Couples Counselling in Banbury

I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist MBACP Reg. Accredited in London UK and Banbury Oxon UK. I am a health insurance provider for BUPA, AXA, AVIVA,WPA and Help Musicians also an Accredited Counsellor for The Foundation for Infant Loss. I have many years’ personal experience of life’s joys and difficulties which means I can truly empathize with your issues, as we work together in total confidence to resolve any anxieties and help build a happier more positive life for you. I am a trained listener. I offer clients remote, one to one and couples counselling in South West London SW11 and Banbury Oxfordshire.

I have been working for over 20 years with people who have a wide range of issues including, relationship and work problems, low self esteem, addictions and other forms of self harm, abuse, eating disorders, bereavement as well as people who suffer from stress and anxiety or feel low, depressed and suicidal. I am also qualified to work with couples and groups about relationships. Most of my training and work as a counsellor has been about really learning to listen to people, hearing the ‘music’ behind their words and sensing their deepest feelings, hurts, joys and fears as it is then that therapeutic healing can occur.

I utilise a blend of positive psychotherapeutic enquiry and solution focussed approaches, to identify and reframe the cause of limiting beliefs and behaviours. I tailor my approach and work with individuals and couples . Whether you need to overcome a traumatic experience, difficulties in relationships, self esteem, anxiety or coaching to provide skills to transition through life, manage a situation or perform at your best. Building an independent, safe and trusting environment for you to explore issues and challenges in life: both work and/or personal is important for me.

I offer a calm, confidential and non-judgmental space in which to talk over whatever's troubling you, either as an individual (£55-£60) or as a couple (£70-£75). I am also a clinical supervisor (£60-£65). If there’s something on your mind that’s getting in the way of you leading your life the way you want to, then we can look at that together to get a good understanding of how it affects you, and the changes you might like to make. (Evening sessions 6-8pm are charged at the slightly higher rate.)

Sometimes feelings can be overwhelming to hold alone and you might want to share this with someone who is trained to listen, who offers a safe and nurturing space. Changes in your life may have created a loss of the person you once were. Perhaps you feel that you lack purpose and you would like more meaning in your life. You may have conflicting feelings, or what once seemed to make sense may have become confusing. Situations may be familiar, yet uncomfortable and you may be wondering why you can’t move forward.

The key to any successful therapy is to build a trusting relationship between a therapist and a client. I am here to listen and to help you explore your thoughts and feelings, which can sometimes feel confusing and overwhelming. I offer a secure, non judgemental, professional and confidential environment where we work together to try and make sense of how you are feeling. I have experience of working with a number of different issues and I hope that by building our relationship together, we can gain a better understanding of how you can overcome difficulties and move forward.

Hello and welcome. Making the decision to begin therapy or counselling can be anxiety provoking. It is important, therefore, to find the right therapist or counsellor for you, as this is a vital element of the psychotherapeutic process. Finding a therapist or counsellor you feel safe with and with whom you have a sense of connection will enable you to explore the issues. People of all ethnicities and social backgrounds seek therapy for a plethora of reasons, and I welcome patients whatever their culture, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, or gender.

Hello and welcome. I understand that sometimes it can be difficult to talk to friends and relatives about how you're feeling; I offer a non-judgmental, confidential, safe space in which you can explore your experiences and discuss problems and difficulties. Creating the time, attention and focus for you to unpack what's going on in your life and find a way forward.

Do any of these feel familiar? a sense of loss, confusion, or not knowing where to turn. Maybe feelings of anxiousness, stress and worry and not knowing how to cope. It could feelings of being judged, misunderstood and alone

You may have been troubled by something for a while and have tried talking to friends or family, but how you feel hasn’t changed. You may be kept awake by anxiety or stress but you can’t put your finger on what it is that is keeping you awake. Or in fact you do know what is troubling you but have never been able to talk about it. Major changes in your life may have created a loss within the person you once were. Perhaps you feel that you lack purpose and that everything is hopeless. We as humans are very good at pushing things down inside, locking them in a box and marking them DO NOT OPEN, but eventually the box breaks open.

I am a qualified therapist, drawing from approaches such as - Systemic, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Forensic Psychology. I have a Master Practitioner Advanced Diploma through the National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCFED) who are accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). I have extended training in Systemic and family therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, forensic psychology and criminology (MSc), educational psychology and dyslexia, eating disorders counselling, psychological support for refugees. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

When life gets so difficult that it is affecting our day-to-day living, it's perhaps the time to seek professional help. Whether we're suffering from anxiety, depression, low self esteem, loss or grief, or feeling that we've lost all direction in our life and can't cope, they all can really affect us. Sometimes we can't function the way we would like to. This will get in the way or make it seem impossible for us to reach our life aims and goals. Counselling can help you, as issues are easier dealt with, by talking through them and understanding them, and having an outlet.

Hello and welcome to my profile. As your counsellor, I will join you on your journey, and walk alongside you, as you lead the way. I will offer you a safe, confidential and nurturing space, to help you get a different perspective. Together, we can explore any challenges you may be facing to allow you to make positive changes in your life. People come to therapy for many different reasons but the need to be heard and understood is universal. I can offer you a non-judgemental space where this will be achieved. Therapy will help you regain control and make empowering choices about your feelings, behaviours and relationships.

Most of my work has been in short-term CBT/ACT with the NHS and insurance companies helping adults with stress, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, self-esteem, and PTSD. My main focus for CPD in the past couple years has been working with trauma. However, as I am currently only working remotely, I only take cases of simple PTSD/trauma such as one-off traumas. I prefer to help clients with complex, multiple, and/or long-term traumas in-person and long-term, but that is not currently a possibility for me. In my 20+ years of working as a psychotherapist, I have also helped people with relational difficulties.

Counselling is my vocation and professional passion. I work as an integrative counsellor allowing me to use different approaches to build a working alliance with my client that is unique to them and their needs. I have a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and I am an ACTO accredited telephone and online therapist. I am continually working on my personal development and training to improve my expertise.