Creative Therapy Counselling in Purley

I am an experienced and fully qualified integrative counsellor / psychotherapist specifically trained to work with young people of all ages to offer support and relief from overwhelming and confusing feelings that leave them feeling vulnerable. I offer long-term and short-term therapy for all ages from my garden room in Warlingham, Surrey (near Croydon, Caterham and Purley).

Sometimes, the rocks that life throws at us, can leave us feeling broken, wounded, depressed and anxious. And this is why I became a counsellor, because we all need help from time to time. I use effective counselling techniques to guide you to fresh perspectives on the issues you're facing, helping you make changes, grow & heal. You will experience a compassionate, non-judgmental, & safe environment whilst you freely express yourself and feel protected, heard, and validated during our work together.

Is it difficult for yourself to connect to your emotions and feelings? Sometimes it is complicated to find a link to enable us express freely. Unintentionally, we can create a habit in which we suppress, run away, deny or manipulate our emotions. It is normal to try to push away feelings of discomfort like stress, fear or pain; but there are tools you can learn to help you cope with these emotions in a healthy way. Instead of denying, distracting yourself, manipulating or disconnecting, you can accept, observe, acknowledge and connect deeply with your feelings.

I provide integrative holistic Play and Creative Arts Therapy as a method of helping children and young people with behavior and emotional difficulties. I offer tailored individual and group sessions for children and young adults with additional needs, and those that have challenges in accessing learning and meeting their full potential due to school or life difficulties, emotional, behavior and wellbeing issues. I use creative mediums such as art, drama, music, sand play, story telling and many other channels to understand a child/ young person’s world and help them deal with social/emotional challenges.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss or relationship difficulties? At Revive Therapy we provide a warm and inviting space for you to explore your challenges and changes that you want to make in your life. Our sessions are non-judgmental, where you are free to be yourself and to discover your potential. We understand that life can be challenging at times and that we all go through periods of difficulty. Whatever the issue that you are facing, you are not alone. Revive Therapy is experienced in supporting our clients to make that transformational change.

Welcome to a safe space. I offer Counselling & Clinical Supervision addressing emotional & psychological distresses which can sometimes feel overwhelming and burdensome. No matter what it is, I am here to listen, accept and support you in confidence as you share your feelings & thoughts in a safe space. I am a registered accredited and experienced Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor with 25+ years working experience of supporting clients in various sectors to improve their mental & emotional well-being. I provide In-Person, Online & Telephone therapy to Adults, Christians, Couples, Families & Groups using an Integrative Approach.

You might be here because anxiety and stress are keeping you up at night; or perhaps you have lost someone and are not sure how to go on. You might feel your stomach sinking every time you think about going back to work, or maybe it is something entirely different that has prompted you to put the word “counsellor” in your search engine. Counselling can be life changing and can help you deal with the issues you are experiencing. Therapy can help you gain more control in your life, make sense of things that have happened and give you tools to live a happier and more fulfilled life.

As an Integrative Therapist, my primary role is to provide support to individuals who are seeking guidance in addressing their current needs. With 8 years of experience in training and working with diverse client groups, I have gained valuable understanding. In addition to acquiring professional therapeutic qualifications to enhance my practice, I am well versed in assisting a number of client presentations such as: Trauma • Sexual Abuse • Alcohol & Substance misuse • Depression • Anxiety • PTSD • Family & Relationship issues • Sexuality/LGBTQ support • Anger & Behavioural struggles, among other client presentations.

Did you find the covid-19 situation challenging? Have you still not recovered from the effects of it? Have you experienced a loss or social isolation? Have you experienced relationship breakdowns, loss of job or income, bereavement, isolation from friends and family or had a major change? Do you just need to talk to someone so you can process all that has happened, to gte support and find some solutions? Then counselling and psychotherapy can provide this for you. Please get in touch.

I believe therapy should be all about providing a conducive space where you can talk about yourself and your world, without fear of being judged, and at the same time, you are provided with the opportunity to learn how to make changes to improve your emotional wellbeing. If there's anything you should know about me, it's the fact that I'm ALWAYS on your side. We're on the same team and I'll help you fight the fight together. My job is to help you navigate and overcome some of the most difficult experiences you have had in your life. And I see it as a privilege that I get to be a part of your journey in finding growth.

We work within a structured integrative framework. From your initial assessment, you will describe and specify the areas you’d like to work on. I will formalise a treatment plan which will be communicated throughout, whilst sharing homework, and other resources I see will enhance your progress. Our work is to understand who you are and to own your personal power enough to start leading and transforming your relationships with yourself and those around you. Working towards a goal can help with self-esteem and self development as you can map and develop whilst seeing your progress. Reviews will take place every 6-8 sessions

When you’ve been struggling in life, getting excited about the future can feel hard. You want to move forward and want to feel better but you feel stuck, it’s like the world keeps turning but you can’t move with it. Trauma shows itself in a variety of ways, sometimes it can be hard to recognise support is need. Common symptoms include anxiety, insomnia, isolation, addiction, relationship problems, mood swings, work related problems and deep physical pain. At times it can feel completely overwhelming. You don’t have to do it alone anymore. I have my own experiences of trauma. I know how important it is to ask for help.

At times, we can find it difficult to connect with those closest to us or even with ourselves. Traumatic events, change, loss and ongoing stress can lead us to feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, irritated, confused or low and lacking in motivation. If this resonates with you, I provide a confidential space for you to express, explore, process and reflect on your experience, without blame or judgement. I offer a collaborative approach, working with calm compassion and gentle curiosity. By supporting you to enhance self awareness and develop self acceptance, you can move towards more satisfying, life-affirming, choices and connections.

Do you need space and time to talk? If so, I am here to offer you the time and space to explore your worries and concerns in a confidential and safe environment. In a busy world full of judgements and rules, I can offer you a space where your thoughts and worries will be heard, acknowledged and respected. I can provide you with a place where you will not feel judged and where you can feel free to express your deepest concerns. I can appreciate that making the first step can be incredibly challenging. If you have not experienced any counselling or psychotherapy before it is understandable that you may be nervous about what to expect.

Does your child challenge you? Not in the ways that others might think... Somehow their behaviour is just... different! But in ways that only you understand. Perhaps your child runs away, doesn't listen, spits, shouts, smears or has frequent "meltdowns". Or perhaps you suspect your child has a condition like Autism or ADHD- maybe they were recently diagnosed. No matter what is underlying your child's challenging behaviour, as parent myself, I want to help you reduce the behaviours so that your child can achieve their full potential!