I am passionate about understanding how the jigsaw puzzle pieces of relationships fit together; what happens when we connect, what is your experience, how do I impact on you, what effect do you have on me? I want to understand why our puzzle pieces have their particular shape, how we fit together and how that affects us. Counselling is a place to explore these and many other questions, it allows you the time and space to find out about yourself, the choices you've made, your relationships with others and with yourself. Once you've discovered more about who you are and how you fit in the picture, you can decide whether you want to redesign your piece of the puzzle.
Contact me to arrange a reduced-fee initial session (£25; further sessions are £50). This allows us to see if we feel comfortable working together and start to identify the issues that concern you. We'll make arrangements to meet regularly and consider what your goals might be, how you can work towards them and how to support yourself while you do so.
My summerhouse consulting room is located in a peaceful rear garden. Once we agree on what we're working towards, we can chose to hold our sessions outdoors in a natural setting using one of the local green spaces. Daytime and some evening appointments are available, also an early Saturday morning appointment.
My core training was completed in 2003 and I have been in private practice since 2004; I volunteered for 4½ years at a hostel for the homeless and provided counselling services at a centre offering support to adults with learning disabilities for 2½ years. I have also taken a further 4 years' training towards a second Diploma and have taken courses in ecotherapy and facilitating therapy groups. I am fully qualified and insured and am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and I adhere to their Ethical Framework for Good Practice. I maintain a continuing professional development programme and have regular supervision.
