COUNSELLING
FOR ADULTS & YOUNG PEOPLE (18+)
Online & Face-to-Face
How can I help?
As a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, I work with people experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, and ‘stuckness’. I am here to offer support, encouragement and guidance towards a deeper understanding of yourself.
I have particular experience and interest in working with anxiety-related issues. I am experienced in working with work-related issues, bereavement and loss, divorce, family and relationship problems, self-harm, suicidal ideation and panic attacks and depression.
I also have special interest in altered states of consciousness, ranging from the abstract world of dreams to psychedelic integration (plant medicines) – supporting the integration of often profound insights and challenging experiences into day-to-day life.
My Approach
I work psychotherapeutically, at depth, with each individual as a whole, unique person, offering different perspectives of the human experience. I adapt how I work with each person depending on their needs in the here-and-now. I trained as a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor, meaning I draw upon different theories to ensure I work in response to each individual’s needs. I work in a Person-Centred way to help me see the world from your viewpoint. I am informed by Transactional Analysis (T.A.) to explore patterns of relating within yourself and with others. I also use tools to bring awareness to the body’s experience in the present moment combined with the practice of self-acceptance and compassion. Where appropriate, I offer visualisation, meditation and deep relaxation exercises and tools.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) working within their Ethical Framework to ensure a safe and professional practice.
My Background
In 2015/16, after 11 years working as a knitwear designer in London and New York, I began exploring my true interests in holistic health and wellbeing and trained as a Health Coach (IIN) and Yoga Teacher. In 2017, after experiencing my own sense of anxiety, ‘stuckness’ and burnout, I finally left the world of corporate fashion behind me and began work as a Health and Wellbeing Mentor on a full-time wellness retreat in Spain. On returning to the UK, I gained a licence as a Firework™ Career Change Coach (having been a client of the programme myself) and set up my private online coaching practice in 2018 – a programme that I still run and integrate into my counselling if and when appropriate.
I gained my qualification as a counsellor in 2020 and have worked in charity, school and agency settings with children, young people and adults. I now work full-time in private practice as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor alongside my coaching practice with people aged 18 and upwards.
How I Work
I offer face-to-face sessions in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and I work online. I can also offer a blended option.
(I am currently unable to offer outdoor sessions as mentioned in the below video clip)
Fees & Availability
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays – online only
Tuesdays and Thursdays – in-person sessions
All counselling sessions are 50 minutes at £65.
It’s important to find a counsellor who you feel comfortable with. I offer a free introductory online call to help us discover whether we are the right fit to work together and how I can provide the support you need.
Just get in touch, and we’ll take it from there.
Qualifications & Training
I continue to deepen my knowledge and evolve my practice by undertaking regular professional training and CPD. Key training undertaken:
– Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
– Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Person-Centred, Transactional Analysis and Gestalt)
– Foundation in Transactional Analysis (in progress)
– Advanced Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People
– Certificate in Counselling Children
– Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
– Guided Imagery and Visualisation for Therapeutic Change
– Yoga Nidra Teacher Training – Transformational Sleep (in progress) [guided meditation technique for deep relaxation]
– ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) for Adolescents with Russ Harris (author of ‘The Happiness Trap‘.)
– Licenced Firework™ Career Change Coach
– Certified Integrative Health Coach (IIN)
I completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training through which my mindfulness and meditation practice grew and I bring elements of this into my work when appropriate.
I have regular supervision in order to support me in providing the best service for you. All supervision is confidential.
I hold professional liability insurance with Howden and an enhanced DBS certificate.
