I have been working with children for over 25 years, and have been fortunate enough on my qualifying placements to have been able to work alongside adolescents and adults. I hold a DSL certificate and an Enhanced DBS certificate.
I use a targeted approach to set appropriate goals for your therapy and check in with you regularly to see how you think our counselling sessions are going for you. Saving you time and money, together we can look at the recurring patterns in your life and find a way forward.
I start with a thorough clinical assessment, after which I collaborate with you to formulate an individual plan including practical management techniques.
The counselling relationship is a unique one therefore I offer an initial 15 minute first session free of charge. This is an opportunity for us to meet and for you to share how you are feeling at this time and decide if I am the right counsellor for you.
A well-known quote about person-centered therapy by Carl Rogers, its founder, embodies its principles:
“The curious thing is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
This highlights the core belief in person-centered therapy that self-acceptance is crucial for personal growth and change.
I regularly study as part of my continuing personal development, in order to increase my knowledge, understanding and experience of counselling needs.
