Life isn't always straightforward. Lets talk.
Things happen that can be difficult to make sense of. Sometimes life feels more complicated than we'd like, and sometimes we just know we need to talk to someone.
I offer a thoughtful, down-to-earth approach to exploring what's going on for you. A space for honest, thoughtful conversations about life, relationships, loss and the things that matter to you.
Sometimes there's something specific you'd like to talk about. Sometimes things just don't feel quite right. You might have lots on your mind, feel stuck, be struggling to make sense of something, or simply feel that some time to think would help.
You don't need to arrive with a clear idea of what you want to work on, or even know how to put things into words.
Counselling gives you the opportunity to slow down, talk openly and explore what's important to you. Together, we can make sense of what's going on, at your pace and without judgement.
You might be feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed, struggling with low mood or confidence, or finding relationships difficult. Perhaps you're navigating a period of change, feeling stuck or uncertain about what comes next. You might want to understand yourself better, make sense of past experiences or explore what you want from life.
There are lots of reasons people come to counselling, and yours doesn't have to fit into any particular category.
Welcome, What brings you here? (You don't need to have it all figured out).
My approach
For me, good counselling is about having the opportunity to talk openly with someone who is really listening.
I'll take the time to understand what's happening for you. That might mean listening while you work out what you think and feel. Sometimes it means asking a question, reflecting something back or gently challenging a way of looking at things.
I'm not going to tell you how you should feel or pretend there are easy answers. But I will be alongside you in exploring what's going on, helping you make sense of it and thinking together about what might help.
My hope is that our conversations feel genuine. You can be yourself here.
Grief, bereavement and loss
I have a particular interest and experience in working with grief and loss, informed by my work in hospice and palliative care.
Grief can affect us in many different ways. It isn't always straightforward, and it doesn't always look how we expect it to. You might be coming to terms with someone's death, dealing with a complicated relationship, facing an anticipated loss or trying to adjust to a future that looks different from the one you imagined.
If grief or loss is part of what's brought you here, it's something we can explore together. And if it's something else, that's absolutely fine too.