I work to provide a safe and confidential space in which you can share the difficulties you want to work on, at a pace you feel comfortable with.

Together we can examine, without judgement, what brings you to counselling, why things are difficult now and what you want to achieve by the end of our work together.

Through years of personal development and counselling training I have gained a wide range of skills, knowledge and experience and this enables me to adapt my way of working to suit your needs and I work with clients to explore and find the most appropriate tool to support you.

I have practised meditation and mindfulness for ten years. My practice helps to calm my mind and I find it especially useful to manage the daily pressures and stresses of life. I am able to offer guidance on meditation and mindfulness if this is something that you think may be of benefit.

Due to my peaceful nature my way of working follows this vein; I am patient, empathic and I find this has the effect of helping others to feel calmer, less stressed and a sense of peace.

I understand that for some people a therapy room can be a very daunting place and for those who suffer from Claustrophobia it can feel an impossibility to be in a confined space for a long period of time. I am also aware that people who suffer from Agorophobia are unlikely to even venture outside of their house. I am also mindful of individuals with disabilities or those who have certain injuries which mean it is difficult or impossible to get to my practice in St Albans. It is for those reasons and others that I offer alternative options for counselling.

ONLINE WEBCAM THERAPY: This is through Zoom or Skype. Video therapy sessions follow the same format as traditional face to face counselling sessions, with the only difference being the format in which the therapy is delivered. Lasting 50 minutes, sessions take place on a weekly basis, at a time that suits you.

ECOTHERAPY: Therapy sessions in around nature with benefits of awakening feelings and senses by restoring the connection to the natural world. Examples of this would be having a therapy session whilst walking around a lake or park or just sitting on a bench being fully alive and present to the nature surrounding us.

Self-care is not selfish Counselling is your time; that special time in the week when you can say to yourself or others “this is about me” and I’m going to invest in myself because “I matter” and “I deserve this”. Sadly, some people don’t seek support and I wonder if part of the reason is the internal monologue which says, “I’m not good enough”. My hope for every client is that they can feel how special, unique and valuable they are. This is not often the case at the beginning of therapy, but many clients have told me that through the process of therapy, they have been able to see that they are special and deserve to treat themselves with loving kindness