About Counselling

Counselling is a talk therapy which aims to support the client to explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Clients come to counselling for a variety of reasons and some may not know exactly what they want out of counselling but just know that something is out of alignment in their life.

Each session aims to provide the client with a safe space to talk openly about what has brought them to counselling. It is not there to provide easy answers and the counselling journey can often feel uncomfortable in parts however the counsellor is there to work alongside the client in an empathic, non-judgemental manner to guide them through the process and hold space for them so that they can be their true authentic selves.

What is discussed within sessions is kept strictly confidential (unless someone is at risk of harm) between the counsellor and the client.

As an Integrative counsellor, while I am anchored in the Person-Centred approach, I have also trained in aspects of different modalities such as CBT and Psychodynamic techniques which means that I can offer an individualised approach best suited to the client’s needs. In addition, I am a qualified Health Coach with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, New York, which I believe can work well within the counselling process as it lends to a much more holistic approach. Elements of coaching also aim to promote building confidence in the client and increasing self-love and self-compassion as well as healthy self-care habits.