Finder

Specialises in

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

• Counselling

• Psychotherapy

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

I am a qualified counsellor accredited to the BACP, offering support and understanding in a confidential and non-judgemental environment. I have a private practice providing a discreet and relaxing space in which to make sense of difficult feelings; I also offer online sessions via Zoom.

I work with a wide range of issues including alcohol and drug addiction, anxiety, bereavement, depression, domestic abuse, feelings of low self-esteem, childhood sexual abuse, relationship issues. Anxiety is a common issue; here I find cognitive behavioural therapy useful, looking at coping mechanisms and strategies which can be used independently and continuously.

I worked with the charity Mencap for 18 years, supporting families and carers with children with learning disabilities. I have experience of working with special needs, including Autism and ADHD.

Feelings of anxiety regarding uncertainty in this current climate can become overwhelming; addressing feelings of low mood through loneliness and isolation can be helpful. I currently offer sessions remotely via Zoom, in addition to face to face sessions, on an ongoing basis,

I work with individuals - adults and young people from 14yrs and with couples. Each session lasts 50 minutes (60 mins for couples) and the number of sessions can be long or short term. I feel it important to address each client's needs individually and am happy to discuss any worries, expectations, or goals for counselling. The first session is a time to discuss the most helpful way of working together, with no obligation to continue; clients can book further appointments if they wish. Appointments are available weekdays or evenings.

Areas of interest

alcohol and drug addiction; anxiety; bereavement; depression; disability; domestic abuse; eating disorders; low self-esteem; childhood sexual abuse; relationship issues; special needs; autism; ADHD
In addition to anxieties around coping in the present, there may be questions and anxieties around the future which can be addressed, including building coping strategies and mechanisms to take forward.

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Eating disorders
• Neurological disorders
• Psychophysiological disorders

• Physical disability
• Learning disability
• anxiety

• alcohol addiction
• domestic abuse