In counselling you are encouraged and supported, through self-exploration, to gain a better understanding of yourself, your feelings and emotions and how they impact upon your relationships and life. I observe strict client confidentiality and my approach is non-judgemental, empathic and compassionate, respecting diversity in every aspect. I recognise that your problems and concerns are unique to you, and tailor my approach and sessions to ensure that your needs are met. Sometimes this includes the use of creative tools when appropriate. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and I work with all the counselling disciplines. I have experience of working with confidence and self esteem issues, family and relationship issues, anxiety, depression, childhood and domestic abuse and specialise in problems associated with loss including: pre-bereavement, bereavement, miscarriage, abortion, betrayal and affairs, divorce and separation, redundancy and empty nest syndrome and retirement. I also offer counselling for people with a life limiting illness and their family, as well as the survivors’ of serious disease. An unexpected diagnosis can leave you and your family feeling shocked and frightened. By talking about and sharing your feelings with a counsellor, it can give you an improved a sense of control and help to manage your anxieties more successfully. I receive monthly Supervision to ensure that I am practising ethically and safely and to best practice. Supervision also enables me to maintain the professional standards required, to provide you with effective and supportive counselling.
