Welcome
Hello there, I'm glad you're here.
Because there are so many ideas about how we should live and what we should do with our lives I really want to offer time when people can connect with what is right for them.
Whether you have a goal in mind or have no idea where to begin, I'm glad to start wherever you are.
If you have questions about anything at all, or want to have a conversation to get a feel for me then please get in touch, I look forward to hearing from you.
About Me
Some time after having my own counselling, which felt so valuable and fascinating to me, I applied to do a counselling skills taster course. From the very first exercise I was hooked. During training I studied a variety of therapies, but I am particularly persuaded by the Person Centred Approach, with its commitment to freedom and trust in human beings’ capacity for healing, development, and problem-solving. In practice this means I am especially committed to supporting your unique way, as opposed to steering you to follow particular paths or expecting you to fit a theoretical ideal of what a human being ought to be.
I have experience of working with adults of all ages, from a variety of backgrounds, genders and neurotypes, with a wide range of experiences. My way of working can be helpful for all people no matter what their background or history. Things I have a particular understanding of are (but not limited to): depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties; short term psychosis and manic episodes; religious or spiritual trauma or abuse; faith shifts and deconstruction; struggles with creativity, meaning and purpose.
My training in Integrative counselling and psychotherapy lasted 4 years and I remain deeply committed to personal and professional development. I am an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and member of The British Association of Counselling And Psychotherapy and adhere to their codes of ethics. I meet monthly with my clinical supervisor and engage regularly in my own personal therapy as a means of growth and to keep my work to a high standard.
I have worked and volunteered for organisations offering counselling and support to people who have struggles with addiction, and people who have experienced sexual abuse. Prior to becoming a therapist I worked in a variety of jobs including child and adult care, hospitality, and being a postie.
When I’m not wearing my therapist hat, I still love exploring life’s depth and breadth through nature, reading, writing, music, food, and time with loved ones.
The room in Broomhall, Sheffield
Questions you might have
How Much?
Free 30 minute initial conversation. £50 per session (1 hour). Concessionary sessions may be available.
Where?
Near central Sheffield, please see map below. Also online, time zones permitting!
How often?
I am usually able to offer weekly or fortnightly times.
What do you deal with?
I take each individual as a unique person and whilst I have some experience in particular life experiences, I am open to working with all things you have been through or are going through.
How long?
To be decided by you and me. I don't impose a minimum or maximum number of sessions.
Location
Near the 'University roundabout' Shefffield, bus and Tram stops nearby, plus some on and off road parking.
Please note the room is up quite a few stairs. If this presents a problem then please let me know so we can make alternative arrangments where possible.
