Motivational Interviewing Counselling in Stratford-upon-Avon

I am a qualified counsellor with a BACP Accredited qualification working to the BACP Ethical framework. My counselling is underpinned with qualifications in Health & Social Care, Children & Young People, Gangs, Anger Management, Criminal Psychology and a Bsc in Adult Mental Health Nursing. I am trained Integratively but apply focus on CBT, Motivational Interviewing techniques and Humanistic Approaches. Supporting a variety of needs to help enhance the quality of life of those I support to help build resilience. I am a member of the BACP Accredited register and Accredited register for The Foundation for Infant loss.

I am a registered psychologist with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. I have extensive experience in helping people cope with many life challenges and treating concerns including identity and transitioning, trauma, serious mental illness, HIV/AIDS, grief, family and systems, adjustment, justice involved, food and housing insecure, substance use, mood disorders, personality disorders, developmental disorders and Autism, and aging. I work with various populations inclusive of: LGBTIA+, children and adolescents, adults, Veterans, and families and couples.

Your courageous first move. Have you gone through difficult-to-process life situations that have made you feel like you've lost your identity? We can go through your experiences together to support you in growing and letting go. The 12 Steps, abuse, trauma, co-dependency, COPD, bronchiectasis, depression, anxiety and self-harm are just a few of the experiences that have crossed my path and added significantly to my education and comprehension. Other experiences include sex, drug and gambling addiction. I have experience working in rehabilitation facilities and assisting charities that provide housing for vulnerable adults.

You feel like you can’t cope, you’re fed up, you’ve had enough. Your life isn’t what you want it to be. Living has become hard and there’s no joy in your world. It’s like everyone else except you is happy. You’re haunted by your past. You think you’ll never be happy again. You feel alone like no one else understands how hard your life is at the moment. On the outside you look fine but inside you feel like you’re dying. Everything you do feels like an act to look like you’re okay. You don’t know how to change things or what to do about it anymore.

With years of experience in person-centred counselling, I am well-equipped to tailor our sessions to your unique journey. I integrate various therapeutic approaches, including CBT, art therapy, SFBT, and more, to provide you with the most effective support. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, abuse, addiction, anger management, bereavement, low self-esteem, or any other issues, I am here to assist you. I offer flexible counselling options, including face-to-face, online, or telephone sessions.

“Growth and change can be both exciting and scary. Whether it's personal or external changes, I pride myself in being able to walk along side you to foster the new knowledge, skills and courage needed to develop." I am a qualified, chartered, HCPC registered psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in the NHS, offering therapy to support people to recover from life events that have left them struggling with their mental health. This has given me a wealth of experience and knowledge that I can draw on to support you to grow and recover, as well as considering the role of your family, the past, work and the environment.

I am a qualified counsellor who is also currently in my final year of an MSc in Psychotherapy at Warwick University, which upon completion will make me a UKCP accredited psychotherapist. I am passionate about working with trauma, & welcome survivors of sexual abuse & domestic abuse. I particularly enjoy working with parents who are managing their trauma alongside their parental responsibilities and relationships. I provide a safe and non-judgemental space to explore thoughts & feelings around one's sense of who they are both to self, & in relationship with others.

I’m a qualified Addiction Counsellor with vast experience working with substance misuse and behavioural addictions in various different settings. I pride myself in providing a safe space in which to form a supportive relationship to help clients achieve their goals. I have up to date knowledge of drug and alcohol treatment and practice a variety of evidence based interventions with awareness that everyone has different needs. I hold an honors degree in Addiction Counselling and a masters degree in Integrative Psychotherapy. I have a clinic in Leamington Spa, and also offer online therapy. Daytime, evening and weekend appointments.