I aim to build relationships with clients where they feel valued, empowered and have the space to grow and change themselves. I have experience in supporting adults with a broad range of issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, bereavement, loss, chronic ill health, anger and perfectionism.
About me and my practice
Is life feeling just too much to cope with right now? Perhaps you are struggling with grief following a bereavement or another form of loss. Maybe your feeling anxious, depressed or overwhelmed. Could something from your past be impacting on how you are feeling?
Life has many challenges and when we are struggling it is understandable that we might seek support at those times. I am here to listen and help you. I offer a safe space where we can explore what is going on, assist you gain awareness into what's troubling you and look at what you would like to be different for yourself. My aim is that you will feel heard and understood.
It is my belief that we all have the capacity to change and that the therapeutic relationship built with the client is key to helping bring about personal growth and positive change.
As I believe each person is unique I work primarily with a person-centred approach which is at the core of my work. However as a qualified integrative counsellor I will draw on different theoretical models in order to provide a personalised approach.
Experience
Before starting my private practice I worked for two charities Emmaus Counselling (Guildford) and Crossways Counselling (Haslemere). I also worked as a Listening Volunteer for the Samaritans (Guildford)
Qualifications
Diploma of Higher Education in Counselling - Middlesex University in collaboration with Waverley Abbey College
Trained listening volunteer with Samaritans
Professional Membership
Registered Member MBACP
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Wednesday, 24 January 2024
Initial Consultation
I appreciate it can seem overwhelming when looking for a counsellor especially if this is the first time you have considered counselling. Therefore to help I offer an initial 20 minutes session by telephone or Zoom. In this session we can discuss why you are considering counselling at this time and how you hope it will help. There will be no charge for this initial session.
Hopefully this initial session will give both of us an opportunity to get a sense of whether we feel we will be able to work together. It does take time to develop the client/counsellor relationship but it is very important that you feel that I'm someone that you will be comfortable working with.
Fees
£60 per 50 minute session
When I Work
I am available in the day on weekdays and can do evenings if required
Therapeutic Approach
Intergrative
Video Platforms
Zoom
Area
Surrey
