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Counselling and How I Work

Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed in life by current or past circumstances. We may feel anxious, depressed, or as though we are a bit lost and out of sorts.  Sometimes there may be things, past or present in our lives, that we simply feel we need to talk through and unpack. 

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We cannot change the past, nor can we always change our current circumstances, but we can change how we face the future.  Counselling can help you find ways to feel more equipped, to gain a different perspective with more clarity and more peace within yourself that enables you to move forward in life. I believe everyone has the capacity within themselves to bring about personal change in some way. My role as your counsellor will be to help you identify that change and to support you in this process.

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I offer you a warm and compassionate environment in which to express your thoughts and feelings, with mutual trust as the basis of our therapeutic relationship.  Big or small – nothing is irrelevant. I will always seek to understand your own personal experience and will listen without judgment or the need to ‘fix’ you.  Together we will explore the things that have brought you to counselling and all that emerges on your therapeutic journey.

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As an integrative counsellor, I draw on a number of counselling approaches to suit your needs, rather than work to one single model. We are all unique and therefore, one size does not fit all. My approach is client-led; hence I tailor the counselling sessions to meet your specific needs in a manner that allows you to feel both comfortable and safe. 

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You don’t need to know in advance exactly what it is you want to say, for as we talk the direction of our conversation will become apparent. 

 

My role is to help you explore the issues, thoughts, and feelings that you are experiencing as you progress on your journey forward.

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Some of the areas that I have worked with include anxiety; depression; stress; relationship difficulties; childhood abuse; rape; bereavement and loss; domestic violence and abuse; work related issues, and faith/non-faith concerns.

 

However, if the matter you want to bring to counselling has not been mentioned above, that is okay. We can still explore whatever it is you are seeking therapy for and whether I am the right counsellor suited to helping you.

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Furthermore, having spent 12 years of my married life with my husband in the armed forces, I am able to relate to and empathise with many of the additional pressures that are faced by military personnel and their families.

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Whether you are currently serving, have a loved one who is serving, or have an ex-military connection, I can offer you understanding as you unpack your experiences of life in or connected to the armed forces.

 

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