Therapy with Compassion, Clarity & Choice

Supporting you through anxiety, trauma, loss, and life’s relational challenges.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck in patterns you can’t explain, or burdened by past experiences? Whether you’re facing trauma, grief, low self-esteem, or relationship stress, therapy can help you move toward clarity, self-acceptance, and healing.

I offer a safe, warm and non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s holding you back. As we work together, I’ll be curious but respectful, supportive yet gently challenging, helping you understand yourself, build emotional resilience, and reconnect with your sense of agency.

My Approach

I’m a qualified Integrative Counsellor drawing from Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and skills-based therapies. This allows me to tailor each session to your unique needs, whether you’re working through:

  • Anxiety & depression
  • Trauma & abuse
  • Relationship & attachment issues
  • Self-esteem challenges
  • Grief, loss & life transitions

I believe you are the expert of your own life. You set the goals; I walk alongside you. Therapy is your space to reflect, grow, and make new choices that support your wellbeing, both now and in the future.

As a former secondary school science teacher with 30+ years of experience, I understand the unique pressures young people face. I work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, offering a compassionate, collaborative relationship where true healing can begin.

What You Can Expect:

  • A therapeutic space tailored to your relational and emotional needs
  • Support in building self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-esteem
  • Strengthening of autonomy and healthier relationship patterns
  • Deep exploration that fosters both present and future healing

Flexible Therapy Options:

  • Short-term, long-term or time-limited sessions
  • Available online, by phone, or in-person

I invite you into a nourishing therapeutic relationship, one where you can explore, repair and rediscover your path to wholeness.

Let’s Start with a Conversation

I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation to help us decide if working together feels like the right fit for you.

From our first conversation, my goal is to create a confidential, warm and supportive space where you feel safe to begin sharing your story. The therapeutic relationship is central to your healing – when you feel heard, accepted, and understood, real change becomes possible.

As we work together, I’ll be curious but respectful, supportive yet gently challenging. Through this process, you’ll gain deeper self-awareness, develop self-acceptance, and begin to rebuild self-esteem, laying the foundation for healthier relationships and emotional resilience.

You don’t have to carry it all alone.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready for change, support is here for you. Take the first step toward your healing and growth by reaching out today. A more grounded, peaceful you is possible.

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