My Journey into Counselling

My journey into counselling began in 2004 following a significant and life-changing personal experience. During this time, I started volunteering within a local hospice where many patients shared deeply personal stories, reflections, regrets, and experiences they had carried with them throughout their lives.

Listening to these untold stories taught me the importance of being truly heard. It inspired me to develop my listening skills further and led me to enrol on my first counselling course.

While studying, I began to understand how my own life experiences were influencing the way I related to others and how I showed up in my relationships. This became a pivotal moment in my life and ultimately changed the direction of my intended career path.

I discovered a profession that I remain deeply passionate about today and you can find out more about working with adults here

Working with Children, Young People and Adults

During my training, I began working with children and young people. This was a powerful contrast to my hospice work. Having supported individuals at the end of their lives, I was now working with young people at the beginning of theirs.

Witnessing the positive changes that could take place when young people were given a safe space to explore their thoughts and feelings strengthened my passion for this work.

Alongside this, I worked with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Time and again, I witnessed the transformative impact that counselling can have on people's wellbeing, relationships, confidence and quality of life.

It has always been a privilege to walk alongside people during some of the most challenging periods of their lives and to witness the growth, resilience and change that can emerge through the therapeutic process. You can find out more about working with children and young people here

My Own Experience of Therapy

Alongside my professional training, I made the decision to engage in counselling myself.

This remains one of the most valuable investments I have ever made in my own wellbeing and personal growth.

Experiencing therapy from the client's perspective reinforced my belief that everyone should have access to a safe, supportive space to explore their experiences, regardless of their stage of life or circumstances.

How I Work

I am an Integrative Counsellor, which means I draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches and tailor my work to the unique needs of each individual.

I believe there is no single approach that fits everyone. Instead, I work collaboratively with clients to create a therapeutic experience that feels safe, supportive and meaningful.

Therapies offered

• Child counselling

• Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

• Gestalt therapy

• Humanistic therapies

• Integrative counselling

• Person-centred therapy

• Psychoanalytical and psychodynamic therapies

• Solution focused brief therapy

• Transactional analysis

• Relational Therapy

• Trauma Informed

• Somatic Techniques

• Mindfulness

• Creative where appropriate

Creativity can often provide alternative ways of exploring thoughts, feelings and experiences when words alone feel difficult. Where appropriate, I may incorporate creative interventions and resources to support the therapeutic process.

Above all, I aim to provide a space where clients feel genuinely heard, respected and accepted.

Clinical Supervision and Training

As my career developed, I expanded my work into Clinical Supervision, Project Management and Counselling Training.

During my own counselling training, I was fortunate to be supported by tutors who challenged, encouraged and guided me whilst always maintaining the client's wellbeing at the heart of the work.

Their influence played a significant role in my development as a counsellor and inspired me to become a tutor myself.

Today, as a CPCAB Approved Trainer, I strive to create the same supportive learning environment for students. I am passionate about helping future counsellors develop their skills, confidence, self-awareness and ethical practice.

Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence

Throughout my career, a consistent thread within my work has been supporting individuals affected by sexual violence.

This has included working with children and young people following safeguarding disclosures, as well as supporting adults who have experienced present day or non recent assault or rape.

This area of work is one I feel personally connected to as a survivor myself.

In March 2026 I founded Bee-lieve Survivors to provide specialist support, training and resources for survivors and professionals working within this area.

If you would like to learn more, please visit: Bee-lievesurvivors.co.uk