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Specialises in

• Behaviour Therapy
• Behavioural Activation (BA)
• CBT with Exposure and Response Prevention (CBT with ERP)

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
• Counselling
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Family Therapy
• Mindfulness based CBT
• Trauma focused CBT

About me

I am a qualified and experienced therapist offering a confidential and professional service to individuals of all ages. My work with people can be either short or long term depending on what best suits a persons individual need. Within my private practice I provide a variety of therapies including Counselling, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing).

I regularly work with individuals who are experiencing issues relating to depression, health, low self-esteem, work related stress, anxiety, abuse, anger, trauma, sexuality, bereavement and loss.

Many of us can benefit from the understanding and support of a skilled and reliable person at challenging times in our lives. This support can help us make sense of some of our thoughts, feelings and behaviours. I believe the overall aim of counselling is to provide people with space to talk and reflect on issues in their life that feel important, and also ones that are possibly causing distress. I see my role as a therapist to build trusting and productive working relationships with people whilst providing a safe environment where they can gain further awareness, alongside exploring ways in which they can better cope or manage. I consider myself to be a grounded practitioner who respects peoples' values, culture, existing skills and autonomy. I firmly believe that we are all capable of making positive changes when we are ready and able.

My office is located to the east of Stafford on the Weston Road (Beaconside) within the site of what used to be Staffordshire University. It is now known as New Beacon Group – Business Village. I work from what’s known as the Main Building which is the largest of the buildings opposite the Octagon Building. On the ground floor there is a café, toilets and a large indoor waiting area. There are also seats available outside.

I appreciate how difficult it can be for some people to make that first step to seek professional help. Why not call or email me so that you can decide for yourself whether you would like us to work together?

Areas of interest

Abuse;
Addictions;
Agoraphobia;
Anger management;
Anxiety;
Assertiveness;
Attachment;
Bereavement & Loss;
Bullying;
Depression;
Discrimination;
Infertility issues;
Impotency;
Insomnia;
Low mood;
Low self-esteem;
Mindfulness;
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD);
Trauma;
Panic attacks;
Phobias;
Relaxation;
Relationship issues;
Sexuality;
Sexual addiction;
Social Anxiety;
Stress;
Substance misuse;
Work related stress;
Worry

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Musculoskeletal conditions
• Oncology

• Pain management

• Physical disability