BSc (Hons) / MBACP
Qualified & Experienced
Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
Fully Insured & Enhanced DBS Checked
I am trauma-informed and I work Integratively, tailoring therapy specifically to your wants and needs, sometimes drawing additionally from more creative counselling tools and techniques for the times when words alone are not enough
Hello and welcome,
There may be many reasons why you found your way here today, but I am glad you did.
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Life is unpredictable; it can be difficult and messy and our world can be turned upside down in a heartbeat. We all struggle at times and this can leave us thinking, feeling or behaving in ways we do not understand. Perhaps feeling sad, angry, worried, lost, stuck, hopeless, numb or just confused, wanting something to be different or to change, but not being able to find a way forward.
If this sounds like you, then please get in touch.
I offer a warm, welcoming, safe and confidential space away from the pressures of your everyday life, where you can be heard. A space where you will be supported to explore what is going on for you, and where you can begin to make sense of things.
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Talking things through with someone who is trained to listen, and who will not judge you or tell you what to do, can help you understand yourself and your situation better. With greater self-awareness and insight, you can discover new solutions and start to move forward towards living your life the way you want to live it, learning tools and techniques along the way to help you better cope with life’s inevitable challenges.​
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A safe space where you will be heard
Having worked at various agencies and within schools across Havering and Essex, I have years of experience working with adults and young people, and with all kinds of issues, including issues specifically relating to young adults. Some of my areas of expertise and special interest are listed below but if you can't see what you need, please feel free to get in touch:
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Abuse
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Anxiety
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Bereavement/grief
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Bullying
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Depression or low mood
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Family or childhood challenges
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Lack of motivation or direction
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Life changes, including divorce, separation, becoming a parent or step-parent, infertility, relocation, retirement, redundancy, empty nest, dealing with a medical diagnosis or disability etc.
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Loneliness or isolation
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Loss, including loved ones, pets, identity, job, meaning, purpose or direction
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Low confidence
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Low self-esteem
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Relationship/friendship issues
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Self-harm
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Stress
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Feeling stuck
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Suicidal thoughts
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Workplace/uni/college/school issues
Areas of expertise
Support for young people
Adolescence can be a tough time for a young person as they transition from childhood into adulthood.
They have to cope with the strong feelings and physical changes that are very much part of adolescence. Alongside this, they may feel insecure or confused about who they are and wonder about how they fit in the world around them. They may begin to take some risks as they explore their independence, experimenting with different roles, activities and behaviours. However challenging this might feel for parents, it is all part of the process of developing their own identity and direction in life.
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During this time they may need some help with their problems and worries. No matter how well they get on with their parents, adolescents may find it hard to talk to them and this is where it can help to talk to someone outside of their network of family and friends. As well as the areas listed above, counselling can be helpful for young people experiencing the following issues:
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Anxiety/social anxiety
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Body image
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Bullying
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Exam stress
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Family relationships
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Feeling under pressure
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Friendships
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Low self-esteem/low confidence
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Managing schoolwork
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Perfectionism
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Procrastination
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Relationships
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Stress
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Transitions to 6th form/college/uni
The Young Minds website has some great insights and useful resources for young people, as well as parents & carers, on a wide range of issues including navigating the process of getting support from your GP and/or CAMHS.
If you want to know more about young people's counselling and how I work, please take a look at my Information for Parents & Carers or get in touch for a chat.
Get in touch
If you would like to have a chat about whether counselling is right for you, please get in touch. I offer a free 20-minute informal and confidential telephone conversation with no obligation. If I can't help you, I will do my best to signpost you to someone who can.