What it means to be human; despair, joy, sadness, anxiety, our past experiences and future concerns and how these can impact the present. To sit and hold a space for all emotions and feelings while creating a trusting relationship together that can promote change, where you're accepted and can find yourself again in a world where you may be told to be something other than who you are. This is what inspired me to become a person-centred counsellor and engage in the caring arts. I am here for you.
About me and my practice
I work experientially, in a way that sees you as a whole person, offering a gentle curiosity around how you experience the world. Whatever the issue is that youre facing, we can work together in a nurturing environment and find new ways of being. This may be galvanised by coming closer to who you are, forging new relationships with parts of yourself (sometimes younger parts) that have been calling to be noticed and looking at situations with a fresh lens. I offer my presence to you for this to unfold, without giving advice or analysis. I believe no-one can know your reality the way that you do, you are the expert. I trust in you, I trust in me and the changes our therapeutic relationship can support.
I value drawing on other approaches such as, compassionate inquiry and existentialism, helping clients find meaning and explore questions about their lives, which for example might include eco-anxiety due to climate change. I hold all counselling theories lightly, meeting each client anew with what is arising in the moment. Im led by you, the client, which informs how we work together and if we bring in different ways of approaching sessions, such as creativity. We work by invitation rather than obligation.
I have personal experience of mental health issues and having dark nights of the soul. Ive been on my own counselling journey of healing, which played an important part of shaping me as a person and counsellor, increasing my capacity to empathise and understand elements of suffering. However, I appreciate the importance of meeting you as an individual with your unique lens on the world, honouring our differences. My commitment to you is to continue a path of learning and development, increasing my self-awareness and engaging in self care in order to support you safely, effectively and ethically.
Experience
I welcome everyone to my practice, having worked with a range of clients in areas such as self-esteem, relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety and neurodiversity. I have a special interest in working with spiritual/transpersonal/non-ordinary experiences. I have experience of supporting people through death, loss and transition, through my training and work as an End of Life Doula.
Ive worked affirmatively with clients at a local LGBTQ+ mental health charity, exploring specific issues around Gender Identity and Expression, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity. There I completed training in anti-racism, Trans 101, LGBTQ+ suicide awareness and addiction, that continues to support my work and understanding. I recognise the systemic strains many members of marginalised groups face, as well as the stigma and shame that can arise and how important it is to give compassionate attention to this in the therapy space.
I regularly complete additional training so I can learn more about supporting you with specific issues and to broaden the scope of work we can do together. Such courses include; therapeutic photography/writing, impact of anxious attachment and working with soul.
Qualifications
Im qualified to diploma level in Therapeutic Counselling through the CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) which is one of the highest quality mental health training qualifications in the UK.
Other qualifications to date include but are not limited to:-
- Tavistock and Portman NHS Families and Beyond: An Introduction
to Systemic Thinking
- End of Life Doula Foundation Course and Diploma in the LWDW -
Person-centred Approach to Death and Dying
- LWDW Certificate in Advance Planning for End of Life
- Integrative Counselling and Therapy (Certificate 250hrs
Theory, 128hrs Practical)
- Counselling Skills (Level 2 Certificate (QCF)
- Mentoring in Practice (NOCN Level 2 Certificate in
Progression (QCF)
- BSc (Hons) Forensic Science (First Class)
Additional Information
Other examples of areas of counselling I work with
Non-ordinary/transpersonal experiences
End of life (life limiting illnesses)
Life transitions
Spirituality
Loss
Death anxiety
Climate related including Eco-anxiety/Eco-grief
LGBTQIA+ issues
Identity Issues
Professional Membership
Registered Member MBACP
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Thursday, 10 April 2025
Initial Consultation
The steps for us starting counselling together
It can be daunting to know what to expect when reaching out to a counsellor so I wanted to outline the steps below:-
1. Contact me via e-mail
2. This gives you an opportunity to get a sense of me and arrange a free initial 20 minute consultation session which can be done online or on the telephone.
3. This 20 minute consultation session allows me to find out a bit more about you, what brings you to counselling and ensures we can work safely and ethically together.
4. If you decide you would like to start counselling with me, I will send you welcome information confirming our first counselling session.
Fees
£50 per 50 minute counselling session.
Concession spaces are limited and currently full.
When I Work
I practice online Tuesdays between 8.30am-5pm (last appointment available is at 5pm)
Therapeutic Approach
Person Centred Experiential
Video Platforms
Zoom, Whereby
Pronouns
He/Him They/Them
Area
East Sussex