ABOUT ME

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I have over 25 years of experience counselling and supporting children and young people (10 years +) in schools, college, university, youth clubs and in my private practice. I will listen and explore different solutions with you. I am non-judgemental, so you can really talk about anything that is bothering you. I provide a safe and secure space for you; to explore the roots of your negative thoughts or overwhelming feelings, and to give you the start you need to move forward in your life.

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MY COUNSELLING APPROACH

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You can expect three core values from me: 

empathy – I will sense what it is like to be in your shoes and communicate this back, this in turn will help you to understand yourself better; 

unconditional acceptance – you will not be judged whatever the circumstances, I accept you just as you are; this in turn will help you to become more self-accepting;

and thirdly genuineness – I will simply be myself throughout the sessions, not detached, but authentic and trustworthy; and this in turn will encourage you to be more real, up-front and honest with yourself.

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I also incorporate Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) tools which have successfully helped individuals to manage negative thoughts, compulsive self-criticism, low mood/depression and anxiety including phobias and OCD. 

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I also use the Drawing & Talking method, a non-directive approach to help clients process emotional pain or trauma without the pressure to find the right words.