I understand the vulnerability and courage it takes to work through trauma and abuse; it can feel scary or even impossible at times. In being here, you have taken the first brave step and shown you are motivated for change, even if you’re not sure what that might look like.

I will be with you every step of the way, working at your own pace to gently explore your difficulties, your strengths and hopes. You will always been in complete control of our sessions and there is no expectation for you to relive your trauma; we will work safely in your limits of what feels comfortable.

I can support you to better understand and manage your triggers and develop different ways to respond to distressing thoughts, feelings, images, and uncomfortable body sensations to help you feel more in control.

We can then work together to help you process your traumatic experiences so they can become a memory of something that has happened in the past, rather than something you are reliving in the present. We can focus on your strengths and hopes to help you create a sense of balance and peace. 

Whilst death is something that affects us all, grief is individual and there is no right way to grieve. You may feel disconnected from your loved one who has died, or even disconnected from those living. Perhaps you are struggling with the confusion and conflict of grieving for someone who has harmed you, or navigating traumatic loss such as an unexpected death, a tragic accident or suicide.

You may be in the initial throws of debilitating grief, or perhaps you have been through the year of ‘firsts’ and as your support has gradually disappeared you may feel an expectation, and a desire, to move on but don’t know how.  

You may be caught in the grip of grief but have been pushing on regardless, going to great effort trying to be the old you and the best colleague, partner or parent. You may feel exhausted and numb; a sense you are existing rather than living. You may experience distressing thoughts, feelings, images and uncomfortable bodily sensations which can prevent you from healing leaving you stuck in the grip of the past.

I can support you to process your loss and work through your grief, whatever that looks like, finding ways to grow around it so you can begin to move forward and remember with love instead of pain.

What was really good about the counselling?

"Feeling able to cope with everything using strategies I was taught and knowing I had a safe space to share my feelings and be listened to."

Teenage Client

I bring  7 years’ experience as a PTUK registered Creative Arts and Therapeutic Play Practitioner, addressing a wide range of emotional and psychological issues. Using these skills can be effective for children who may struggle to express themselves verbally.

In these child therapy sessions, your child directs the depth and pace of their explorations through drama/roleplay, music, art, sand play therapy, and movement to:

• help process difficult emotions, experiences or traumas
• tap into natural creativity and playfulness
• facilitate expression, healing, and growth
• express their feelings and experiences through non-verbal means