Relational Counselling in Dorking

We seek psychological help for many reasons. Not only can psychological therapy help when life feels intolerably difficult, but it can also make an “ok” life more fulfilling. Therapy can help to reduce emotional suffering, support change, and promote personal growth. It is a collaborative process and the insight gained can help us look at life from a different perspective and enable us to respond differently to life’s challenges. People often seek support when they are facing life transitions or feel stuck in their lives.

There are many reasons why individuals choose to access therapy and it can be a daunting, sometimes painful, step. Please be assured that, with over a decade of experience, I offer an even-handed yet supportive approach in a safe, confidential setting. If you are feeling disconnected from yourself and those around you, are struggling to manage feelings of anxiety, are managing your distress through strategies such as alcohol, illegal substances, or self-harming behaviours, have experienced a trauma, or witnessed a traumatic event, I can help.

I am a qualified, accredited, Humanistic counsellor. Humanistic Counselling takes a holistic approach, focusing on the uniqueness of an individual. It aims to explore a person’s whole life experience, combining the past, present, and future. I am a registered member of the National Counselling Society (NCS), abiding by their ethical framework. I am also undertaking a part time master’s degree at Regents University which focuses on psychoanalysis, integrative and existential therapy, contributing to my professional development. Having a wide knowledge of differing approaches allows me to adapt, to suit the unique needs of each client

Are you finding it hard to cope at the moment, dealing with a crisis or significant change? Maybe you are struggling, feel tense or are on edge? I am an experienced counsellor with a passion for building a real therapeutic relationship that enables you to reach your goals in therapy. If you're feeling disconnected from others and your relationships are suffering, then together we can gain insight into what may be driving your behaviours and help you shift your mindset to live a more balanced life as well as, improve the quality of your relationships.

Life can be rough. Sometimes we get to a point where we feel stuck, unable to see a way through. There are infinite reasons of what may bring you to therapy; relationship breakdown, bereavement, a sense of loss of control, addiction, bullying.. We cannot change the past. But we can heal from the pain, towards a life worth living of your choice. Therapy is a collaborative process. I will work with you as the expert on your own life; offering support, challenge, well-being practices, empathy and compassion along with the space to explore your own experience, which is so rarely possible in our daily lives.

Are you weighed down by anxiety or depression? Perhaps you are going through fertility treatment and you feel an overwhelming mix of emotions - including hope and fear - and you're holding it all together - lots of spinning plates - it feels too much to carry at times. Have you given birth and the birth was difficult and you know that you need to process what happened to you, but at the same time you push the memory away so that you can get through the day - perhaps your body is different, now, since you gave birth? Perhaps you have scars, stretch marks, loose skin, a prolapse? Are you feeling lost and unsure of who you are?

Are you experiencing a difficult or challenging time in your life? Perhaps you are feeling stuck and unable to move forward? Whatever your reason for considering therapy and viewing my profile, it is often the case that we 'hit the wall' or 'crash' emotionally before we can identify that we may need professional support. When our usual coping mechanisms no longer work the struggle can be overwhelming. As your therapist I recognise this as your first and critical step toward positive change. You are, I'm sure, familiar with the phrase 'if you do what you've always done...you get what you've always got' and how true it is.....

Please note that I am currently fully booked. However, please feel free to phone or email me about your requirements and any questions you may have. I am happy to add you to my waiting list and will let you know when your preferred session time becomes available. It is not always easy to cope with life's problems or difficulties, especially when feeling overwhelmed and unsure. By reading this you have made an important step towards addressing those aspects of your life that are troubling you and bring about change. I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapist and counsellor and member of the BACP and UKCP.

I am a caring, kind, compassionate and easy to talk to therapist. I work with you to support you in exploring your difficulties and goals. I will provide a safe, confidential environment. in-person or online, to talk about and work on any worries, issues or thoughts affecting you. The time we spend together will be responsive to and guided by you. I don't shy away from challenge in helping you explore and understand yourself, your thoughts and actions but do this always in a gentle, collaborative investigative way, helping you to challenge and understand yourself. Therapy will be directed towards your goals, aims and wishes.

I have over 10 years experience in supporting individual adults and couples. I know the first step can feel daunting, which is why I offer a safe, warm and relaxed space for us to work together. Counselling is a very individual process, and everything I do will be centred around you. We will go at your pace so I can make sure your needs are met, in order to help you enhance your life and enable you to live it more fully.

I help you feel heard in your relationships and help you listen accurately. I educate you in some of the basics of neuroscience to help you make sense of why your brain guides you in the way it does. I coach you in exploring how your past can continue to affect and infect your present so you can choose to do something different that will make a difference.

Depressed? Feeling sad? Anxious? Panic attacks? Grieving? I'm here to listen to and support you in your journey to wellness. I'm a qualified therapist experienced in helping clients work through their thoughts and emotions. I've been honoured to be helping people on their journey toward mental well-being for several years now.