I am trained in Humanistic Integrative Counselling. The core assumption of this form of therapy is that the capacity for mental well-being is accelerated when individuals are provided with a safe environment where they are able to develop self-acceptance and reflect on their emotions, attitudes, values and beliefs.

Humanistic integrative therapy uses a number of different theories (I primarily use person-centred, gestalt and transactional analysis) to tailor an approach that will help you with the difficulties you are experiencing.

Whatever your life-story is, my aim is to provide a warm and non-judgmental space for you to unpack your difficulties. We work together to untangle knots and depending on what your main issues is, we generally work to enable you to feel more closely connected to the part of yourself that is strong, wise and true.

About

MSc Cognitive Neuroscience (King's College, London).
BSc Joint Hons Psychology & Human Biology (Oxford Brookes University).
CPCAB Working with Complex Trauma (STARS, Dorset).
Healing Implicit Memory with Bonnie Badenoch. 'The Practice of Being Present.' (Online Course).
Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Redlands, Dorset).
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (Redlands, Dorset).
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (Redlands, Dorset).

Qualifications

Areas of experience and types of issues I work with

(please note this list is not exhaustive)

anxiety based problems including generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, panic disorders and obsessive compulsive disorder.
stress, burnout and overwhelm.
abuse, trauma, flashbacks, dissociation, PTSD and complex PTSD.
low self esteem, confidence and self-hatred.
high sensitivity, autism, neurodivergence and ADHD.
depression, feeling how, suicidal thoughts.
chronic illness, cancer, terminal illnesses and those who are carer's of the elderly / sick.