This varies from person to person and depends on what you would like to work on. We will review our work together regularly, and at least every six weeks, to make sure you are getting the most from your sessions. You have the right to end at any point, although from a therapeutic point of view it is better if this is discussed and planned together.

Anyone over the age of 18 can come and see me. I welcome everyone, regardless of gender, sexuality, age or background, and aim to provide a safe, non-judgemental space where you can be truly seen and heard. However, although I have experience in a range of issues, it is important to me that you see someone who is the "best fit" for you, both in terms of relationships and areas of expertise, and will do my best to signpost you to a more suitable service if needed .

Counselling is for anybody who would like to explore why they may be feeling the way they do. I am not here to give advice, but rather to walk alongside you and support you as you navigate life's challenges, offering insight and different perspectives along the way.

A lot of my training and professional development has centred around grief, so a lot of clients come to me because they would like support in navigating life after somebody has died. However, I see clients about a range of different things, from navigating a recent autism diagnosis to anxiety and work-related stress.

Although I would argue that grief is experienced by us all, as it appears whenever life doesn’t work out how we imagined it would, it is only part of the support I offer.

I work with a number of autistic people and ADHDers, as well as other clients who fit under the neurodivergent umbrella. I am not able to diagnose, but I am here to support you when navigating a recent diagnosis or just simply curious as to whether being neurodivergent might be part of your identity.

Fidget toys and stimming are offered and welcome, and I am keen to make sure every client feels as comfortable as possible, from lighting to eye-contact (or lack of it). However, the biggest thing my clients tend to say that I offer is compassion and understanding, and appearing to be genuinely interested in finding out more about them and their way of seeing the world - and that’s because I am genuinely interested!

Sure! I conduct sessions on zoom, as well as face-to-face, which means that you can join me from the comfort of your own home (and from anywhere in the country!). All I ask is that you are in safe, private space where you won't be interrupted, so that you can get the most from your sessions.

An important part of counselling is being able to truly open up and say things that you haven't felt you could say to anybody else, so it is important to me to provide a space which is private and confidential, in alignment with the BACP's Ethical Framework.

However, there may be times when I need to break confidentiality for legal reasons, such as if you disclosed information concerning a serious offence, including acts of terrorism. I would also need to break confidentiality if I was seriously concerned for your safety or that of those around you, including any children. I go through this thoroughly when we start and will make sure you fully understand when I would need to break confidentiality, and will discuss my decision to break confidentiality should I ever need to.

You may contact me via email between 9am and 6pm Monday to Friday to rearrange an appointment.

If you need urgent help, please contact your GP, the 24-hour NHS helpline or The Samaritans on 116 123.