I am an experienced counsellor who has had the privilege of supporting clients through a wide range of difficulties. 

I understand how hard it is to begin counselling, and my aim is to create a non-judgemental and welcoming relationship to help my clients feel safe. I have been trained in a number of therapeutic approaches to help people process and resolve the difficulties they face; my ways of working include person-centred counselling, cognitive behavioural theory, psychodynamic therapy (how the past is affecting you in the present), and transactional analysis. I am also a qualified trauma counsellor. I work holistically, taking into account your physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing, and will seek to understand how your difficulties are impacting your wider life.

My areas of interest are in relationship difficulties (problematic relationships, separation, divorce, bereavement, bullying and other forms of abuse). I have also helped people to process serious health diagnoses. Following a long career in Human Resources, I also support those who are experiencing difficulties at work. I have experience of working with clients who are struggling with anxiety and depression.

From a faith-based perspective, I am trained to work with religious trauma and spiritual abuse, in which there may be complex power dynamics affecting the client at a soul level. I have also helped a number of clients through the process of training for ordination.

I welcome clients of all faiths and of no faith.

I decided to retrain as a counsellor after recovering from a serious illness. When away from work I enjoy being outdoors, especially when walking my dogs in the countryside.