I am a warm, down-to-earth, open-minded, and fully qualified therapeutic counsellor.
I specialise in helping people with anxiety and low mood/depression. I also have a keen interest in helping people manage their mental health whilst living with chronic health challenges.
My decision to become a counsellor was influenced by my own life experiences and personal healing. I remain committed to my personal growth and to my professional development.
I have worked with a diverse range of people from different backgrounds and cultures, who were experiencing a broad range of things such as relationship breakdowns, chronic stress, low self-esteem, lack of purpose, self-harm and depression. I respect and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
I have a keen interest in mindfulness, which I continue to use in my own life. If you would like to learn about it or expand on your mindfulness practice then we can utilise this during our sessions.
Qualifications
BA (Hons) Degree in Therapeutic Counselling
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Experience
I understand that it can feel daunting to take the first step by seeking counselling, but I will help you feel at ease and go at a pace that you feel comfortable with.
NHS: Lambeth Talking Therapies and Talk Wandsworth
I offered short-term solution-focused therapy for NHS clients within the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service. During my time there I worked with a diverse range of clients who were experiencing a vast array of issues such as; anxiety, depression, stress, chronic health challenges and bereavement.
Headstrong Counselling
I worked in open-ended and low-cost psychotherapy for the community interest company Headstrong Counselling. I worked with a broad range of issues and was able to go deeper by offering as many sessions as each client required.
Further Experience
I have received 'Trauma training' with Carolyn Spring and I can utilise this by helping you to regulate your nervous system following trauma and stress. I also facilitate online group work through the charity Action for Happiness, by hosting their 'Happiness Habits' course.
I believe that the relationship between the client and therapist is key to success. I offer a free no obligation to work with me chat for you to get a feel for me and how I work.
"Shame cannot survive being spoken. It cannot survive empathy."
Brene Brown - Professor and Author
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