About
I have always been interested in people – how we see the world, and how connections between us can be complicated and difficult but also wonderful and nurturing.
In our work together we will fit the therapy to your needs and personality, and we will go at your pace.
Creating a safe space together
Sometimes it is difficult to talk to the people in our lives. They may be too closely involved, or even part of the problem. I can provide the safe, private place you need to take time to explore what is happening in your life. My work is completely confidential within professional boundaries. I will never judge you, and together we will work through your issues.
About me
Working creatively
Everybody works in their own way and for some people it can be helpful to explore their experience using creative tools. Through my training I can facilitate your creative journey using story telling, sand trays, figures, drawing and painting, if this is something you are drawn to.
Counselling services“If your wounds are still open, trust they are doors to an answer, and walk through.”
Qualifications and professional membership
- Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling from Matrix College of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- BSc (hons) in Integrative Counselling from Middlesex University
- Post graduate Diploma in Creative Counselling for Children and Young People
from Matrix College of Counselling and Psychotherapy - Diploma in Clinical Supervision for Individuals and Groups
from The Grove Practice in London - Bereavement training with CRUSE and St. Helena Hospice in Colchester
- Tutor and Programme Lead on BSc course for Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling at Matrix College
- I am trained to work with adults and young people aged 14 and upwards.
All genders, sexualities and ethnicities are welcome
My experience
- I worked for the St. Helena Hospice and North East Essex Bereavement Service from 2014 to 2024 as a Bereavement Counsellor. I primarily worked with clients who had experienced sudden or traumatic bereavements, or where the grief was complex due to abuse, addiction and childhood trauma.
- I also supervised colleagues and trainees there, both individually and in groups.
- I worked at Colchester Sixth Form College for two years, counselling students with a wide variety of presenting issues in addition to the challenges that the teenage years can bring.
- Since 2021, I have been teaching undergraduates on the BSc Counselling Course at Matrix College (near Norwich).
- I offer supervision from my consulting room in Colchester and online.
- I am fascinated by how the relationships and events of our past affect our current experience. I will be interested to look at your history, but also what is happening for you – in the here and now.
Types of counselling?
I work with many issues including: grief and loss, depression, stress and anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship difficulties, explorations around neurodiversity, sexuality and gender. But I am happy to address whatever you bring.
I am registered with the UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy), registration number 2011168261 and abide by their Codes of Ethics and Conduct, and complaints procedure.
For more information visit: www.psychotherapy.org.uk