Hello and a very warm welcome.
I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and Somatic Trauma Therapist.
I work with adults aged 18 and over and have particular experience supporting people experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, bereavement, family and relationship difficulties as well as other challenges or overwhelming life experiences.
In my practice, therapy can be short-term or long-term, depending on your individual needs and therapeutic goals.
I work in an integrative way, drawing on different therapeutic theories and approaches, which allows me to tailor therapy to each individual client and support you in a way that feels meaningful, safe and effective.
Together, we will explore what feels right for you, depending on what brings you to counselling, whether this is anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties or another life challenge.
I work safely within the three-phase Trauma Model and tailor the therapy to your individual needs. I may use ‘top-down’ techniques, exploring your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, patterns and behaviours, or ‘bottom-up’ somatic approaches, working with the body, breathing and felt sense to support regulation of the autonomic nervous system and the processing of trauma. These techniques are always used with your consent and at a pace that feels right for you.
There are many different techniques we can draw on. We may include breathing and grounding exercises, mindfulness, the Flash Technique, the Rewind Technique, the Empty Chair, Trauma-Focused CBT or Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
These approaches can help you feel safer in your body and bring connection and enjoyment back into your life.
I am a fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and Somatic Trauma Therapist.
I work with adults aged 18 and over and have particular experience supporting people experiencing trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, bereavement, family and relationship difficulties as well as other challenges or overwhelming life experiences.
In my practice, therapy can be short-term or long-term, depending on your individual needs and therapeutic goals.
I work in an integrative way, drawing on different therapeutic theories and approaches, which allows me to tailor therapy to each individual client and support you in a way that feels meaningful, safe and effective.
Together, we will explore what feels right for you, depending on what brings you to counselling, whether this is anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties or another life challenge.
I work safely within the three-phase Trauma Model and tailor the therapy to your individual needs. I may use ‘top-down’ techniques, exploring your thoughts, feelings, beliefs, patterns and behaviours, or ‘bottom-up’ somatic approaches, working with the body, breathing and felt sense to support regulation of the autonomic nervous system and the processing of trauma. These techniques are always used with your consent and at a pace that feels right for you.
There are many different techniques we can draw on. We may include breathing and grounding exercises, mindfulness, the Flash Technique, the Rewind Technique, the Empty Chair, Trauma-Focused CBT or Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
These approaches can help you feel safer in your body and bring connection and enjoyment back into your life.
Memberships
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and I abide by their ethical guidelines.
Fees
I offer a free 15-minute telephone consultation as a first step. This gives you an opportunity to talk about what is bringing you to therapy, ask questions about the way I work and explore whether I might be able to help. We can think together about what you are looking for and what kind of support might be most helpful for you.
I offer counselling in person or online.
£70 for a 50-minute session. I offer reduced fees for students and people on a lower income.