About Me

I spent two decades in my previous career as a business brand strategy consultant, working with large organisations to help them live their values, connect and grow their business with purpose. These days I share that same passion for authentic growth and care with individuals offering one-to-one counselling in Guildford.

I offer both short and long-term one-to-one adult counselling and have supported clients through a variety of common mental health challenges; for example: navigating major life transitions, adverse childhood experiences, school and exam stress, friendship issues, relationship breakdowns, workplace and family issues, loss, bereavement, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, past trauma and emotional abuse.

I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their professional guidelines and ethical framework (bacp.co.uk). I attend regular supervision sessions with a qualified, BACP accredited supervisor and am committed to my continual professional development (CPD), regularly attending CPD training and staying up to date with the latest research and developments.

My Approach

Working with Adults

One to one counselling is for anyone, who feels ready to take a closer look at their inner world. For those seeking clarity, healing, or simply a moment to breathe and reflect. Whether you’re grappling with a specific mental health issue or feeling stuck in life, counselling can offer a space to understand, heal, grow in ways that work for you at your own pace.

In my practice I warmly welcome adults of all backgrounds. No matter your story, I will be committed to offering a compassionate listening space in which I invite you to explore your challenges, to step off autopilot and explore what’s beneath your personal experiences in a safe, confidential environment. It’s a space where you can heal from emotional wounds and discover ways of feeling, thinking, and being that work for you.

Working with Children

I welcome referrals at the Eaves and am also currently on placement within a secondary school and sixth form, collaborating with the designated safeguarding and well-being leads to manage referrals and provide individual counselling to children and adolescents.

Working integratively, I combine evidence based approaches with creative therapeutic techniques tailored to your child’s development stage and to meet them where they are. Many of the young people I work with face challenges such as adverse childhood experiences, peer pressure, anxiety, exam stress, low self esteem, as well as difficulties communicating, coping and regulating emotions.

My sessions often include creative approaches (art, visual tools, games, and narrative work) to help young people explore their thoughts and feelings in a way that feels natural and engaging. I also use psychoeducation to help them understand their experiences and develop practical skills for wellbeing. The aim is to create a calm and supportive space that enables them to feel heard, develop confidence and gain healthy coping tools to navigate their world.

Let’s Chat

Please get in touch to schedule a free 30-minute no obligation introductory phone call, where we can discuss your or your child’s needs and how we may work together.

Availability

Weekly sessions Thursdays 9:00 – 1:00 pm

Please contact me to discuss ad-hoc availability on alternative dates

Counsellor at Oakleaf Enterprise Mental Health Charity in Guildford

Counselling placement across Xavier Catholic Education Trust’s secondary schools and sixth form colleges, collaborating with the designated safeguarding and well-being leads to manage referrals and provide individual counselling to children and adolescents (11+ years).