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I am a trained counsellor for Adults, Couples, Children and Young People. I am also a trained Relational Supervisor.

I offer an integrative counselling style. This means I draw from different approaches, like person centred, and this can be very effective in helping us to make positive changes in our lives.

I also use psycho-dynamic approach and this is useful when we look at the attachments we have made throughout our lives and finding our resilience that helps make us able to cope in difficult times.

I have experience and success of working with people who are experiencing emotional pain and trauma. Trauma can be sudden or it can be caused because of abuse or lack of nurture. Whatever the reason, it is helpful to talk this through rather than keep it locked away. I have extensive experience of working with adopters, adoptees, and children or adults who have been in the care system.

My own life experiences and personal journey has helped me to develop the insight and awareness which I believe are crucial in an effective counsellor. I consider myself to be  approachable and I understand how difficult it can be to face up to and deal with difficult areas of our lives, and talk about ourselves which can feel frightening or uncomfortable. I welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures, genders and sexual orientations and those who may be coming to terms with their own identity.

I believe that it is only through being heard, being accepted, being valued, that positive and long term changes can happen. However, within this, integrating strategies such as, cognitive behavioural techniques, goal setting or keeping a journal, can be helpful in providing a practical aspect to our work together, especially if you are experiencing anxiety. I also use creative techniques at times.

If you feel I could be of help, you can contact me here.