More About My Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counselling
Children's Therapy
Family Therapy
Neurodivergent Children
& Adults
Workplace Therapy
and more....
Individual Therapy
Life does not always move gently. Sometimes experiences, relationships, anxiety, trauma, emotional exhaustion or simply the pressure of everyday life can leave people feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck in patterns they no longer understand.
Therapy offers more than just a space to talk. It is a space to better understand yourself, your emotions, your relationships and the experiences that have shaped the way you think, feel and cope.
I work integratively and relationally, meaning therapy is adapted around you as an individual, not a fixed approach or label.
Every person experiences the world differently, and I believe therapy should reflect this with warmth, understanding and genuine human connection.
Together, we can explore emotional patterns, relationships, self-worth, neurodivergence, trauma, anxiety and life challenges in a way that helps develop greater self-awareness, emotional understanding and healthier ways of moving forward.
Above all, I aim to create a therapeutic space where you feel seen, understood and supported as yourself, because meaningful change often begins when people feel safe enough to truly be who they are.
Couples Counselling
Couples Counselling can be a positive experience at any stage of a relationship, as relationships pass through various stages. New challenges and possibilities arise where counselling can facilitate growth, change and alleviate conflict.
Very often, relationship counselling is helpful when one or both of you are feeling misunderstood or isolated, or not being heard. You may also identify negative or destructive patterns of behaviour, which happen continually or periodically.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM COUPLES COUNSELLING
As a Couples Counsellor I provide a warm, supportive and non-judgemental environment, where you can speak openly and honestly in your partner’s presence. I do not in the sessions have an agenda. I am not there to tell you what to do or to influence you into staying together.
I am there to facilitate you in finding your own way forward. For some couples this will mean finding a positive future for the relationship, while for others it may mean helping you to accept and manage the end of the relationship.
In our assessment session we will clarify the issues which you wish to seek to address in the therapy sessions. For many clients this generally involves an initial commitment to ten sessions weekly. However where issues arise during therapy, a longer term will be appropriate.
WHO COMES FOR COUPLES COUNSELLING?
Clients come with a variety of concerns:
*Breakdown in communication
*Parenting
*Infidelity
*Sexual relations and incompatible sex drives
*Financial Pressures
*Life transitions
*Loss and bereavement
*Work issues
*Cultural and religious differences
*Illness
*Conflict within families
*Pornography
*Managing strong emotion
*Addiction
Children's Therapy
'Enter into children’s play and you will find the place where their minds, hearts, and souls meet.’ Virginia Axline
I have been working with children and young people for a number of years, I also worked with the Priory group and with Place2be, also in schools and counselling centres, as well as privately supporting families and children struggling in their home environment. I have experience working with children with additional educational needs. I am also a mother of four sons and have personally experienced life from many dynamics and life transitions.
I am a fully qualified Integrative Children's Therapist and registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I provide one-to-one counselling for children and adolescents from my fully equipped therapy room. I also see children in their home environment if this is needed.
I work in a child-centred way, using play, story telling, creative work and talk, to help children express their thoughts and feelings in a way that is comfortable and natural for them. My Integrative training means that I draw on a number of theories and traditions of therapeutic work; including Transactional Analysis theory, Attachment theory, Play therapy and Person-Centred approaches. I believe that every child is unique and value them as individuals with their own mind, views and way of seeing the world. As an Integrative therapist, I am able to work in a way that is responsive to each child and their own needs, rather than using a single approach for all.
What is Counselling for Children?
Counselling is commonly known as a 'talking therapy' to help bring about change and enhance resilience and well-being. Counselling for children and young people may differ from adult counselling and will depend on the child's age, specific difficulties and development.
Sometimes children are unable to talk about what is troubling them, either because it is too upsetting, or simply because they do not yet posess the maturity to articulate their feelings. As a result, different methods such as play, art or story telling are used to help children express themselves and their emotions.
Older children may prefer talking therapy, or a mixture of both, and the counselling approach will depend on the particular individual. Although different methods may be used, the aim of counselling for both children and adults is ultimately the same; to help the individual cope better with their emotions and feelings.
How do I know If my child needs counselling?
If your child seems unusually anxious, sad or irritable, or if their behaviour is causing problems at school or disrupting your home life, it may be advisable to seek counselling. If there have been changes in the home environment, or a bereavement or trauma in your child's life that is impacting on their everyday functioning, I can help.
I always speak with parents/carers prior to any counselling arrangement, so we can discuss together whether counselling may be of benefit, or whether it may be advisable to seek an alternative avenue.
I would like to book up counselling for my child, how does it work?
I always speak with parents/carers first to discuss your child's needs and where necessary, carry out an assessment based on your perceptions of their behaviour. During this time we can chat through any concerns and I can tell you more about my policies and confidentiality agreements. After this I will meet with your child on my own in my therapy room each week. Or I can see your child in their home environment. During the process we can arrange meetings at any time if you would like to discuss anything further regarding your child.
What age children do you work with?
I work with children between the ages of 3 and 17. Also all other ages above. My work varies depending on the age and understanding of each child. With very young children, the work is all centred around play, however I adapt this as children get older and understand more about what is going on around them.
How long do sessions last?
Each sessions is 50 minutes and occurs once a week. Dependent on needs, some parents may wish for their child to attend more than weekly, but this can all be discussed in advance. I usually find one session a week is appropriate.
How many sessions should I book up for my child?
The number of sessions is highly dependent on the individual and their unique needs. We can initially agree a set number, (usually 12 weeks) then review this over time. It is important for parents/carers to be aware that it can take several months for counselling to make a long term difference and in a lot of cases a longer commitment may be necessary.
How much does a session cost?
Please contact me with regards fees.
What happens if my child cannot attend a session?
Although it is beneficial for the counselling process for your child to attend regular weekly sessions, I understand that at times there are unavoidable situations meaning a session may be missed. I require 48 hours notice if you wish to cancel your child's session, otherwise the full session fee will have to be charged.
How does Counselling benefit Children?
One-to-one counselling can help support children in a safe, containing environment, allowing life issues or painful and uncomfortable memories to be confronted. Counselling children involves helping the child to develop a positive attitude to life, to respect themselves, accept their feelings and express them responsibly. It helps children to develop self control and direction, learning creative and resourceful ways to confront problems, whilst making independent, positive choices.
Counselling children does not involve making decisions for the child, preaching at, or imposing beliefs on them; but, instead, helps them to find new ways and insights to understand problems constructively, allowing the negative impact to be reduced.
Counselling for children is an effective early intervention and has been shown to improve well-being, playing a vital role in the prevention of mental illness later in life. Research also suggests, in time, counselling can improve academic attainment, allowing children to better focus on school and studies.
Family Therapy
Family life can be rewarding, but it can also feel emotionally challenging, especially when communication breaks down, relationships become strained or family members begin feeling disconnected from one another. Pressures from everyday life, parenting challenges, adolescence, neurodivergence, separation, trauma, grief, mental health difficulties or major life changes can all impact the emotional wellbeing of the family as a whole.
Family therapy provides a calm, supportive space where each person has the opportunity to feel heard, understood and valued. The focus is not about blame or taking sides, but about helping families better understand one another, improve communication and work through difficulties together in a healthier and more connected way.
I work relationally and integratively with families, recognising that every family dynamic is unique and that each individual within the family has their own experiences, emotions and needs. Sessions are tailored to support the family as a whole while also creating space for each person’s voice to be heard.
Family therapy can support stronger emotional connection, healthier communication, greater understanding and more supportive ways of navigating challenges together.
Sometimes even small changes in understanding and communication within a family can have a significant positive impact on relationships and emotional wellbeing within the home.
Workplace Therapy
Anxiety and stress are the most common reasons to be off work because of illness. Contributing factors could include:
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Bereavement
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Return to work after a long break
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Relationship breakdown
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Separation & Divorce
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Anger & Behaviour issues
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Workload or deadlines
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Pressure or responsibility issues
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Performance at work issues
One in three absences at work are due to anxiety and stress a government survey finds
Don’t wait for stress and anxiety issues, whether work related or of a more personal nature to occur, at Counselling Work we focus on prevention rather than cure.
By investing in the well-being of your employees, you will inspire greater commitment, workforce loyalty, increased productivity and ultimately lower the costs of days lost as a result of stress and anxiety issues.
What we can offer
An effectively administered occupational well-being program offers a wealth of benefits for businesses of all types and sizes. At Counselling Work
we offer a straightforward approach to the well-being of your employees.
We're all only human. As an employer you may not have the in house skills to deal with an employee's personal or behavioural issues. These could be as a result of relationship problems, whether at work or at home and may if unchecked result in performance or behavioural problems which could ultimately have a damaging effect on others within your business or organisation.
Talk to us about implementing an ongoing program to help to address any of the many and varied issues your workforce may have.
Neurodivergent Children
Every child experiences and understands the world in their own unique way. Children who are neurodivergent may sometimes experience challenges with emotions, communication, sensory processing, relationships, anxiety, emotional regulation, school pressures or feeling misunderstood within environments that are not always adapted to their individual needs.
I offer a calm, supportive and understanding therapeutic space where neurodivergent children can feel safe, accepted and valued for who they are, without judgement or pressure to fit into unrealistic expectations.
I understand both personally and professionally how important it is that children are seen beyond labels and recognised for their individual strengths, personality, creativity and way of experiencing the world.
Using an integrative relational approach, I adapt therapy to the child rather than expecting the child to adapt to therapy. Sessions are tailored around each child’s needs, interests, communication style and emotional development, helping support emotional wellbeing, confidence, emotional regulation, relationships and self-understanding in a way that feels safe and meaningful to them.
Above all, I believe neurodivergent children deserve environments where they feel emotionally safe, understood, supported and able to grow into who they are naturally meant to be.
Teenagers Therapy
The teenage years are a major stage of emotional, social and personal development. As young people move from childhood towards adulthood, they are often navigating changes in identity, friendships, relationships, education, family dynamics, emotions and increasing pressures from the world around them. At times, this can feel confusing, overwhelming or difficult to manage alone.
I offer a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space where teenagers can feel safe to talk openly, better understand themselves and explore whatever may be impacting their emotional wellbeing.
Using an integrative relational approach, therapy is tailored to each young person as an individual, supporting areas such as anxiety, self-esteem, emotional regulation, neurodivergence, trauma, relationships, family difficulties and life challenges, while helping develop greater self-awareness, confidence and healthier ways of coping and relating.
Neurodivergent Teenagers
The teenage years can already feel emotionally intense and overwhelming, but for neurodivergent teenagers this can often be even more complex. As young people navigate identity, friendships, school pressures, emotions, social expectations and increasing independence, many can begin feeling misunderstood, emotionally exhausted or different from those around them.
Neurodivergence can present differently in every individual, and this is especially important to recognise within teenagers. Often, males and females can experience and express neurodivergence differently. Boys may be more likely to externalise emotions through frustration, impulsivity, hyperactivity or behavioural difficulties, whereas girls can more commonly internalise emotions, mask difficulties, people please, overthink or struggle silently with anxiety, emotional overwhelm and low self-worth.
Many young people, particularly girls, can become highly skilled at masking their difficulties, which can sometimes lead to emotional exhaustion, burnout and feeling disconnected from themselves.
Teenagers may seek therapy for many reasons including anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, low self-esteem, friendship struggles, school-related stress, masking, burnout, identity difficulties, emotional overwhelm, sensory challenges, family relationships, social anxiety, low mood or simply feeling misunderstood.
I understand both personally and professionally how important it is for teenagers to feel accepted and understood without judgement or pressure to fit unrealistic expectations.
I work integratively and relationally, tailoring therapy to the individual young person rather than expecting them to adapt to a fixed therapeutic approach.
Sessions are adapted around their personality, communication style, emotional needs, strengths and interests, helping create a space where they feel emotionally safe enough to be themselves.
Therapy can help neurodivergent teenagers better understand themselves, their emotions, behaviours, relationships and the way they experience the world. It can also support greater self-awareness, confidence, emotional regulation, healthier coping strategies and emotional resilience, while helping young people recognise that being neurodivergent is not something “wrong” with them, but simply a different way of experiencing and navigating life.
Above all, my aim is to help young people feel seen, understood and valued as individuals, while supporting both their emotional wellbeing and the strengths within who they are.
Parents of Neurodivergent Children & Teenagers
Parenting a neurodivergent child or teenager can at times feel emotionally overwhelming, exhausting and isolating, particularly when trying to navigate school pressures, emotional regulation, sensory needs, communication difficulties, masking, anxiety, burnout or understanding behaviours that may feel difficult to manage at home.
Many parents are doing the very best they can while also carrying feelings of worry, guilt, frustration, emotional exhaustion or concern about how best to support their child.
At times, parents themselves can also feel misunderstood or unsupported within systems that may not always fully recognise their child’s individual needs.
I offer a supportive and non-judgemental space for parents to better understand neurodivergence, emotional wellbeing, attachment, behaviours, communication and the impact the world around a child or teenager can have on their nervous system and emotional regulation.
With my professional experience working with neurodivergent children, teenagers and adults, I understand the importance of seeing the child as an individual beyond labels, behaviours or expectations.
Our work together may focus on helping parents better understand their child’s emotional world, strengths, challenges, sensory needs, communication style and coping patterns, while also supporting healthier communication, emotional connection and family relationships within the home.
Therapy can also provide parents with emotional support, practical strategies and greater understanding, helping families move away from blame or shame and towards a more compassionate, connected and emotionally safe way of supporting one another.
Above all, my aim is to help parents feel more confident, informed and emotionally supported while helping neurodivergent children and teenagers feel understood, valued and accepted for who they are.
Neurodivergent Adults
Many neurodivergent adults have spent years feeling misunderstood, different, emotionally overwhelmed or as though they have had to mask parts of themselves simply to fit into the expectations of others or the world around them. Over time, this can impact emotional wellbeing, self-esteem, relationships, identity, anxiety levels and overall emotional exhaustion.
Neurodivergence can also significantly impact relationships, communication, emotional regulation, sensory overwhelm, attachment patterns and the way individuals experience connection, conflict, boundaries and everyday life. Often, people have spent years blaming themselves without fully understanding why certain situations, environments or relationships may feel more difficult to navigate.
I strongly believe neurodivergence is not something negative or something that defines a person. Alongside the challenges that can exist, there are also many strengths, insights, creativity, empathy and unique ways of thinking that deserve to be recognised and valued.
I work integratively and relationally, tailoring therapy to the individual rather than taking a “one size fits all” approach. Therapy can support greater self-understanding, emotional regulation, self-worth, relationship awareness, boundaries, burnout, anxiety and navigating life in a way that feels healthier, more balanced and more authentic to who you are.
Within our sessions, we may also explore emotional patterns, attachment, communication styles, sensory needs, relationships, coping strategies, masking, burnout, self-acceptance and the impact life experiences may have had on your emotional wellbeing and identity.
Above all, my aim is to provide a therapeutic space where neurodivergent adults feel genuinely understood, accepted and supported as themselves, while helping develop greater awareness of both the challenges and strengths within their experiences and relationships.
Drug & Alcohol Addiction Support
From both my professional and personal experience, drug and alcohol dependency rarely begins with the addiction itself. More often, it is rooted in early life experiences, emotional pain, trauma, neglect, attachment difficulties and survival responses that can begin from a very young age, sometimes even from birth and early developmental experiences.
Over the years, I have consistently seen how unresolved trauma, emotional neglect, relationship difficulties and unmet emotional needs can impact self-worth, emotional regulation, coping strategies and the way people navigate life and relationships.
I offer a supportive, non-judgemental and relational approach, recognising that every person’s experiences and story are unique. My work is not about shame, blame or labels, but about understanding the individual behind the addiction and the emotional impact life experiences may have had on them.
A significant part of our work together may involve exploring and understanding underlying trauma, as unresolved trauma often sits at the core of addictive coping behaviours. Before lasting change can happen, these experiences often need to be safely understood, processed and worked through with support, compassion and emotional safety.
Together, we can explore emotional patterns, coping mechanisms, trauma responses, relationships and the underlying experiences connected to addiction, while developing healthier ways of managing emotions, stress and everyday life.
Many individuals struggling with addiction have spent years surviving rather than truly feeling emotionally safe, understood or supported. Therapy can provide a space to begin understanding these experiences with greater compassion and awareness, helping you reconnect with yourself, strengthen self-worth and move towards the healthier, more fulfilling life you truly deserve.
Trauma Therapy
At COUNSELLINGWork I offer a bespoke and compassionate approach to trauma therapy for children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families. Trauma can impact emotions, relationships, confidence, behaviour, and the nervous system, often leaving people feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode.
Trauma therapy is not about forcing you to revisit painful experiences before you are ready. Healing begins within a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental therapeutic relationship where you can feel genuinely heard and understood.
I work integratively, tailoring therapy around each individual because trauma affects everybody differently. With children and teenagers, trauma may present through anxiety, emotional dysregulation, behavioural changes, withdrawal, or difficulties at school and home.
For adults, trauma can impact relationships, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and daily life often long after difficult experiences have passed.
Together, we work at your pace to better understand emotional patterns, build resilience, regulate emotions, and create meaningful lasting change.
Anxiety & Emotional Overwhelm
Anxiety and emotional overwhelm can leave you feeling mentally exhausted, constantly on edge, emotionally drained, or struggling to switch off from your thoughts. Sometimes people describe feeling stuck in survival mode — overthinking everything, struggling to sleep, feeling irritable, tearful, disconnected, or simply feeling like they are carrying too much for too long.
At COUNSELLINGWork, I offer a warm, supportive, and bespoke approach to therapy for children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families experiencing anxiety and emotional overwhelm. I understand how difficult it can feel to reach out for help, especially when you have been trying to hold everything together on your own.
Therapy offers a safe, calm, and non-judgemental space where you can begin to slow things down, make sense of your emotions, and feel genuinely heard and understood. Together, we work at your pace to better understand what may be contributing to these feelings, whilst helping you develop healthier coping strategies, emotional resilience, and a greater sense of balance and control.
Grief, Loss and Bereavement
Grief and loss can affect every part of our emotional wellbeing and loss is not always linked to bereavement. People can also grieve relationships, family breakdowns, childhood experiences, life changes, trauma, health, identity, or the life they thought they would have.
Everyone experiences grief differently. Some people feel overwhelming sadness, whilst others feel numb, anxious, angry, emotionally exhausted, or simply lost within themselves.
At COUNSELLINGWork, I offer a warm, compassionate, and supportive space for children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families experiencing grief and loss in all its forms. Therapy provides a safe space where you can process emotions at your own pace, feel genuinely heard, and not have to carry things alone.
Together, we work gently to help you make sense of your experience and begin to rebuild emotional strength whilst honouring what has been lost.
Workplace Therapy
Anxiety and stress are the most common reasons to be off work because of illness. Contributing factors could include:
-
Bereavement
-
Return to work after a long break
-
Relationship breakdown
-
Separation & Divorce
-
Anger & Behaviour issues
-
Workload or deadlines
-
Pressure or responsibility issues
-
Performance at work issues
One in three absences at work are due to anxiety and stress a government survey finds
Don’t wait for stress and anxiety issues, whether work related or of a more personal nature to occur, at COUNSELLINGWork we focus on prevention rather than cure.
By investing in the well-being of your employees, you will inspire greater commitment, workforce loyalty, increased productivity and ultimately lower the costs of days lost as a result of stress and anxiety issues.
What we can offer
An effectively administered occupational well-being program offers a wealth of benefits for businesses of all types and sizes. At COUNSELLINGWork we offer a straightforward approach to the well-being of your employees.
We're all only human. As an employer you may not have the in house skills to deal with an employee's personal or behavioural issues. These could be as a result of relationship problems, whether at work or at home and may if unchecked result in performance or behavioural problems which could ultimately have a damaging effect on others within your business or organisation.
Talk to us about implementing an ongoing program to help to address any of the many and varied issues your workforce may have.
Healthy Dating
(Coming Soon)
An Online Programme For Everyone
Build Secure Connections With Clarity
Healthy Dating is a warm, practical interactive online course for adults who want to understand their relationship patterns so they can choose better partners and build more secure connections.
You will learn how attachment shows up in real dating moments, how triggers and repeating old habits can steer your decisions, and how to tell the difference between chemistry and long-term compatibility.
Through simple self-reflection and everyday tools, you will practice boundaries, pacing, and emotional safety, so you can date with more confidence, less confusion, and a clearer sense of what you truly want.