About Me

There are many reasons why people come to counselling and I understand that taking the first steps towards counselling is not always easy. My own life has not been without struggles and my own experiences of personal counselling have helped shaped the type of counsellor I strive to be. I look back positively now on the path my life has taken and am grateful for the empathy, understanding and patience they have allowed me to develop so deeply. I am passionate about helping others who find themselves in a darkness I was once lost in.

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There is a way through it.

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Counselling can help you make sense of past experiences and significant life events. Counselling is about helping you to understand yourself and how you relate to others. The pace of your counselling sessions will be led by you, the client. I offer an empathetic, accepting and non-judgemental space where I will focus upon your needs. I understand what it is like to be the one sitting in the client's chair.

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I will help support you on a path to self-discovery, recovery and healing.

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At the heart of my professional journey is a rigorous seven years of training, which enables me to draw on a wide range of skills and knowledge from a variety of therapeutic approaches. I work integratively with person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive approaches to counselling. I also enjoy working creatively in the counselling room. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

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Until recently I worked in secondary schools delivering mental health awareness workshops (including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, phobias and self-harm) and offering one to one sessions with young people. Previously to that I worked with CAMHS as a mental health support worker and as a children's counsellor. I also gained extensive experience as a volunteer counsellor with Maidstone Mind and North Kent Mind.

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I have experience of working with the following areas:

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• Anxiety

• Generalised anxiety disorder

• Panic Attacks

• Depression and low mood

• Low self-esteem

• Bereavement

• Eating issues (binge eating, restricting, bulimia)

• Self Harm

• Suicidal thoughts

• Stress

• Family issues

• Sexual abuse

• Miscarriage and baby loss

• OCD

• PTSD

• Relationship difficulties

• Carers and young carers

• Pregnancy and birth

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If my profile appeals to you and you would like to make an appointment or enquiry it is best to send me a text message or email as I may be in sessions and unable to pick up calls immediately. I will respond to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.