Getting to know your counsellor and supervisor
If you feel I am the right counsellor or supervisor for you, please do get in contact, and we can book in a FREE telephone consultation. Please visit my ‘Contact Me’ page to explore the various ways to reach out, discuss your individual needs, and schedule an appointment.
Before I became a counsellor I spent time serving in the Royal Navy on board HMS Alderney which I absolutely loved being a part of. However it was through my own struggles, and personal experience accessing counselling to work through my own difficult life experiences, understanding just how difficult it was making sense of my thoughts, feelings and emotions, while making positive changes and gaining insight into myself awareness. Made me realise how passionate I was about becoming a counsellor, inspiring me to support you through your very own life struggles. From this I embarked on my journey to becoming a qualified counsellor and supervisor.
As well as running my private practice as a counsellor and supervisor, gaining lots of experience supporting adults and young people with various life struggles and experiences, I currently work as the Office Manager and Therapist of a private clinical practice. Overseeing various projects and supporting the other therapists currently completing some freelance work, I am also the designated safeguarding Lead to the therapists.
I have also gained 10 years experience working for a mental health charity Mind as the counselling lead and therapist, successfully managing around 30 counsellors both qualified and students. As well as gaining more experience supporting adults with various life difficulties with a focus on men’s mental health. While at Mind I delivered various courses to groups, organisations and businesses within the local community. And I currently attend the health and social department at our local College speaking to groups of students about my journey and my struggles with mental health.
I am always amazed at the strength and courage my clients have when taking the first steps into counselling, to being vulnerable and trusting me with your innermost thoughts and feelings and being there myself I understand just how hard the first step can be, but my step was worth it and allowed me to challenge and make sense of my inner most thoughts and empowered me to become a counsellor and then a supervisor, to which I absolutely love and is what I am passionate about. I feel honoured and extremely privileged to be here to support you in creating changes in your lives for the better, while witnessing your personal growth through our time together.
