I tailor my approach to you, drawing what I think will be helpful from humanistic, psychodynamic, parts work, mindfulness and somatic approaches.
My approach is relational at its heart, and my goal is that clients can feel safe enough in our relationship to start to explore some of the patterns that might emerge between us, use our relationship as a space to try out new things, and receive support that might not have been available in the past.
I offer both short term (12, 18 and 24 weeks) and open-ended work, either online or in person.
What you can expect:
Our sessions are a space where you can explore themes from your life that are troubling you, as well as an opportunity to be with whatever is present for you on the day.
We might do a mix of mostly talking, with some mindfulness practices, some time spent noticing what you’re feeling in your body, and some time taking slow breaths to help regulate the nervous system, depending on what feels helpful to you and what I think would best support you. For some people, being in touch with their body can feel uncomfortable, difficult, or unsafe. I will always offer suggestions, not demand that you try things, and my way of working focuses on consent.
What can you talk about in our sessions?
You can talk about whatever you want to in our sessions, and when we start working together, we can see if there are certain themes or areas of your life that you’d like to specifically focus on.
Previously, I have worked with clients bringing material from areas such as grief, low self-confidence, childhood bereavement, sexuality, gender identity, race and cultural identity, sex (including kink and chemsex,) sexual subcultures, belonging, community, anxiety and depression, abuse, relationships (including polyamory and ethical non-monogamy), disordered eating, neurodivergence, work, family, activism, racism and structural injustice, ageing, self-harm, and suicidal feelings.
In addition to my private practice, I have three years experience in a service offering low cost therapy for LGBTQIA+ and questioning people, and have both professional and lived experience with issues affecting these communities.
I am sex worker allied, anti-racist and trans-inclusive and I strive to provide a space where people with experiences of marginalisation feel welcome, respected and safe.
I try to make my practice as accessible as possible. For detailed accessibility information, please see the accessibility section on my website, and you're welcome to get in touch with any questions.
Our first session
I offer a lower-cost first session (currently £40) so that we can meet, explore any goals or desires you might have for therapy, and get to know each other a bit.
When we first meet, I might ask you open questions such as, 'What brings you to therapy at this time?' as well as providing you with information about how I work and what I can offer you. Our first session is a good opportunity for you to ask any questions you might have about therapy in general or my way of working, and for us to address any worries you might have about counselling.
I will always be honest about whether I think I can help you, and will only agree to work with you if I feel confident that I can be of genuine help and support to you.
Coming to counselling for the first time (or coming back to counselling after a break) is not always an easy thing, and I commend you for doing this for yourself, making this time for you, and choosing to get to know yourself better.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a certificate in Group Therapy, a Diploma and an Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling. I am a registered member of the BACP and adhere to the BACP ethical code.
I have experience working in the charity sector as a counsellor in a low cost service for LGBTQIA+ and questioning people, and have had additional CPD in a range of areas including chemsex, alcohol and addiction. I am currently training in the TIST model, a parts-based approach to working with trauma.
Aside from my role as a counsellor, I have over a decade of experience in advocacy and support work for adults and children going through the asylum process, experience in running groups, and in community activism around areas such as mental health, food and land justice.
Fees
£50.00 - £70.00
Additional information
I offer an initial free 15 minute phone call, and a lower rate for your first session:
- First session - £40
- Online and in-person sessions after that- £70
- Reduced cost/concession- £50
I have a limited number of reduced-cost slots for people who need this in order to be able to access therapy. (Please note, as I have a limited number of these slots per week, when these are full I can only offer standard-cost sessions.)
