How I work with you

I am a qualified Integrative counsellor, this means I'm trained in several different approaches which I might use in sessions with you. Some draw on early years of your life, and how this is impacting you now, many focus on the here and now and what is happening for you in the moment.

I'm not a once size fits all kind of therapist, so I don't enforce any particular way of working with you. If you don't want to explore past experiences, and would rather focus on right now, let's do that. I'm here to find out what you need from me, and how I can fit that into therapy sessions.

You might not know what you need, and that's okay. Sometimes, therapy is about figuring out what is or isn't working for you at the time. So, I like to check in with you, if you have any worries/concerns, expectations of therapy and what feels right to you as we work together.

It can feel daunting from the first call, to starting your first session of therapy. This is normal, many people feel apprehensive, I'm here to do my best to put you at ease and give you space when you're ready to talk.

As a counsellor, I am not here to advise you on what to do, or how to be, but to simply accept you as you are. You have a confidential space with me to explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and experiences in a safe, non-judgmental way.

How do I get started?

Head over to the Contact page at the top and fill in the form, I’ll email you as soon as I can and arrange an Introductory call with you.

This gives you the opportunity to become familiar with me.

I also use this time to find out more on what your difficulties are that you’re bringing to therapy, and if I’m the right counsellor to support you.

From there, we book a regular session slot.

It’s up to you how long you would like to work with me, some people may need a few sessions, others work more long-term. Whatever you choose, I am here to offer you a safe, gentle approach to support you.