Counselling in NR7

We all go through difficulties at times and sometimes can feel out of our depth and in need of a helping hand. I believe our past experiences can shape how we feel and respond in any given situation and can keep us trapped in negative cycles and unsure of a way out. I want to help you overcome these difficulties and find a way forward to start reaching your goals. Please do not feel you have to go through this alone or that things can’t change. Let’s work together to see how we can understand things and make things better for the future. I have worked in a variety of settings including NHS, private and hospitals for over 10 years.

There are times in our lives, whatever our circumstances, when we can feel stressed, anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, out of control, confused or simply can not cope. We may want to make changes in our lives or cope with unexpected and/or unwanted situations. At times like this talking to an appropriately qualified and experienced professional can help. Someone who can support you in making decisions and/or changes, and who can help you to explore your situation.

I have 22 years experience as a therapist working with people experiencing a variety of concerns including personal, work or in relationship issues, anxiety, stress, depression, feelings of meaninglessness, grief, anger, low self-esteem, lack of confidence or life-changing illness. I tend to attract people interested in meditation and spirituality or who are seeking greater meaning and purpose. I specialise in supporting clients to increase self-compassion through psychological understanding, mindfulness and personal practices designed to support your personal and spiritual growth. Those with alternative lifestyles are welcome.

I have studied focusing, CBT, mindfulness, couples and group facilitation, coaching and creative thinking. At Emotionalskills we offer a straightforward therapeutic skills course designed specifically to help each unique client individually. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and work with: adults, young people (15 plus), older people who thought they were too old to change, couples who want to stop arguing, struggling family units and people who want to realise a fulfilling life.

My work experience has been very broad and experiences have been gained whilst working in many settings, they include care homes, Secure hospitals, CAMHS, educational settings SEMH, SENCO, EHCP. I am honored to hold the title of Chartered Psychologist which is legally recognized and reflects only the highest standard of psychological knowledge and expertise. By being a member of the BPS I am enrolled online on the search list of Chartered Psychologists and accredited and approved as a Qualified Chartered Psychologist. I am also an ADOS-2, ADI-R, and ABAS-3 clinician and able to offer Autism consultation assessments and diagnoses.

Clients come to me for many reasons, but it’s usually when they have tried hard on their own to cope with past or present situations and things are not working for them. Maybe they’ve had a horrible event happen to them in the past and now this event is making them feel like they are living through it again. Maybe it’s about loss and grieving and when does it stop hurting? Maybe it’s about feelings of anxiety and how this stops them from doing what they want to do. The idea of counselling is that we build a relationship together to work through these issues in a safe and non-judgmental environment.