ABOUT ME
Choosing a therapist can feel like a big step, particularly when you may already be feeling overwhelmed, anxious or unsure about what comes next. My priority is to create a warm, welcoming and non-judgemental space where you feel genuinely heard, respected and able to be yourself.
I work with individuals and couples, supporting people through a wide range of life experiences and challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, stress and bereavement and loss. I have a particular interest and experience in supporting people through loss, including traumatic bereavement, and understand how deeply grief can affect every part of life.
I believe that therapy is not about telling you what to do or giving you all the answers. Instead, it is about having someone alongside you who will listen without judgement, help you make sense of what you are experiencing and support you in finding your own way forward.
ABOUT ME
I believe one of the most precious things in life is being truly listened to. My role is to offer you a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can explore what you’re experiencing and work collaboratively towards the changes you want to make. As an integrative therapist, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches to suit your individual needs. Whether you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, self-critical, struggling with relationships or simply at a crossroads in life, counselling can help you gain greater clarity, confidence and trust in yourself.
My Style of therapy
I am an integrative therapist, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches to create a way of working that is tailored to you, rather than expecting you to fit into one particular model of therapy. My approach incorporates humanistic, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), depending on what feels most helpful for your individual circumstances. Therapy is a collaborative process. Together, we can explore the experiences, relationships, thoughts and patterns that may be affecting how you feel today. Whether you are seeking bereavement counselling, support with a relationship, struggling with anxiety or depression, or simply feeling stuck at a crossroads in life, our sessions provide time and space to understand what is happening beneath the surface. For couples, I offer a supportive environment where both people can feel heard and understood, helping you explore communication, relationship difficulties and the patterns that may be creating distance or conflict. There is no single way to experience therapy, and there is no fixed timeline for healing. I offer both short-term and longer-term counselling, with the pace and focus shaped around your needs. Sessions are available in person near Dover, as well as online via Zoom and by telephone, with home visits available by special arrangement.
Qualifications and professional bodies
I am a qualified therapeutic counsellor with a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, alongside further training in counselling children and young people, Transactional Analysis, bereavement support and end-of-life care. I have also completed specialist training in children and young people’s mental health and autism. My experience includes working with East Kent College, Cruse Bereavement Support, South Kent Mind and CHUMS Specialist Bereavement, giving me valuable experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional challenges, particularly bereavement and loss.
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People Stage 1
- Transactional Analysis 101 Certificate
- Bereavement Support Foundation course – Cruse Bereavement Support -Level 2
- Level 2 The Principals of End of Life Care
- Level 2 Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
- Level 2 Understanding Autism
- Work Experience
- East Kent College
- Cruse Bereavement Support
- South Kent Mind
- CHUMS Specialist Bereavement
