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Hello and thank you for browsing my profile. I work weekdays from 8.00 am until 7.30 pm, except Tuesdays when I work from 5.00 pm to 7.30 pm.  I will always try to accommodate your availability and needs, so please don't hesitate to get in touch if you wish to chat about how this might work for you.

Before commencing counselling sessions, I offer a free initial 20 minute online or phone chat in which we can discuss what is bringing you to counselling and what you are seeking to gain from it, how we can work together, and any queries you might have.

I am an experienced and qualified integrative counsellor who uses a variety of trusted and appropriate therapeutic approaches suited to adult clients’ individual needs, all within an empathic, safe and confidential environment bound by the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Ethical Framework. I am trained in Emotional Freedom Technique (often known as 'tapping') to Level 2, and I have nearly completed L6 training for PTSD and CPTSD certification. To maintain and improve upon my competency and knowledge, I regularly take part in CPD and I also assist in the delivery of L4 therapy courses for trainee counsellors.

I have extensive experience of working with adults of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances, and this, in tandem with my wide and deep range of life experiences and extensive counselling training, helps clients explore and, hopefully, find a way through what it is that has led them to seek counselling. I offer confidential, empathic, and non-judgemental support for both in the long- and short-term, whether through face-to-face sessions in my home, online or on the phone, or even outdoors walking and talking on Wimbledon Common. 

I will try to help you uncover what influences your behaviours and underlies your concerns, both of which are mostly shaped by past experiences. I will also work with you in finding a way of living that is more authentic for you. I specialise in trauma, abuse in all its forms, PTSD, bereavement and living loss, addictive behaviours, anxiety, fear, and control, and all types of relationship difficulties.

I absolutely recognise that therapy can be a painful process and it may take a courage you may not know you possess, even to reach out. Please feel free to take up my offer of an introductory no-fee 20 minute chat either online or on the phone when you can ask me any questions and gauge whether you would like us to work together. I do hope to hear from you.

It has likely taken you considerable courage even to consider counselling and you may well be apprehensive before our first session for any number of reasons. You may never have had counselling or if you have it may not have met your needs. You may worry you will be judged or that your troubles are insignificant. You may be struggling to describe what you're feeling or you may feel overwhelmed, lost or alone. Whatever your reasons, be assured that from the outset you will be heard. I will do my utmost to put you at ease in a trusting, empathic and confidential environment that feels safe for you and where you feel valued.

We will begin by establishing the basis of our working relationship which will include recognising the ethical and safe nature of our work, focusing on what you hope to gain from counselling and exploring ways in which we can work together towards your goals.

Some of your processing will be emotionally painful for you but throughout our sessions I will be with you, supporting you, as you seek to make better sense of your concerns.