Finder

Specialises in

• Counselling

• Psychotherapy

About me

I am a fully qualified, experienced, registered and accredited professional counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor.

I offer individual counselling and I also supervise the work of other qualified and student counsellors and psychotherapists.

Using counselling, psychotherapy and CBT appropriately tailored to the needs of each client, I help with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, anger, stress, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, abuse, trauma, bereavement and loss, and any other difficulties causing distress.

I integrate a variety of approaches, skills and techniques gained from years of training and experience. Working collaboratively, I endeavour to help clients develop their personal awareness and understanding of difficulties by encouraging and facilitating exploration of thoughts, feelings and behaviours, significant relationships and relevant experiences - with a view to:

~ understanding how clients have come to be who and how they are

~ recognising repeating patterns in behaviours and relationships

~ facilitating clients in gaining insight into their impact on others

~ identifying the root causes of clients' present difficulties

~ alleviating emotional distress

~ supporting clients whilst they manage their issues and effect changes

Ultimately, clients may use their enhanced self-awareness to allow them to take appropriate control and responsibility for themselves, to improve the quality and enjoyment of their relationships and to make informed choices and decisions in their current and future life.

I have worked as a counsellor since 1997, within a range of different settings, both abroad (in South Africa) and in the UK.
My experience encompasses many varied issues and a broad spectrum of clients (including medical and health professionals, politicians, celebrities, TV and sports personalities and premier league football managers).

Areas of interest

Relationship issues; Anxiety; Depression; Stress; Anger; Bereavement; Loss; Low self-esteem and self-worth, Low self-confidence; ME/CFS; Fibromyalgia; Other Chronic illnesses; Caring for others; Self-harm; Suicidal thoughts; Childhood abuse; Trauma and PTSD; Work related issues; Obsessive Compulsive Disorders; Pregnancy and birth related issues.

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Eating disorders
• Neurological disorders

• Pain management

• Psychophysiological disorders