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Offers

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

About me

I am an experienced humanistic counsellor, clinical supervisor and accredited member of the BACP (British association of counsellors and psychotherapists). I work mostly in a person centred way which means that I am guided by you and that the relationship we build together plays an important part in the counselling process.

I have 10 years experience in working with adults of all ages and young people in private practice and through my previous position in a further educational setting. I have also worked as a wellbeing practitioner and can help you with self care and burnout.

I can offer a safe and non-judgemental environment for you to explore your thoughts and feelings and I will support you with any life changes you might wish to make. I offer long term and short term solution focused therapy and I am always guided by you as to how long you wish to attend.

My main aim is to improve your happiness, self acceptance and overall well being and I have a passion for building confidence. I can offer support with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, anger, low mood, loss, relationship issues, bereavement, burn out or just those who need to talk and might feel a bit stuck in their life's journey. I can offer coping mechanisms to help with panic attacks, I am a trauma informed therapist and I have extensive experience of working with sexual abuse, gender identity and dysphoria and any pregnancy related issues.

As a humanistic therapist I am mainly person centred in approach, however I draw from other approaches within my practice including TA (transactional analysis), gestalt, mindfulness based C.B.T and ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy).

I have recently qualified in working with adoption through the Albany Centre and Barnardos Link. I am able to offer counselling for adopted adults, adopted families, birth parents/families and anyone who wishes to gain some support within this area. Please feel free to contact me for additional information.

I understand it can be scary to take the step into counselling and you might be feeling anxious. I will do my best to offer a safe, confidential place in which you can feel comfortable and relaxed and able to freely talk and explore your emotional responses and thoughts. I will listen and be with you every step of the way.

I offer face to face sessions from my room at Lombard House in Canterbury. I can also offer online sessions if preferred. On the first session, I will complete a brief well being assessment and have a chat with you to establish your goals for the sessions.

Please feel free to contact me for any additional information or if you would like to arrange a short call to see if it it feels right for you.

Areas of interest

Confidence building, burnout, anxiety, depression, life changes, adoption, bereavement, loss, relationship issues, trauma, gender identity, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, panic attacks and GAD, pregnancy and birth related issues, childhood and historical trauma,