Individual counselling

A place to talk things through, without having to have it all figured out first. Life can get complicated. You might be dealing with anxiety that won't switch off, feeling overwhelmed by everything you've got going on, trying to make sense of something that's happened to you, struggling after a bereavement, or finding that things in a relationship have become difficult. Sometimes you might not even know exactly what's wrong. You just know that things don't feel quite right. That's okay too. My approach is person-centred, trauma-informed and evidence-informed. Most importantly, I don't believe counselling is about me telling you what you should do with your life. You're the person who knows your life, your circumstances and your experiences best. My role is to listen, help you explore what's going on, ask questions when they're useful and give you space to work out what feels right for you. What can I help with? I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including: Anxiety and excessive worry When your brain won't switch off, you're constantly anticipating what's going to go wrong or everything feels overwhelming. Depression and low mood Feeling flat, stuck, disconnected or like you're struggling to find your way out of a difficult period. Trauma and difficult life experiences Making sense of experiences that have affected the way you see yourself, other people or the world around you. Bereavement and grief Support when you've lost someone or are trying to adjust to a significant change or loss. Stress, overwhelm and burnout When you're carrying too much for too long and there's very little left in the tank. Low self-esteem and confidence Understanding the way you talk to yourself and the beliefs you've developed about yourself. Relationship and family difficulties Exploring patterns, communication, boundaries and the things that can become difficult in our relationships. Life transitions and feeling stuck Those periods when something has changed, you're unsure what comes next or you simply don't know which direction to take. You don't have to arrive with a neatly labelled problem. Sometimes “I'm not coping very well and I don't really know why” is enough to start with. What does online counselling look like? Sessions take place online via Microsoft Teams, so you can access counselling from your own home, wherever you are in the UK. Sessions are 50 minutes and take place at an agreed time each week or at another frequency that works for you. Our first session isn't about having to tell me your entire life story. We'll talk about what has brought you to counselling, what you're hoping to get from it and what might be useful for you. And if you don't know what you want from counselling yet? That's completely fine. You don't have to know what to say Starting counselling can feel strange. You might worry that you'll ramble, cry, go blank or not know where to begin. There isn't a perfect way to do therapy. You can bring whatever feels important, and we can work things out from there. You don't need to have everything figured out before you contact me. How much does counselling cost? Individual counselling: £55 per 50-minute session Before deciding whether counselling is right for you, you can book a free 15-minute consultation. It's simply a chance for us to have a conversation, ask any questions you might have and see whether I feel like the right person to work with. No pressure. No obligation.

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