Areas of focus
Counselling for the moments that feel too much to carry alone
Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, grief, relationship pain, stress, or something harder to name — I offer a calm, private space to work through it together.
Relationship issues
Whether you're struggling with conflict, trust, communication, or the end of a relationship, counselling can help you untangle what's happening and work out what you want to do next.
Anxiety
Anxiety is more than feeling nervous. It's a persistent presence that affects sleep, concentration, and daily life. Drawing on CBT and person-centred approaches, I can help you understand what's driving it.
Depression
Depression can make even simple tasks feel impossible. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space to talk honestly — with integrative support and Samaritan training for those in acute distress.
Grief and loss
Grief doesn't follow a timetable and it isn't only about death. With specialist bereavement experience at Grief Encounter, I offer space to process loss at your own pace, without pressure to move on.
Stress
When stress becomes persistent or overwhelming, it affects your health, relationships and sense of self. Counselling helps you understand what's driving it and build a practical response that works for your life.
Abuse
Whether you're still in a difficult situation or working through the aftermath of abuse, I offer a safe, confidential space where you will be believed and supported — at your pace, without judgement.
Low self-esteem
Low self-esteem often has deep roots in early experiences. Counselling helps you understand where your self-critical patterns come from — and begin to develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
How it works
What to expect
Starting counselling can feel daunting. Here’s a simple overview of how the process works.
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Free 15-min call
A relaxed, no-pressure conversation to introduce ourselves and see if we're a good fit. No commitment required.
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First session
We take time to explore what's brought you to counselling and what you'd like to get from our work together.
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Ongoing sessions
Weekly 50-minute sessions, at the same time each week. The pace and direction are always led by you.
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Ending well
When you're ready to finish, we'll work through an intentional ending — reflecting on your journey and what comes next.
In sessions
What our sessions are like
Every session is different — shaped by what you bring on the day. But here are some things you can always count on.
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Complete confidentiality
What you share stays in the room (with very narrow legal exceptions, which I'll always explain upfront). -
50 minutes, just for you
Every session is your time, fully. There's no rushing, no agenda imposed on you. -
No advice, no judgement
I won't tell you what to do. I'll help you find your own answers, at your own pace. -
Regular review
We'll periodically check in on how the work is feeling and whether our approach needs to shift.
You don't need to know what to say
Many people come to their first session not knowing where to start — or worried they’re “not bad enough” to need counselling. You don’t need to have a clear problem or the right words.
Counselling is for anyone who wants to understand themselves better, feel less alone, or work through something that’s been weighing on them. That includes you.
The first step is simply showing up. I’ll help with the rest.
Ready to work together?
Your free 15-minute call is a relaxed, no-pressure conversation to see if we’re a good fit. There’s no commitment required.