About me
I believe that counselling can be a transformative tool for personal growth, helping individuals improve their day-to-day well-being, overcome internal limitations, gain clarity in communication, and enhance their relationships with themselves and others.
With compassion, empathy, and understanding, I support adults facing challenges such as depression, low mood, anxiety, physical illness, grief and loss, and relationship issues. I have a deep interest in understanding both the internal and external experiences of people, grounding my work in Transactional Analysis (TA) therapy. This approach helps clients stay present-focused while exploring the impact of past events and future concerns, fostering positive change and transformation.
I am committed to a neuro-affirming approach that respects and embraces neurodiversity in all its forms. I offer a protected, inclusive space where clients can explore their experiences without fear of judgement or pressure to conform to societal norms.
Ways of Working
I am a Transactional Analysis (TA) trained counsellor and use TA theory and concepts in my work. TA counselling focuses on building and strengthening the Adult Ego State, our ‘here and now’ reality. I work collaboratively with clients to understand what is impacting them in the present, which may stem from past events or concerns about the future.
My intention is to empower clients to develop their autonomy and sense of self, to view themselves and their world differently and to facilitate positive change and transformation in their lives.
I am committed to continuous professional development and I regularly attend CPD training and supervision to ensure I offer the best support to my clients.
The Types of Issues I Support Neurodivergent Clients With
- Support when waiting for or having received a neurodivergence diagnosis
- Masking & exhaustion/burnout
- Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
- Emotional dysregulation
- Depression and low mood
- Anxiety
- Low self-esteem
- Grief & loss
- Relationship issues
- Relationship with food and body
- Supporting Couples who are in neurodiverse and neurodivergent relationships
Qualifications
Foundation and Diploma Transactional Analysis Counselling – TA Works
Certificate in working with Couples – Berne Institute
Certificate in working therapeutically with clients outdoors – The Centre of Natural Reflection, Derbyshire
Additional CPD Specific to Neurodiversity
A Neuro-Affirming Approach to Working with Autistic Clients – Aspire Autism Consultancy
ADHD in The Therapy Room – Aspire Autism Consultancy
Working with Neurodivergent Couples and Relationships: A Neuro-Affirming Approach – Aspire Autism Consultancy
Attendance of Aspire Consultancy’s Monthly CPD Group focusing on Neurodiversity.