Therapy focused around you
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Healing
COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
“Courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life.” - Shannon L. Alder
What can I help with?
I work with adults and young people facing a range of challenges.
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Trauma
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Stress
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Anxiety
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Redundancy
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Chronic illness
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Self Harm
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Depression
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Grief and bereavement
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Loss of purpose
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Abuse
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Loneliness
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Suicidal Thoughts
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Low self-esteem
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Relationship issues
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Divorce or separation
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Intergenerational trauma
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Bullying/Discrimination
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Narcissistic relationships
I also have lived experience and extensive work supporting people with:
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ADHD
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Autism
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Dyslexia
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Dyspraxia
If you’ve ever felt misunderstood or like you don’t fit into society’s boxes, you’re not alone. I’ll work with you to better understand yourself, your needs, and your strengths. You are enough — and yes, you even have superpowers. Sometimes, you just need help uncovering them.
Is therapy right for me?
Starting therapy can feel daunting — after all, you're opening up to someone who begins as a stranger. But this is a relationship like no other. With friends and family, we often filter our thoughts to protect their feelings. In therapy, you have a safe, non-judgemental space to express your experiences openly and honestly — sometimes for the first time — and to feel truly heard and understood.
It can help you:
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untangle your thoughts and emotions to make sense of them
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gain greater awareness and understanding of yourself
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implement change and break free from cycles
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learn positive self talk and empathy
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learn to validate your own feelings rather than rely on those outside to do that for you
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process past experiences
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find your voice and own it
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work out what you want in life
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put boundaries in place
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build self esteem
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learn how to stand tall and navigate life's ups and downs confidently
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learn strategies and techniques to cope
Clients regularly say, "I don’t know where to start." The truth is — it doesn’t matter. Just showing up is enough. We’ll start where you are, and trust the process. If something in you is ready, reach out. I'm here to listen.
How do I work?
I am an integrative counsellor, which means I draw from several approaches — Person-Centred, Gestalt, CBT, and Transpersonal theories — and tailor them to suit your unique needs. In simple terms, I try to see the world through your eyes, to walk in your shoes, holding a safe space for difficult thoughts and feelings. So your story is heard. You may be in distress and need someone to listen, support and be compassionate. You might want practical tools to manage anxiety or overwhelm, or to build confidence. Maybe you’re ready to explore deeper patterns and uncover root causes, or do inner child work to process early life experiences. Whatever your goals, if you’re open to exploring and making meaningful changes, therapy can help you improve your wellbeing and rediscover joy.
Sometimes words aren’t enough — or they’re hard to find. That’s why I also offer creative approaches like drawing, working with objects or cards, visualisation, journalling, somatic body work, and sand therapy. These can help you express what’s going on inside in new and powerful ways.
I’m also comfortable exploring spiritual or existential themes, whether they relate to religion, spirituality, or unexplained experiences. But if that’s not your thing, no problem — it’s your session, and I’ll always take your lead.
Whatever methods we use, we’ll decide together. I may suggest ideas, but you remain in control — of what you share, how we work, and the pace we go. I’m here to walk alongside you, not lead the way.
What does a session look like?
In our first session, we would discuss what you would like out of counselling and see how this may be achieved. If we feel that we both feel we are happy with this, then further sessions can be booked.
Therapy is about giving you the tools to thrive long after our sessions end. Whether you want short-term counselling or longer-term psychotherapy, we’ll shape it around your needs.
Sessions can be weekly, fortnightly, monthly, or as needed. You decide what works best for you.
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Face to face Counselling takes place in my therapy room in Derriford, Plymouth. Here is a picture of the room I use.
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Online Counselling gives us a way to see each other on a screen from the convenience of your own home. It's as easy as clicking on a link I send you, to access the session.
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If you choose Telephone Counselling, I would phone you for your session each time.
I feel privileged to do this work, and I’d love to support you on your journey. If what you’ve read resonates, or if you have questions, feel free to get in touch. I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation so you can get a sense of whether we’re the right fit. Or, if you're ready, you can book a session straight away.
Find me on Psychology Today and on the Counselling Directory.
I am an Accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, NCPS.
Sessions available face to face in Plymouth or online UK wide
Safe, non-judgemental and confidential
Free 20 minute introductory call
50 minute sessions - £50
"We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know."
- Carl Rogers
Qualifications:
Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling
Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People
Trauma Informed Training
Neurodiversity awareness (ADHD, Autism)
Managing ADHD
STORM training - Suicidal Ideation and Self-Harm.
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