Counselling
How can I help?
A fully accredited therapist, I offer counselling to individuals and couples. I work with men and women of all ages, and from all backgrounds but I have significant experience working with young adults and adolescents through my current work as a school counsellor and previous experience working for the University of Cambridge counselling service for six years. I have also worked for the NHS in secondary care.
My work with clients has focused on many different issues including:
low self esteem- relationship difficulties
- divorce and separation
- eating disorders
- depression and anxiety
- workplace problems
- procrastination
- family concerns
- bereavement
What to expect
I believe wholeheartedly in the relationship between client and therapist - that a relationship based on trust and non judgement provides the right condition for change. I provide a safe, confidential space in which you can explore present or past difficulties, express your thoughts and feelings and think about the way forward.
My theoretical approach is psychodynamic, based on the belief that current distress often has its origins in early relationships and experiences. The exploration of the dynamics in the relationship between us helps me understand more about your previous and current relationships, how you react and how you might be experienced in the outside world. Once self awareness develops and deepens, we can begin to think about how you can make changes in your life or relationships. When appropriate, I also draw on some solution focus and cognitive models (in which I have additional training) using techniques that can be very helpful with some clients, particularly when the work is short-term.
Each individual has their own unique needs and issues. This might mean working together for a few weeks or a few years or more usually, something in between. My aim is to help identify how best counselling might help you which we explore in the initial session. This is also an opportunity to see how it feels to work together before taking the decision to continue with counselling.