WHY COUNSELLING?
Many people will experience times in their lives when things don’t run smoothly. Circumstances or events can sometimes become bewildering or overwhelming. Asking for help can be the first courageous step towards regaining control of your life and your emotions. Whether you are suffering from anxiety or depression, or struggling because of a specific issue such as trauma, abuse, bereavement, lack of self-esteem, or the breakdown of key relationships, counselling can help you to process what you are going through and enable you to find ways of moving forward.
I believe that where there is life, there is hope. Given the right help and support, it is possible to experience healing and to find the strength to implement change. My desire is to create a compassionate, non-judgemental and confidential space in which you can share whatever is causing you distress, and that together we can work to bring about positive change.
ABOUT ME
My background was originally in music, working as a professional singer and singing teacher. Teaching then expanded into therapeutic voicework, working with people whose voices had been damaged by stress and trauma. This work led to a growing interest in the wider field of counselling and psychotherapy. I went on to complete a professional qualification in counselling and psychotherapy and established my own clinical practice in Cheltenham.
​
I worked as a volunteer with the Samaritans for a number of years and am currently volunteering with a local counselling charity. I am accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and work in accordance with their code of ethics. This includes regular supervision to support my work.
MY APPROACH
I am trained in several different counselling approaches, which means that I can draw on whatever techniques and practices are most appropriate to each individual. However, the most important part of counselling is establishing a secure and supportive working relationship between therapist and client. I have experience of working with clients who have brought a number of different concerns, including:
Trauma & Abuse • Anxiety • Depression • Relationship Difficulties • Low Self-Esteem • Bereavement
WORKING TOGETHER
There is no fixed time period for counselling. We will discuss this as we go along. A minimum of 8 sessions is usually necessary to achieve therapeutic goals. The first session will be spent exploring your goals for therapy and whether we both feel we can work together on an ongoing basis. Subsequent sessions will normally be arranged weekly for maximum benefit
WHAT DO I OFFER?
Choose between in-person or online appointments.
Appointments are available weekdays, 8am to 6pm.
Each appointment lasts for 50 minutes.
In-person appointments available at:
The Practice Rooms, 32 Cambray Place, Cheltenham, GL50 1JP.
View location here.
Appointments are priced at £50 per session.