of the most compassionate questions we can ask is, “What has happened to you?”
Our experiences shape the way we see ourselves, our relationships and the world around us. Counselling can offer a safe space in which to make sense of those experiences with curiosity and compassion.
Whether you are facing anxiety, loss, relationship difficulties or trauma, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life, I offer a calm, compassionate and confidential space where we can work together at a pace that feels right for you.
As an experienced, professionally qualified therapeutic counsellor in private practice and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I am based in South Holland, Lincolnshire, and work online with adults throughout the UK.
Working together at this time
At present, I offer counselling online via secure Zoom or telephone.
For many people, online counselling provides a supportive, effective and flexible way of working, allowing us to meet from a place where you feel comfortable and without the need to travel.
However we meet, my aim is to build a therapeutic relationship in which you feel supported, understood and able to explore whatever has brought you to counselling.
I hope to resume face-to-face counselling in the future and will update this page when further details are available.
If you would prefer to work face-to-face, you are very welcome to get in touch and register your interest. Although I cannot yet confirm the arrangements or timescale, I would be happy to contact you when I know more.
If online counselling feels right for you, or if you have any questions and would simply like to talk through what might feel most helpful, I would be delighted to hear from you.
A little about my approach
For over 23 years, I have had the privilege of walking alongside people through many different seasons of their lives, and for the past 19 years I have worked in private practice. During that time, one thing has become increasingly clear to me: every person who comes to counselling has a unique story, and no two journeys are ever quite the same.
Working within private practice and charitable organisations has continually deepened my belief that meaningful therapy begins with feeling safe enough to be heard, understood and accepted. As we begin to make sense of where you are today, it can often be helpful to gently explore the experiences that have shaped you along the way.
Together, we become curious about the beliefs you hold, the ways you have learnt to cope and the patterns that may have developed over many years. Many of these may once have helped you to survive difficult experiences or relationships. Sometimes they continue to support you, and sometimes they may begin to limit how you live or how you see yourself.
My professional experience has included working within both the public sector and charitable organisations, including:
- Dhiverse, a sexual health charity in Cambridgeshire, as a support worker.
- The Matthew Project in West Norfolk, supporting people affected by drug and alcohol use.
- A mental health charity in West Norfolk, where I worked as both a counsellor and group facilitator.
Each of these roles has broadened my understanding of the many different ways people experience emotional pain, loss, trauma, relationships and change. They continue to shape the way I think, listen and work alongside the people who place their trust in me.
My hope is that counselling becomes a place where you feel safe enough to explore your experiences openly and honestly. Together, we can make sense of what has brought you here, deepen your understanding of yourself and consider new ways of relating to yourself and others with greater compassion and authenticity.
Thank you for taking the time to visit my website. If you feel that I may be the right counsellor for you, I would be delighted to hear from you.