Counselling typically focuses on specific issues and aims to help clients address immediate concerns. Psychotherapy, on the other hand, delves deeper into the root causes of emotional difficulties and behavioural patterns, aiming for long-term emotional healing and personal growth.

If you are seeking support for specific challenges and want to develop practical strategies to address them, counselling may be a suitable option. If you feel the need to explore deeper emotional issues and patterns of behaviour, psychotherapy might be more beneficial. I offer a combination of counselling and psychotherapy techniques depending on your specific needs.

In a counselling session, you can expect a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can discuss your concerns confidentially and work collaboratively with the therapist to develop coping mechanisms and strategies to manage your specific challenges. During the first session, we'll discuss your goals and concerns, establish a comfortable and trusting dialogue, and outline a plan for moving forward based on your specific needs and preferences.

The duration of therapy varies depending on the individual's needs and goals. Some clients may find that short-term counselling is sufficient to address their concerns, while others may benefit from longer-term psychotherapy to achieve more profound and lasting emotional changes.

The frequency of therapy sessions depends on the nature of your challenges. Sessions are typically scheduled weekly at first, with the option to have their frequency adjusted after establishing your progress and evolving needs.

Yes, therapy is strictly confidential. Your privacy is of utmost importance, and therapists adhere to professional ethical guidelines to ensure that all personal information and discussions remain confidential.

Pluralistic therapy acknowledges that different clients have different needs, and it adapts to those needs rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all approach.

I specialise in addressing a wide range of mental health challenges, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, grief (including anticipatory grief), trauma, and stress-related issues. I also work with clients who are going through the menopause, living with chronic pain or are affected by neurodegenerative disorders.

I can provide valuable support for managing the emotional and psychological effects of menopause. I do this by helping you to develop coping strategies and promote overall well-being during this transitional phase in life. At the end of therapy, clients often express to feeling as if they understand themselves again, and that having someone to talk to about how they are feeling has helped them to no longer feel as if they are ‘going mad!’.

I incorporate a combination of therapeutic techniques, including empathic listening, acceptance, commitment approaches and mindfulness which can help you cope with and alleviate the effects that chronic pain can have on all areas of your life and in your relationships. Living with chronic pain can be extremely challenging, and as an often ‘unseen’ disability, it can also feel as though others do not always understand. I offer a space for you to share the impact this has on your life, where you can feel heard, supported and understood.

Therapy can provide you with the necessary tools and emotional support to navigate the challenges these conditions create, whilst also promoting well-being and resilience. For those receiving a diagnosis there can be many fears and feelings which you do not want to burden your loved ones with, and I can offer you the confidential space to express these privately in a caring, safe and non-judgemental environment. For the loved ones of someone receiving or living with a diagnosis of these conditions I aim to provide respect and empathy while assisting you as you try to make sense of the difficulties, questions and challenges that exist after someone you love is diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disorder.

Feeling uncertain about whether therapy is the right choice for you is completely normal. I want to assure you that I understand your hesitations and am here to provide the guidance and information you need to make an informed decision. If you have any questions or need more detailed information about the services I offer, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I provide a complimentary 15-minute consultation to address your concerns, after which you are under no obligation to proceed further. Whether you choose to send me an email or give me a call, I am committed to working with you to determine the best approach for your emotional wellbeing.