Welcome
A confidential space to explore the thoughts, feelings and challenges in your life
About Me
I trained at The Gestalt Centre in London and this provides the underlying theoretical and clinical approach to my work. Additionally I have attended training work on Mindfulness which has some particular benefits for those who I Coach. Through my experience and involvement with therapeutic yoga and body work I have encouraged breath work with my clients, where appropriate. All this provides a range of unique and powerful tools for exploring and processing emotions, gaining insight into patterns of behaviour and thought, and fostering personal growth and transformation.
Previous to my work as a therapist I have worked in a variety of industry and commercial settings. This has included managerial positions as well as working my way from warehouse operative to line management and data analyst.
I have an international background that has given me a more cosmopolitan view of the world; a view that recognises the value of differences, but also the prejudices that can come with that.
Counselling
Gestalt therapy offers scope for creative expression work, particularly where words feel not enough, or indeed, too much. My approach recognises each person brings their own unique and individual experiences to therapy.
I work with a very wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, bereavement. I work with self esteem issues that are often brought about through bullying, undue parental criticism, and other adverse childhood experiences.
I have a particular background in working with women who have experienced abuse and trauma that includes physical and sexual assault and I have worked with individuals working through substance abuse; and also for several years, now, I have worked with women dealing with being trafficked and sold through modern day slavery.
I believe in the power of compassion and non-judgmental listening. You don't have to face your struggles alone - I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey, from a nonjudgemental position helping you make sense of your experiences and the world you have lived in.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, confused, or anxious, know that you're not alone. It's understandable to feel scared, depressed, or sad, and it can be difficult to know where to start on the path towards healing. That's why I offer a warm and supportive therapeutic space where you can feel heard, seen, and understood.
I am fully insured and a member of BACP.
How can counselling help you?
Life brings many challenges, and it is understandable that at times we might look for support in facing them. As a counsellor my role is to provide space and guidance to help you on your journey of self-discovery; to enable you to examine your life and make new, meaningful choices within it.
I offer a chance to reflect on the difficulties or problems you are experiencing in a safe and confidential environment, with someone from outside your day-to-day life. Together we can explore your situation in a way that leads to fresh perspectives - and perhaps a new understanding of yourself. Counselling isn’t about giving you solutions or advice, but empowering you to make your own changes.
My approach to therapy is a person-centred one. This is a non-judgmental way of working, where the counsellor creates the right conditions to help someone increase their self-awareness; to move towards - and reach - their fullest potential.
Availability & Fees
I offer a 15 minutes free introductory call during which we can understand if I can help. This can be done over phone, Teams, Zoom or Skype. I usually have availability for these same day if needed.
I am available Monday to Thursday for online sessions from 16:30 to 20:30 (last session at 19:30)
I am available face to face Saturdays at The Bay Therapy Centre from 08:30 to 16:00, last session at 15:00.
£60/session for online sessions
£75/session for face-to-face sessions
A limited number of concessionary sessions available for those who are currently facing financial difficulties.
My preferred mode of contact is email, as at times I am unable to answer calls which have not been prebooked as I am either in session or doing admin work. Please send me an email and I will answer as soon as possible, usually no later than same day.
Location
Face to face sessions take place in The Bay Therapy Centre, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5BB which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas such as Edwalton, Carlton, Clifton and Keyworth.
Contact
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on 07360353983 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
Frequently asked questions
Counselling is usually a good way to help with a current problem; something that can be discussed and - hopefully - resolved within a limited number of sessions. Over a certain number of weeks the understanding of the problem improves and away forward becomes clear. Therapy often describes work that goes a bit deeper, towards more substantial life issues and problems having a deeper effect on the client’s life. Therapy often requires a long-term approach, so the number of sessions can be open-ended.
Which option is most suitable depends on the client and the difficulties they are facing. In some cases counselling works well as an ongoing, longer-term option - or therapy can manage to resolve an issue in just a few sessions.
Everything that is said within the counselling room is private - this is one of the main ways counselling and therapy differ from talking to a friend or relative. Once you are comfortable with the format of weekly sessions and the safe space they provide, you will find the freedom to speak in confidence is of great value.
Note that there are some situations where you may be a risk to yourself or others, and there the law requires that I notify an authority; in these cases I may not be able to keep total confidentiality. Breaking confidentiality is very rare though, and only happens after the person concerned has been informed.
Usually I am asked this question by people who are nervous about entering into counselling, or when they are looking for support in coming to see a therapist. This anxiety is understandable, but a key aspect of therapy is that you should feel free to talk about any issues you feel are important to you. Having someone else with you who can be connected those issues makes this opening-up more difficult, so for this reason I do not see clients accompanied by friends or family.
How long a period of counselling lasts will vary from person to person and depend on the depth of the issues they are facing. For some people a couple of sessions helps to bring their problems into focus, and they feel ready to move forward; other problems may require more of an open-ended approach.
Before we begin any work we will agree on the number of sessions we’ll undertake, and at the end of that number review our progress. As long as we both agree further therapy will be of benefit to you, sessions can continue.
My aim is to offer a first appointment - known as an initial assessment - within 1-2 weeks. Then we would arrange a set number of counselling sessions to take place at the same time every week, that is convenient for you and where I have availabity. How quickly these sessions can begin will depend on the availabity of that free ‘slot’.
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