Welcome…

Deciding to seek therapy can be a daunting experience, but often it can help add valuable insight and clarity to many of life’s problems. It doesn’t have to be long term, it can just be about finding a way to move forward when things become too complex for us to resolve ourselves.

Some people need just a few appointments, others much longer, you may wish to explore and make sense of your past experiences  – or you prefer to look at more immediate concerns that require goals and a focus on solutions.

As a trained integrative therapist I am able to offer both of these approaches through an integrative style. I have studied therapies such as Psychodynamic, Person Centred, CBT, and Solution Focused – and as we are all different, the therapy we receive should reflect this. I see clients with a wide range of concerns, but I have worked principally around issues such as bereavement, anxiety, low mood and low self-esteem.

The importance of finding the ‘right’ therapist

You may have tried counselling before but felt it didn’t work for you. Some of the more traditional styles of counselling may have felt a little detached, even cold, whilst others a little too confrontational. Whilst silence has its place in therapy, I prefer to work interactively with my clients, offering unconditional support yet gently challenging where necessary.

It may surprise you to know that one of the most important factors in therapy outcome is the relationship between you and your therapist; it is crucial you feel you have a good ‘fit’ and that you feel understood and listened to when discussing things that are difficult. It is always worth taking time to research the different types of therapies there are, and which techniques feel more suited to you and your concerns. You will find a summary of the more popular types of therapy on my FAQ page.

If you wish to book an introductory session, please contact me on the number below or use the contact form. An initial session will be arranged for you to determine if you feel I am the right fit for you, and equally will allow me to assess whether I feel I am the right person to help you. This does not commit you to any further sessions.

Anxiety

More than 8 million people in the UK suffer from some kind of anxiety disorder. People can become so used to feelings of anxiety that they don't realise there's a problem, and so suffer in silence. As anxious feelings intensify, so does social isolation, physical symptoms, and Click Here To Continue Reading

Bereavement

Having previously worked within the NHS as a bereavement counsellor, I have seen how grief can leave people feeling confused, overwhelmed, lonely and isolated. In addition to this, you may be feeling guilt or shame in the aftermath of a bereavement, and may feel you Click Here To Continue Reading

CBT Skills

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy teaches you a set of skills that enables you to be more aware of your thoughts and how they can affect your emotions. Once this is understood better, we aim to modify your underlying unhelpful thought processes, thereby changing your negative Click Here To Continue Reading

Depression

If your depression or unhappiness is affecting your quality of life, then you may be questioning whether you feel ready to discuss how you are feeling with an experienced therapist. Your low mood may be making you feel demotivated, isolated, and worthless, as well as Click Here To Continue Reading

Men And Counselling

Though statistically women seek therapy more often than men, the number of men using counselling services has increased in recent years. Men in general are three times more likely to take their own lives than women, and suicide remains the biggest killer of men between 20 and 50. Click Here To Continue Reading

Solution Focused & Goal Orientated

You may not wish to spend all your time in therapy talking about your past experiences and developmental history - you may instead wish to quickly identify areas in which you feel stuck, or wish to improve; if this sounds like a more constructive use of your time in therapy Click Here To Continue Reading