In person and online video counselling appointments available

Offering private counselling from wherever you are

I offer a free confidential 20 minute consultation by either phone or Teams.

Do you hear yourself telling everyone that you’re ‘fine’, but really you aren’t fine?

Feelings of anxiety, panic and depression can get in the way of you living your best life. Are you struggling with something? Maybe you’re having relationship, body image, college, university or work issues?

Perhaps you feel like you aren’t good enough and are somehow failing. Do you worry about what other people think of you, or struggle to relax and feel safe?

Are you finding:

  • it difficult to get on with your work, studies or life?

  • that the pressure is too much?

  • it hard to make decisions?

  • it hard to love or even like yourself?

  • you feel like hiding yourself away?

Sometimes we can feel guilty or ashamed about things that have happened (or are currently happening) to us that are difficult to talk about. The pain, confusion or worry can become too much. Perhaps you aren’t even sure what it is that makes you feel like this.

Maybe you are feeling isolated, misunderstood and finding it difficult to share your problems with those around you? Do you feel that you don’t want to be a burden?

The weight of painful thoughts and memories can become overwhelming, making it hard to sleep, which just adds to the cycle of feeling overwhelmed, anxious, upset or that you can't cope with things.

Imagine, for example, being able to go out and enjoy yourself without worrying, or having a panic attack, over what people (might) think about how you look or speak? How would it feel to no longer believe that everything is your fault when things go wrong, that you are enough and you don’t have to seek approval from others to be loved or accepted? Would you like to believe in yourself and your ability without comparing yourself to everyone else?  

Counselling with me aims to help you:

  • feel understood and less alone with what you are going through.

  • begin to know what you want.

  • explore more about yourself and why you are feeling the way that you are.

  • develop helpful coping strategies.

  • become more empowered, resilient, and confident going forward.

My approach is to work with and alongside you, providing a confidential place where you can talk about what you choose to.

The relationship with your therapist is key to helping you make the changes you wish for in yourself. I know from my own experience that it is important you feel comfortable, supported and at ease with whoever you choose to help you.

Clients who have worked with me have said that I am warm and easy to talk to. I am open minded and what you say matters to me. I believe that if you can begin to open up to me about what is going on for you that you will start to heal and feel better.

Daunting as this may seem, you’ve already taken the first step forward. 

Working together we can find the solutions that you are looking for. You are not alone, I am here to listen to you.

Counselling sessions with me can either be in person in my private counselling room or online via Teams. 

I offer an initial free confidential 20 minute consultation by either phone or Teams. This helps you get to know me a little better. You will have the opportunity to give me brief details of your situation, ask any questions you may have and see if the way that I work suits you.  

About me

I am an experienced and qualified counsellor working in private practice with both young people and adults who are experiencing a variety of issues. I have previously worked as a counsellor at Cambridge University, mental health charities and also as a counselling tutor, training potential counsellors for their National Counselling Society Diploma qualification.

Things that I help with:

My clients come from diverse backgrounds, presenting with different issues, including:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Stress

  • Panic attacks

  • Low confidence or self-esteem

  • Relationship difficulties

  • Family issues

  • Chronic pain

  • Eating disorders and body image

  • Work pressure

  • Exam pressure

  • Trauma

  • Emotional Abuse

Therapies offered:

As an integrative counsellor I follow a humanistic approach to counselling. I draw on a wide range of skills and techniques, such as CBT. This enables me to tailor sessions to you and your unique needs.

Qualifications:

  • National Counselling Society Level 4 Diploma in Counselling (Distinction)

  • Registered Member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)

I work in accordance with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy’s (BACP) Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

I engage in over 30 hours of Continual Professional Development training every year to ensure that my skills are continually evolving, relevant and up to date.

I am fully insured and hold an enhanced DBS certificate

Fees

Initial 20 minute consultation - Free

Individual counselling sessions £65

Cancelling and rescheduling

If you wish to cancel a session, please confirm by email at least 24 hours in advance or you will be charged in full for the session.

Further information

Sessions take place either in my counselling room in person or online via Teams.

Sessions are 50 minutes long.

My counselling room is comfortable, private and confidential. It is in Hauxton, just south of Cambridge, near Junction 11 of the M11 and the A10. There is plenty of free parking.

I also work online via Teams with clients throughout the UK.