Helping people heal and find themselves again
Welcome. I’m an experienced accredited counsellor and life coach who can help you find your way when things are difficult.
Sometimes things happen in our lives that make us feel as if we’ve lost our sense of who we are or where we want to be. And sometimes it can be hard to find our way back from that.
The work we do will be guided by your own choices and needs. You can express these in a confidential space of emotional safety and we can explore what is happening for you, better understand it and heal. As a qualified life coach I can also build on the therapeutic work to help you define and move towards your goals. I work in an inclusive non-judgemental practice.
If that’s what you feel you need, please look through this website to see if I can help.
About Me (she/her)
I am NCS accredited, with a CPCAB Diploma in therapeutic counselling, a Diploma in psychosexual therapy and am a qualified couples therapist.I also hold specialist qualifications in working with sexual, gender and cultural identity, with the LGBTQ+ community and with neurodivergence.
I started counselling to help people through difficult points in their lives and the more I worked, the more I realised the value of being supported in this way, especially at points where it can feel very lonely to be where you are. Life coaching was a natural progression, as it is a lot easier to achieve your life goals with someone who knows you therapeutically and knows what your blocks may be.
I work with individuals and couples who are experiencing emotional challenges and help them find their own ways forward to the goals they set themselves.
I am an integrative therapist and coach, able to choose and work with the modality best suited to you and your needs. It may be that we use a range of techniques depending on the different concerns we are dealing with. This is done in a way that will always keep you at the heart of the process, and the work we do will be guided by your choices, your needs and your emotional safety with respect for your autonomy.
Counselling
Your thoughts, feelings and experiences are unique, but it can help to express these to someone who has a specialist understanding of where you are coming from. Together we can find your way forward to help you better cope and explore what is happening for you and to support you through it.
Cultural identity
Current events in our society are throwing up questions for many of us. Who are we in this in-between space? How can we reconcile so many conflicting feelings around this? How can we understand them?I can help by creating a space in which you feel safe to explore these questions. In which you can recognise and express what is happening for you in a changing and sometimes frightening world and to identify and accept who you are and who you want to be, even when these feel conflicted.I’ve worked with organisations such as the Royal College of Art and LSHTM supporting staff and students of colour. I’ve also supported and provided testimony to some involved in the Windrush scandal. I appreciate how difficult it can be to navigate this world from a non-white space.I also realise there are aspects of racial community that can be difficult to talk about. We can feel we are betraying our culture or ourselves by doing so. That is why I will always emphasise the safety of this space and of you within it. It can be easier to talk about things with someone who understands and has the appropriate training and experience. I am happy to discuss specific aspects of this with you.
Sexuality and Gender
Questioning and exploring your sexual or gender identity can feel overwhelming and finding a counsellor who understands how lost you can feel and how lonely it can be can make a real difference. I work in a way that is affirming, accepting and empathetic.Often this work raises questions of internal bias and conflict and I will help you navigate these in a pressure-free, positively affirming space, recognising intersectionality and keeping your emotional safety at the heart of the processI work in a non judgemental inclusive way, respecting your autonomy and individuality.I am also accredited with Pink Therapy and have specific qualifications in working within the LGBTQ+ community.
Couples Counselling
It can be difficult to see outside ourselves and this presents challenges when we are trying to make a relationship work, so it can be vital to have a source of support to help you through. I work with couples who are encountering relationship difficulties, such as infidelity, bereavement or life challenges, particularly in an uncertain world. This means working with both of you and finding a way forward that works for you as a couple and as individuals, giving you a stronger bond and the relationship you want. Sessions are normally held with both of you although this will depend on your needs and goals. I am also a qualified psychosexual therapist and will work with you to resolve issues that may have arisen around this aspect of your relationship.
Psychosexual Therapy
I am a qualified psychosexual therapist and work with a range of issues in this field, including sexual identity, kink and sexuality. I run a sex positive practice, working in an inclusive and affirming way within a non-judgemental accepting space. This can be a topic which is difficult to navigate and we often encounter numerous blocks and biases which muddle our understanding and can leave us feeling confused and conflicted. This can mean we don’t feel sexually satisfied or fulfilled. I will help you explore these topics, offering information and a therapeutic space to work towards a self accepting celebration of your sexuality and a more fulfilled sex life.
Life Coaching
I offer a variety of life coaching services that will help you overcome personal challenges and allow you to achieve your individual life goals. This can be done after therapy or as a completely separate process.
Achieving Life Goals
We all have goals in life but sometimes we get stuck as to how to achieve the . Coaching can identify and overcome blocks to your success and guide you towards your end goal. As a qualified therapist I can help you understand your unique psychological perspective and as a qualified life coach I can champion your journey into achieving these goals. The way to your success is specific to you and what works for you and we can find that way together.
Achieving Financial Goals
Achieving our financial goals often sets us up for achieving success in other parts of our lives. These coaching sessions aim to encourage and guide you towards accomplishing your financial goals, overcoming and blocks and finding a way forward that works for you.These sessions do not offer specific financial advice but give guidance on healthy financial practices and help you understand your own habits and concerns about money.
Self Esteem and Self Acceptance Package
Self acceptance is an integral part of self esteem. It allows us to be happy in who we are and how we see the world and yet so many of us struggle with this.I offer a set a 6 coaching sessions designed specifically to achieve self acceptance with compassion and empathy. Please note you do not have to explore this concept in this way. Achieving self acceptance may be part of a bigger piece of work or you may only be interest in specific aspects of this, leaving the deeper work to another time. As ever, the approach is flexible and intended to work with what you need.
Relationship Coaching Session
These coaching sessions work with you as a couple to reach specific goals in your relationship. This may be a follow on from couples counselling or as a stand alone piece of work. Goals often follow themes such as money, sex or communication and these sessions aim to help you achieve these goals in a way that works for both of you. You may be unsure as to whether counselling or coaching is appropriate and I am happy to discuss your particular situation and advise you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions and their answers. If you have another question please contact me and I’ll be happy to answer.
How much do you charge?
I offer a free online or telephone assessment to determine what you are looking for and see if I’m the right therapist or coach for you.For individuals, sessions are £70 for counselling and £100 for coachingFor couples, sessions are £90 for counselling and £120 for coachingPayments are by bank transfer or cash.
How do I make an appointment?
You can contact me using the contact form or call me on 0778 7756032. I will aim to get back to you within 48 hours to discuss your requirements and, if you would like to proceed, agree and a time and date that works for us.
When are you available?
This depends on my current client list and also whether you would like face to face sessions or online ones and the time of day you are looking for. Evenings tend to be busier but I operate a waiting list for particular slots if the one you want isn’t available.
How many sessions will I need?
This is completely dependent on your goals and what you want to achieve in the counselling or coaching process. Some clients choose a few weeks and some a few months. For others it is part of their ongoing self care. It is a process as individual as you are, but the choice is always with you.
