I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor allowing me to be a member of the NCS and also a Clinical Hypnotherapist, registered with the GHR. I have a wide experience of working with a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, low self-confidence, stress, disorders emotions, phobias and more
As well as working in private practice I am also an approved Anxiety UK therapist dealing with issues such as
Generalised anxiety disorder
Panic disorder
Social anxiety disorders
Phobias
Agoraphobia
Separation anxiety
Medication induced anxiety
I am also listed as a trauma informed practitioner with the trauma research foundation. As such my private practice in Preston provides support, for issues that includes Trauma, Bereavement, Sexual and emotional abuse and Self-Harm. As a former sports athlete and coach at local, national and international level. This vast experience provides me with deep understanding and empathy of the pressures and mental health issues, that can affect athletes and sports players at all levels. I would say my therapy practice is Integrative and holistic in its approach to my clients goals and concerns. This allows me to create the type of relationship and environment that enables you, the client to feel safe enough to grow and share, whilst offering compassion, empathy and understanding.