expert and experienced counselling
About Me
I'm a BACP-accredited counsellor, EMDR practitioner and qualified supervisor with more than 18 years' experience. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine, collaborative relationship. My aim is to offer you a space where you can feel safe, heard, and understood , somewhere you don’t have to rush or be anything other than yourself. We can go at a pace that feels right for you.
Training
I have a degree in Psychology, a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and postgraduate training in supervision, alongside specialist training in EMDR and trauma-focused practice.
Experience
My background includes private practice, third-sector services and working with a wide range of complex emotional and psychological difficulties and varied backgrounds.
My experience has taught me that there is rarely a simple explanation for why someone is struggling.
People are shaped by their experiences, relationships, bodies, environments and the ways they've learned to survive.
That's why I take time to understand the whole person rather than focusing only on a diagnosis or a particular symptom.
therapy for you
When you've tried therapy before
You may have had counselling before.
Perhaps you've gained insight into why you feel the way you do, but understanding something hasn't necessarily changed how it feels.
You might think:
“I know where this comes from. So why am I still reacting like this?”
This is something I hear often.
Sometimes insight is an important part of healing, but it isn't the whole process.
Trauma can be held in emotional and bodily responses as well as conscious thoughts and memories.
This is one of the reasons I incorporate EMDR, body awareness and other trauma-informed approaches into my work where appropriate.