Counselling is a confidential space where you can talk openly with a trained professional about whatever is affecting your life. It offers the opportunity to explore your thoughts, feelings, experiences, and relationships in a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment. Counselling can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, navigate life’s challenges, and make meaningful changes. You don’t have to be in crisis to benefit from counselling.

People come to counselling for many different reasons. You might be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or stuck. You may be struggling in relationships, coping with a loss or life transition, or simply wanting to understand yourself better. Whatever has brought you here, counselling offers a space to explore what’s happening and consider what you need moving forward.

An integrative approach means I recognise that every person is unique and that no single counselling approach is right for everyone. Rather than working from one model alone, I draw from different types of counselling and tailor our work to your individual needs, experiences, and goals. This allows counselling to be flexible, collaborative, and responsive as your needs evolve.

The first session is an opportunity for us to begin getting to know one another and start the assessment process. We’ll explore what has brought you to counselling, your current circumstances, relevant personal history, and what you hope to gain from our work together. This assessment helps me develop an understanding of your experiences and allows us to think together about how counselling may best support you.

I’ll also explain how I work, answer any questions you may have, and discuss whether my approach feels like the right fit for you. There is no expectation to tell your whole story in the first session—we’ll work in a way that feels comfortable for you.

That’s absolutely okay. Many people come to counselling unsure of where to begin. We can take things at your pace, and I’ll help guide the conversation if needed. You don’t need to have everything figured out before your first session.

I offer both open-ended and time-limited counselling.

Open-ended counselling has no fixed end date, allowing us the time and space to explore your experiences. This approach offers flexibility and can be particularly helpful if you’re looking to develop a deeper understanding of yourself or work through more longstanding difficulties.

Time-limited counselling takes place over an agreed number of sessions and focuses on a particular issue or goal. It can be a helpful option if you’re seeking support around a specific concern or life event.

Together, we can discuss which approach feels most appropriate for your needs.

Sessions are held weekly at the same time on the same day each week and last for 50 minutes. Regular sessions help create rapport and provide a reliable space for the counselling process. If your circumstances change, we can discuss what feels appropriate.

Yes. Counselling is confidential, and what you share will remain private. There are a small number of legal and ethical exceptions, such as if there is a serious risk of harm to yourself or someone else. If this ever became relevant, I would aim to discuss it with you wherever possible.

No preparation is needed. Simply come as you are. Some people find it helpful to think about what they’d like to bring to the session, while others prefer to see what emerges naturally. There is no right or wrong way to begin.

Rather than telling you what to do, my role is to help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Counselling is a collaborative process, and together we’ll work towards a deeper understanding of yourself and the changes you want to make.

I work with adults experiencing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, life transitions, bereavement, trauma, and feelings of being stuck or overwhelmed, amongst other areas. If you’re unsure whether counselling is right for your situation, you’re very welcome to get in touch to discuss it.

Not necessarily. Some sessions may involve talking about difficult feelings, while others may focus on relationships, patterns of thinking, everyday challenges, or developing new perspectives. Counselling often includes moments of reflection, insight, and sometimes even laughter.

Counselling looks different for everyone. You might notice changes in how you think, feel, relate to others, or respond to challenges. Progress is often gradual, and we’ll regularly review how counselling is feeling for you and whether it continues to meet your needs.

Feeling comfortable with your counsellor is an important part of the therapeutic relationship. If at any point you feel counselling isn’t the right fit, we can talk about it openly. Sometimes adjusting our approach is enough, and sometimes another counsellor or service may be more suitable.

If you’d like to begin counselling, or simply have a question before booking, you’re welcome to get in touch. We can arrange an initial session and discuss any practical questions you may have before deciding whether you’d like to continue.