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WHAT DO I OFFER?

I believe in using an integrative method of counselling, that is pluralistic approach, as it’s collaborative and deeply rooted in the humanistic and person-centred values. I believe that each client is unique and therefore may need different things from therapy, therefore I offer a tailored approach for each individual and involving you, the client in a process of shared decision-making.
Therefore, by using various techniques, from different types of therapy it will be a tailored approach specifically for you and your individual need. Therapy is valuable as it gives you a safe space, you will be helped to explore your thoughts and feelings without any judgement. You will be facilitated to discover who you really are, become more self-aware, be able to find acceptance and then manage change. Positive change may help you to make healthier choices for yourself.
The therapy is for you, it’s your time, your safe space which is confidential and non-judgemental, with no ulterior motive but to support and be there for you.

WHAT CAN THERAPY HELP WITH?

I am trained in many aspects of counselling some of which are as follows:
·       Psychodynamic
·       CBT
·       Play therapy
·       Transactional Analysis
·       Person Centred

WOULD YOU LIKE TO EXPLORE IF COUNSELLING MAY HELP YOU? THEN PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BOOK AN INITIAL CONSULTATION, TOGETHER WE CAN DISCUSS YOUR CONCERNS TO DETERMINE HOW I MIGHT SUPPORT YOU.

Counselling may help with many areas of life’s knockbacks, issues, worries, mental health, physical health, which encapsulates the person as a whole. It’s a holistic approach, where the therapy is tailored to your individual needs. This focuses on your social and emotional wellbeing.

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Some of the following, are areas I may be able to support you with:

Addictions

Anger Management

Anxiety

Assertiveness

Bereavement

Bullying

Carers/parenting conflict and issues

Cultural concerns

Depression

Divorce, loss & Separation

Emotional issues

Exams

Financial difficulties

Gender identity

Intrusive thoughts

Job/college interviews

Mental health: anxiety, depression, eating disorders etc       

Panic attacks

Phobias

Physical health: infertility, pain management, terminal illness etc

Public speaking

Relationships: breakdown, communication, conflict etc         

School transition

Self-confidence

Self-defeating behaviours

Self-esteem

Self-harm

Sexual identity

Sleep disturbance/irregular pattern

Stress

Suicidal feelings

Trauma

Work related stress etc.

WHAT IS COUNSELLING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE?

A therapeutic relationship with a child or young person, is for example, using a humanistic approach, giving the opportunity for personal growth, self-development, and to explore creatively. A means of using metaphors to understand their emotional communication. It is a safe space where it provides a deeper understanding of self, their feelings and being able to make personal choices. It’s a space and opportunity where the young person will be made to feel valued, listened, respected and given time to explore their inner most feelings.


Children and young people often display a significant change in behaviour when they are faced with a challenging situation. Like adults they have feelings and emotions, however they may not have the ability, knowledge or understanding to be able to process these feelings properly. Their concentration may be affected, they may become withdrawn, display sudden outbursts of unexplained anger, more tearful, demotivated etc

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By providing a safe and confidential environment, a space where they are able to explore for themselves what is going on with themselves may be really beneficial for them to be able to understand and learn techniques to be able to process their inner most feelings and emotions. To become more aware, gain acceptance, validation and understand how to voice their feelings in a positive way. This will enable them to reach their full potentially, be better communicators, more socially engaged with their peers, build their confidence, self-worth and grow to reach their own goals both personally and academically.


Counselling provides evidence-based strategies that proves that it is an effective early intervention which improves life chances, where it promotes holistic well-being of a child or young person. That is, their mental and physical health, emotional and social wellbeing.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PROVIDING COUNSELLING TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE?

Improved:

  • Self-esteem

  • Self-worth and confidence

  • Health and emotional wellbeing

  • Resilience

  • Peer, friends and family relationships

  • School attendance

  • Behaviour

  • Attainment / achievement

  • Self-defeating behaviours e.g., Self-harm, suicide, depression, eating disorders etc.


Counselling supports children and young people when: 

  • Parents are going through a divorce or separation

  • Building positive relationships with step siblings, step parents, foster carers etc

  • Behaviour is challenging, misunderstood, understanding what that behaviour is trying to communicate

  • There has been a bereavement, death of a family member, friend, pet etc

  • They have experienced significant trauma

  • There are difficulties with friendships, isolation, withdrawn, bullying, poor social skills etc

  • They have experienced abuse, neglect or domestic violence

  • There is evidence of self-defeating behaviours: self-harming, drugs etc

  • They are anxious, experiencing panic attacks, stress (exam stress) etc

  • They’re needing support with a new school, transition supporting with friendships etc

  • They’re needing support with their own identity. Sexual orientation, gender and/or cultural issues.

  • There is a health concern with mental or physical wellbeing, e.g., long term illness etc

  • They’re experiencing school phobia

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