My Background
I use listening skills and empathy to help people explore their concerns in a non-judgmental way. I aim to create a relationship of exploration and openness. I see myself as a companion on a journey of discovery and believe that the relationship that the therapist and client build together is the place where that journey begins.
Many people have areas of their lives that they feel are not working as they used to or have become aware of difficulties that are getting in the way of the lives they want to lead. So I have an integrative counselling approach that uses influences and tools from a number of models to create an individual style for each person.
My working life has been mainly spent in the voluntary sector working with young people, and people who have become homeless. I have a qualification in Social Work. I am interested in work place issues and I provide work place supervision. My particular interest is in supporting people develop their professional work by exploring and reflecting on their work practice. I also offer solution focused work related sessions in agreed time limited sessions.
In recent years i have also provided support services for counselling agencies.
Having worked in university settings, I have a particularly interest in the issues facing students in Higher Education .
Some areas of counselling I deal with:
· Addiction
· Anxiety
· Bereavement counselling
· Bullying
Careers counselling
· Depression
· Life changes
· Low self-esteem
Recurring illness
· Relationship issues
· Spiritual questions, challenges and interests
· Stress
Student life.
· Work related issues and coaching
I have a Diploma in Counselling. I also have an Advance Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling and an MA in Integrative Psychotherapy from the Minster Centre . I have also undertaking training in workplace supervision and gained a Certificate in Supervision Studies. You can also find me on Counselling Directory.
Please contact me now to discuss any questions or issues you may have.
