Counselling in SN14

As a trauma informed, pluralistic counselor and Supervisor, I'm honored to be able to offer my support and guidance as you navigate through life's challenges. With over 6 years of experience as a counselor and counseling trainer, I understand the importance of building a trusting and safe relationship with my clients. I approach each session with a warm and logical mindset, providing a space where you can feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and emotions. Whether it be through online, phone or in-person consultations, I offer the support and assistance you need to work through any issue you may be facing.

There are times in life when we recognise that we need some support to help us through the darkness. Emotional upsets, challenges in relationships, at work, changes in home life, difficult relationship with food and body image, unexpected and/or expected life events which can cause grief, anxiety and depression - all these things and more can leave us asking ourselves if we are 'good enough'. I have years of supporting different people with different issues to find their way through the darkness into a clearer understanding of who they are and how they can manage life.

I trained as a psychotherapist later in life following a previous career working with vulnerable individuals. Coupled with my now extensive psychotherapeutic training, I am a knowledgeable, conscientious and empathetic individual whom is well respected within the field.

I am a warm hearted, open-minded individual who understands how difficult taking the first steps into counselling can sometimes be. Many people have 'life events' that bring them to counselling such as relationship breakdown, bereavement, or redundancy. Often feelings that accompany these life events can lead to depression and anxiety. Or it may be that suppressed or undesired feelings keep recurring, leading to painful repeating patterns of behavior or outcomes in your life. My role in your therapeutic journey is to facilitate your awareness, to gently challenge perspective where appropriate and to walk alongside you at your pace.

I provide counselling from my private practice at my home in Melksham, Wiltshire. This is a private room providing a safe and confidential space for our work together. I can offer various daytime and evening appointments throughout the week. My training helps me to provide you with a reliable, regular, non-judgmental space where you can begin to talk about whatever is on your mind. I work in what is called an integrative way, using a wide range of therapeutic models, but primarily focusing on humanistic counselling.

Do things feel tough right now? Maybe they've felt tough for a while? It's not always clear why how we feel starts to change over time but that uncertainty can get in the way of how we live, work and enjoy life. And then there are times when we do know and all we want is for someone to listen. Whether you're feeling anxious, depressed, grieving or questioning your own identity or sense of self you don't have to do it alone. I'm here to help you work things through, at a pace that suits you, and always with you're best interests in mind.

If you're reading this, then you're most likely struggling right now. You might be feeling anxious, depressed or low. You may be angry, sad or stressed by a certain situation in your life. Maybe you've lost direction and meaning, and feel stuck as a result. Or lost someone important to you, either through a bereavement or relationship breakdown. Feelings of despair, fear or hurt can be overwhelming. But...you've started the process of addressing these issues by looking for a counsellor. You've taken the first step. Together, in a collaborative effort, we can look at what is bothering you and attempt to find a way through.

Are you or your child struggling? At times we can all experience anxiety, stress, depression, feeling sad, anger or family or relationship issues which make us feel alone. Sometimes we can become trapped by this and feel unable to move forward, whatever age we are! If this is you, you are not alone. The most up to date statistics tell us, 30% people will experience anxiety or depression at some point in their lives especially in wintertime Together we will seek to understand the problem you are facing whether this is caused by current issues or events from your past. We will find new ways and skills to deal with your feelings.

I provide a safe and confidential space to explore the issues that concern you. Talking helps. If you're feeling overwhelmed or struggling to cope, I am here to support you. Perhaps you're facing issues in your relationship or workplace, illness, or loss. These experiences can leave you feeling anxious, depressed, angry, grieving, isolated. I know the importance of having a safe and confidential space where you can openly express your concerns, be truly listened to, and feel genuinely seen and understood. Together, we will explore your worries, paving the way for self-discovery.

I am currently offering low cost personal therapy as I complete the advanced stages of my Level 6 counselling training. It can be difficult to reach out for help and seek therapy. I want to welcome you to a world of exploration. Whether you feel at crisis point or just want to explore your own psychology in more depth then I am here to help you. Working alongside you, we can explore what brings you to personal therapy and what it is you aim to achieve. My priority for our counselling together is to create a safe, ethical and collaborative relationship where you are free to be honest and bring your whole self to our sessions.

Life can be really tough at times. We can all go through periods when we feel we are constantly struggling to cope, and there are many different reasons why you might want to come to see a psychotherapist. You might be facing issues in the present, like relationship difficulties, bereavement or a health scare, or feeling overwhelmed by global events and challenges. Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety or depression, or feeling troubled by past events and experiences like abuse, violence or problematic relationships. Maybe you’re working though issues connected with gender, sexuality or identity generally.

I have been working as a counsellor for the past 17 years and work with clients from age 17 years and above. I have a warm and empathic way of being and my aim is to provide you with a confidential and safe space where you can talk through your problems freely, we can work through your difficulties together and I will support you in finding a way forward. I will adapt the therapy to suit your needs drawing on my training and experience, your therapy can be either short of long-term, I am committed to working in the best way for you.

I am a highly skilled Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years experience of working with adults in the NHS. I have specific expertise in working with people with trauma related mental health conditions such as PTSD, childhood trauma, domestic violence, dissociative difficulties and psychosis. I work with clients to gain a greater understanding of their difficulties and to develop strategies to support them to move forwards with their goals and reclaim their life.

Our true nature is free, flowing, wild and energetic. Childhood traumas create defences, because our survival instinct was so strong it protected us at all costs. The cost is our experience now, disconnection from our-self, our body, others, life. Resulting in difficult relationships, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and self harming behaviors. The decision to come to therapy is a brave one, it is a statement to yourself and the Universe that you no longer want to just survive, but to live with more ease, connection and aliveness. The therapeutic relationship encourages this life force energy, giving space for wholeness to grow.

Sometimes in life, the public face we present can be very different to the private experience behind the mask. Our emotional distress can get in the way of us being able to live our life fully. I offer a safe space to reveal the private experience and change the narrative. After gaining an understanding of what you are going through, together we build ways to help improve your mood and get you doing what you want to be doing.

I have more than 25 years' experience of working as a Clinical Psychologist and I have worked in both NHS and private practice settings. My work is with adults with a broad range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss, as well as with individuals who want to make changes to the way they deal with their lives in order to improve their overall sense of well-being.

I approach working with clients as meeting the individual within their current situation. I hold a non-judgemental position and offer unconditional acceptance. I work with a diverse population but I am unable to offer access to my practice room for wheelchairs

A space for change, So often we feel that nothing will change, that we’ll always feel this way, so often we focus on the things we can't control, but change is possible. Do you feel that areas in your life are becoming overwhelming? impacting on your ability to function & engage with everyday life & enjoyments? are you feeling on a loop of intense emotions, coping strategies that only work temporarily, but not understanding the root cause of how & why you may be thinking & reacting in this way? are you now feeling that enough is enough something needs to change