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I offer daytime and early evening appointments, Monday to Friday, as follows.

Monday: 1.30pm - 4.30pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9.30am - 4.30pm

Friday: 9.30am - 3.00pm

Availability can change at short notice, so please call or email me for the latest availability information.

Sessions can be held in person at my practice in Beeston, Nottingham, or remotely via Teams from anywhere in the UK. You can switch between these if it is helpful, for example if you commute or travel for work, study or other reasons.

Hello,

I provide caring, confidential counselling and psychotherapy for adults aged 18+. I offer online sessions across the UK and in-person appointments in a relaxed and welcoming environment at my practice in Beeston, Nottingham. I work inclusively with people from a wide range of backgrounds, identities and life experiences. I believe we all have worth, value and dignity as a human being and deserve to be treated accordingly with respect and compassion.

As a qualified, ÌÇÐĹÙÍø-registered and accredited therapist, I have been supporting clients in private practice since 2009. I provide a safe, calm and supportive space where you can talk openly about what's happening in your life and feel heard without judgement.

Over the years, I have incorporated a variety of therapeutic approaches into my work. This allows me to respond flexibly to each client and adapt therapy to what feels most helpful for you. My approach is quite down to earth - I recognise that there is no "one-size-fits all" path to recovery, growth or wellbeing. Instead, we can draw on different ways of working to support your individual needs, goals and circumstances.

When do I see clients?

I offer a range of morning, lunchtime, afternoon and early evening appointments Monday to Friday.

Availability

Availability can change at short notice, so please call me on 07913 153406 or email me to find out current availability.

Access

My practice is within easy reach of the city centre by public transport, with bus and tram stops within a 10-20 minute walk, and there is plenty of free on-street parking nearby.

There is also somewhere safe to leave a bicycle or scooter on the premises.

I am only a short walk from the University of Nottingham campus.

The driveway has a slight slope and there are 2 steps up to my garden therapy room.

Private medical insurance

If you are funding your sessions via your private medical insurance, I currently accept referrals from Bupa, Axa, Aviva and WPA.

What can I help you with?

• Anxiety, panic, excessive worry

• Depression, low mood, feelings of hopelessness

• Thoughts of suicide or self-harm

• Bereavement and loss

• Low self-esteem and confidence

• Anger and emotional regulation difficulties

• Relationship and communication issues

• Difficulty in contacting or expressing emotions

• Workplace stress and burnout

• Major life changes and transitions

• Trauma, PTSD and the impact of difficult experiences

• The lasting effects of childhood abuse, bullying or other difficult life experiences

• Unresolved issues and "baggage" from the past

• Fears and phobias

• Armed forces veterans and serving personnel, with issues before, during or after leaving serving in the forces

• Individuals experiencing perimenopause or menopause, and those supporting them

• Neurodiverse individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

This list is not exhaustive. If you're unsure whether counselling or therapy could help with your particular situation, please feel free to get in touch and we can arrange a free 30-minute telephone consultation to discuss what you're experiencing and see if I can help.

I regularly work with students and university staff from both Nottingham Trent University and the University of Nottingham.

My fees

• Initial telephone consultation of up to 30 minutes: free of charge.

• Individual online counselling or psychotherapy for individuals paying their own fees: £75 per session.

• Trainee counsellors/psychotherapists: please ask for details.

• Private Medical Insurance: I take referrals from Bupa, Axa, Aviva and WPA. Procedures and fees vary depending on which company you are with, so please check with your insurer in the first instance to check your cover and obtain authorisation for treatment, then give me a call to discuss your specific needs.

• Employee Assistance: fees vary depending on requirements - please call to discuss your specific needs.

Payment methods:

I accept payment by direct online banking / banking app or cash.

I offer a free initial 30-minute telephone consultation to discuss what you are looking for from your sessions, find out a bit more about your situation and give you the chance to ask any questions you might have. It also gives us a chance to get to know each other a little before your first session.

I know the first session can feel daunting, walking through the door the first time is walking into the unknown. But once we've met, you've seen the room and experienced how the process works, it gets a lot easier. You don't need to prepare anything, or bring anything other than yourself and some water and tissues. 

We usually start with a recap of what's brought you to therapy and then begin to explore in more detail from there. We will look at your current situation and symptoms, and that will inform which direction we explore from there. The first couple of sessions is mostly about finding out what's been happening for you and taking a history.

I will listen to you without judgment and help you to gradually explore your thinking, feelings and beliefs around an issue, so that you feel safe and supported to experiment and make any changes you feel would be helpful at a pace that is right for you.

At the outset you may or may not have a clear idea of what specific changes you want to make; to begin with you may simply want to talk about how you are feeling, what’s happening for you right now and feel listened to and accepted – and that’s OK.

If you are funding your sessions via your private medical insurance then I will send you some standard symptom severity assessment forms to fill out online after the first couple of sessions. This is information I will need for your insurer - it just involves ticking boxes, not lengthy answers, so only takes a few minutes.