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A space to explore and understand the world you live in
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”
How Counselling Can Help You
" In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect.
Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways and they are still beautiful"
Change can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling anxious, depressed, stressed or lacking confidence. The overwhelm comes from all sorts of situations: bereavement; redundancy; health issues and age related challenges to name but a few.
I offer you a safe space to unpack your thoughts and face your fears and concerns. Together we will explore the challenges you are experiencing, enabling you to understand and adapt your response to them. Then through our work, you will identify the skills and abilities you possess to continue your life journey in your changed world.
I have been working with individuals and groups for over 2 decades, helping them to discover the resources inside them to find their way in challenging times. I believe in people’s ability to find their way and bring happiness into their lives, no matter what their experiences have been so far.
Areas I can help you with include:
- Anxiety and depression
- Loss of confidence and self esteem building
- Health related issues
- Managing stress and pressure
- Work related challenges
- Carer support
- Age related issues
- Navigating bereavement and loss
About Me
My Story
As with all of us my life has been full of ups and downs. I began exploring the world of health and wellbeing over two decades ago. The knowledge, skills and experience I gained came in handy when I was diagnosed with cancer, helping me to remain positive and rebuild my confidence post treatment. I have supported friends through this disease and have lost loved ones too, which is why I have been working with a local cancer support charity for over a decade.
Caring for someone with dementia has also been part of my path and I understand how hard it is to lose the person who is still sitting in front of you. My work as a volunteer with Cruse has helped me to understand and process the pain of loss, building new relationships, whilst still remaining connected with those who are no longer here.
Being a counsellor isnt a job, its a path for life that I feel blessed to be travelling on and I look forward to working with you on your journey.
My Expertise
I am a qualified integrative counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
In addition, I am an NCH trained hypnotherapist and INLPTA trained NLP master practitioner. Whilst my work is predominately focussed on counselling there may be opportunities to bring this expertise into the counselling room for the benefit of my clients.
I am also a volunteer for Cruse (bereavement services) and a local Cancer Support Centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the counselling held?
Face:face sessions are held at a community hub in Sutton Coldfield. Where appropriate I also offer walk and talk sessions in Sutton Coldfield Park.
Online counselling is via Zoom or GoogleMeet. I will send you a link that you can access via a laptop or mobile.
With telephone counselling I will call you from a private secure space.
What are the costs involved?
My fees are currently £45 per 50 minute session and are reviewed annually.
It is possible to have face:face counselling at a community hub in Sutton Coldfield. This incurs an additional cost of £8.50 which needs to be paid in advance.
How many sessions will i need?
This is something we will discuss as part of our first session as I offer both short term (up to 6 weeks) and longer term therapy.
As part of therapy we will also have regular reviews to ensure you are still getting what you need from our work together.
How do I prepare, is there homework?
There is nothing in particular that you need to do to prepare for a counselling session.
During our time together I may suggest resources that you may want to explore in between sessions, that is your choice.
Some clients also find it helpful take up journalling to record their thoughts and experiences during the therapeutic process, again it is up to you.
What if I am not happy with our sessions?
If you are not happy with my professional practice please do discuss this with me in the first instance so that we can try to resolve the difficulty.
If we are unable to do this and you wish to take those concerns further, you can contact my professional body, the BACP (https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-us/protecting-the-public/professional-conduct/how-to-complain-about-a-bacp-member/).