Counselling & Psychotherapy for Individuals

I've been helping adults for 24 years in the voluntary sector, NHS (as a staff counsellor and adult mental health therapist) and private practice. I'm also highly qualified with a Masters Degree in Counselling, I've studied a modern trauma Masterclass with Bessell van der Kolk (the body keeps the score) and I'm BACP Accredited (British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy www.bacp.co.uk). I've also studied relationship psychotherapy, so I can help you as an individual, understand you in your relationship.

Throughout this time, I've helped thousands of clients that have sought help with these common reasons or symptoms;

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fear or stress (anxiety), low mood/little or no motivation (depression), a reliance on a substance or activity such as alcohol (addiction), self-harm, anger, relationship difficulties, eating issues, work, low self-esteem/confidence and so on.

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These day to day symptoms are usually the reasons that bring us to therapy, but there is usually a deeper root cause, of unresolved past experiences that have had an impact on the whole of you; emotionally, physical symptoms and neurobiologically (brain and nervous system). In my experience, it's common for people to be unaware of what's affected them, but that's where we are curious together, with your knowledge of you, and my knowledge through extensive training, we can figure it out together, increasing your self-awareness. We will understand your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, also understanding any patterns that may have occurred throughout your life, 

which helps with knowing you better and making long-term life changes for your future. 

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As I've already mentioned, I've studied the causes and affects of Trauma. ALL types of trauma are impactful on our adult lives, and impact us all differently, no two similar experiences are the same so we can't compare (although we do!). I have worked with many clients with either a diagnosis or symptoms of; Complex trauma, PTSD, DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder), BDP (Borderline Personality Disorder), I can help you all. While I don't diagnose, I understand diagnosis and respect that you may like a name for what you're experiencing. I believe, our difficulties as an adult are a product of our experiences in our past.

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As your therapist,  I will observe and listen with compassion and share these observations - No criticisms or judgments - At times, I share my knowledge if I think it will help you, through worksheets or handouts and make suggestions for you to practice outside of your therapy if relevant. ​​​

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Be assured, I will be alongside you every step of the way.

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The cost of this service is £80 for 50 minutes

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