FD & DIP Couns. MBACP
About Me

I am a qualified Integrative counsellor and a registered member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). My experience includes working within the NHS, at The Sussex Cancer Centre, offering support to individuals directly affected by cancer people as well as to partners, family members and care givers. I have a background of teaching English and 20 years in education which, at its best, is also about connection, relationships, engagement and, most importantly, people.
Integrative Counselling
As an integrative counsellor, I am trained in Person-Centred - the core of my practice, Gestalt, Transactional, Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused therapy meaning I am flexible in my approach, integrating theory to inform rather than direct my practice. It is your situation and perspective which will shape our work. I am fully committed to listening and actively engaging with what is important to you. Our therapeutic relationship will be working side-by-side to make sense of the things that you bring; to explore thoughts, feelings and beliefs that may be painful or difficult; to include an appreciation of your whole self, physical, emotional, spiritual and the environment in which you live.
How I can help
I have experience counselling adults and young people facing a number of difficulties, including:
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Family and relationship Issues
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Stress and Anxiety
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Depression
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Anger
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Perfectionism
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Insomnia
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Neurodiversity including ADHD and specific learning differences
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Autism
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Addiction
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Bereavement and loss
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Infertility
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Acute and chronic illness
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Low self-esteem
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Eating disorders
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The menopause
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The challenges of mid and later life
