As an integrative counsellor, my training and experience encompasses several different elements of specific therapies. I believe that there is no signal approach that can treat each client across all situations.

My approach combines different therapeutic methods and styles of counselling to fit the individual that I am working with.

The development of a trusting professional relationship between the two of us is very significant in helping you to feel safe enough to look at your issues.

For further information on counselling approaches please give me a call.

Childhood Experiences And Counselling

I offer counselling to children, teenagers, families and adults on both a long and short term basis. We often carry many of our childhood experiences and feelings into adulthood.  There are times when some of these experiences can damage our ability to maintain emotional calmness and acceptance of the person we are now. I have found that my training in working with children and teenagers can be helpful to adult clients in making connections with their childhood. Have a look at My Approach and Training page for my experience and qualifications.

When Counselling For Adults And Children Can Be Helpful

The reasons for seeking counselling are very individual and personal. Children, teenagers, adults and families come to see me because they need somebody to talk to. You may be experiencing some of these feelings:

• You feel lonely and depressed
• You are unhappy at school or at work
• You feel anxious and confused
• Your relationship with your family or partner leaves you feeling unhappy
• Your parent is ill
• You have a terminal illness and feel scared
• You are questioning the meaning of your life
• You want more from life and to take greater control
• You want to feel happy, laugh and have friends

My Work With Children And Teenagers

There are times when children face challenges in their lives.  As their parent you may see a change in their behaviour, which they have not recognized themselves. It may be very clear to everybody why this is happening, or it may not.

Initially we have a meeting to briefly introduce ourselves. I like to make sure that you and your child feel comfortable and safe working with me.I will explain how the counselling works, what confidentiality means and the importance of regular sessions. Once your child is comfortable, I would ask you to leave the room so the young person and I can talk openly.

I work with children from the age of 7 years. My counselling room has the facilities for us to use different ways of communicating, such as art, play and sand therapy. Your child will start to develop their communication skills and confidence, as well as starting to learn to recognise and manage difficult feelings, this will slowly build their self esteem. These changes are likely to improve your child`s family, school and social life.

Family Work

When I see children on a 1-1 basis, the child sometimes feels that they’d like to be heard by other members of their family, but feel their voice gets lost. Meeting as a family can help everyone to communicate better and learn to listen to and support one another. Do talk to me if you think coming as a family group could be useful.

Please visit my Contact Me page if you would like to discuss anything with me, or if you would like further information.