Your story matters – I am interested in what has happened to you and the impact of this. Reaching out for support takes courage. You don’t need to be in a crisis to benefit from counselling.

It may be that usually you are more than able to deal with the complexities of life. However, we all have a limit, and you may be experiencing the impact of something that has happened in the past and don’t understand the reasons for this. It may also be that something is happening in the present that either directly affects you or someone that you love. This can lead to feeling overwhelmed, stuck, low, shocked, stressed, anxious, sad, angry, numb etc.

Some of my work is around the impact of trauma past and present. I understand the importance of pacing our collaborative work together. You are welcome to share the parts of your story that you would like to. I help you to notice what is happening in your body and to become more connected to your internal self. Our mental and physical health are inextricably intertwined. The focus of the sessions is chosen by you – this ensures that you become more empowered.

Sometimes we are not sure why we are struggling, and it is my job to help you make sense of your lived experience. We also reflect on your thoughts, feelings, and coping strategies. I will meet you at your point of need and together, we will try and gently unravel your experience, with compassion and sensitivity.

It may be that you are not familiar with being reflective and are used to pushing through and keeping busy as a way of coping. Slowing down can feel anxiety- provoking. I adjust the way that I work to ensure that it best suits your needs.

Our emotions are really important because they let us know how we are and whether we need to take some action. Some emotions can feel difficult – sadness, anxiety, stress, anger. It is entirely reasonable to feel these and other emotions when our lives have not been safe, we have experienced loss, relationship breakdowns, loss of love and care, not getting our physical and emotional needs met and much more. We need a quiet space where we can be really heard and have an opportunity to soothe and process our experience. I believe there is a real hope for recovery and post traumatic growth. It’s not easy but it is possible with support.

My theoretical model is Integrative. I draw on several psychological models to help me understand the roots of your difficulties and make sense of how this may be leading to the distress that you are experiencing and coping strategies. I am culturally aware and recognise the importance of this. My clinical experience includes working with faith. I am also interested in the potential impact of boarding school.

I invite you to give me a call on 07727 863274 so that I can see how best to support you and answer any questions you may have. It can be helpful to consider what your best hopes from counselling might be.

I am at The Eaves in Guildford on Mondays and Wednesdays and at The Eaves in Godalming on Tuesdays and Fridays, office hours.

I was trained at Waverley Abbey College (validated by Roehampton University)

• Registered and Accredited Counsellor with BACP and ACC
• Registered and Accredited Professional with NCPS
• Recognised Registered and Accredited Counsellor with Aviva, Bupa and Cigna