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Specialises in

• Counselling

Offers

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

About me

Welcome to my profile.

Finding life difficult is part of being human and there are times when these feelings can become overwhelming. Anxiety, grief and bereavement, relationship issues, low mood, low self-esteem, life transitions such as the menopause or a sense of stuckness are just some of the more challenging aspects of what life can feel like every now and then. There is no shame in finding things difficult and during these periods, it can be good to talk to an objective and experienced therapist.

Seeking counselling support and finding a counsellor that feels 'right', can be a daunting experience. Despite this potential initial hurdle, accessing therapeutic support is a positive and courageous first step towards helping yourself move forward in the direction of your choice. It's OK to admit to needing a helping hand.

I offer a professional and ethical counselling service to explore your current issues. I will not judge you or tell you what to do but will gently and compassionately help you find your way and make sense of what is right for you. Sharing your experience in a confidential, safe, warm, and trusting environment can help to lighten the load when it becomes too uncomfortable to carry alone. Gaining an understanding of why we think and behave in certain ways can often be a fundamental part of changing how we present ourselves to the world.

Each session will be led by you and at a pace which feels comfortable. I value the notion that the therapeutic relationship is a collaborative one, it is a place from which we can work together to explore your feelings and emotions within a supportive setting and to take the first steps towards self-healing and growth. My role is not to give advice but rather to support you in your journey.

Relevant qualifications, training & experience I have include:

. BA (Hons) Counselling First Class � BACP Accredited Course

. FdA Integrative Counselling with Distinction � BACP Accredited Course

. Neuro Linguistic Programming Practitioner (ABNLP Accredited)

. NLP Coach (ABNLP Accredited)

. Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling

. Transactional Analysis 101 � UKATA

. SEREN training: Understanding the Impact of Sexual Abuse and Working Safely and Sensitively with Survivors

. ASIST � Suicide Intervention Training

. Rewind Technique

I am an experienced counsellor, and the cornerstone of my practice is rooted within the Person-centred approach and Humanistic values. To complement this, my training, knowledge, and experience allows me to offer an integrative slant that can be tailored to the individual needs of the client.

Accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I adhere to their ethical frameworks.

Alongside private practice, I am an assessor and volunteer counsellor for Pembrokeshire Counselling Service and a Bereavement Support Volunteer for Cruse Bereavement Care.

In accordance with my commitment to clients, ethics, and good practice, I receive monthly supervision to support my work.

Aligning with the values of the BACP and the NCPS, I plan, record, review and reflect upon my continuing professional development. I aim to conduct my work safely, effectively, and legally within my evolving scope of practice.

I am registered with ICO and hold an enhanced certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Areas of interest

Bereavement and loss; Anxiety; Depression; Trauma; Family and relationship issues; Menopause and life stage issues; Stress; Work related issues; Health related issues; Emotional intelligence; Low confidence; Assertiveness and self-esteem; Social anxiety.

. I work with adults

. I offer face-to-face consultations

. I offer video and telephone consultations

Specialist interests and expertise in the following physical conditions

• Gynaecological disorders

• Pain management