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Counselling
I am a relational and integrative counsellor. I am passionate about inclusivity, diversity and creating a holding space for my clients to bring whatever they may be feeling or struggling with. My aim is to support their transition into change, acceptance or both.
MY STYLE OF COUNSELLING
I am a relational and integrative counsellor. Being relational means focusing on the relationship between counsellor and client and how that reflects in relationships outside of sessions. Being integrative means that I integrate into each session a range of counselling approaches and tools based on what I feel would be most helpful to you. This holistic approach means that I will not see you as a set of symptoms or a problem to be solved, but will help you to take a good look at your life with respect for your unique experience.
Together we will explore what you are struggling with, uncover what inspires and energises you, and look at how you want to move forward. We will work collaboratively by concentrating on what is important to you, and I will support you to gain fresh perspective through reflecting on and understanding yourself, your present situation and experiences and how you relate to yourself.
I strongly believe that how we relate to ourselves is central to our happiness and contentment, and this will be at the heart of our work together. In longer term work we may also explore how your early life and relationships, life circumstances and perhaps difficult histories have shaped you and your current behaviours, patterns and sense of self. Having a better understanding of this is often helpful in terms of being more compassionate to ourselves in our present situations, which is the key to making effective and lasting change.
I often work with individuals who suspect or have diagnosed ADHD. I was diagnosed with ADHD myself in 2024.
I am an accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists and abide by their code of ethics.
I am an intersectional trans inclusive feminist and am committed to reducing environmental impact where I can.
My work aims to be anti-oppressive, I am an LGBTQ+ ally and passionate about human rights and disability activism.
Like so many of us, over Covid I moved my practice online. I soon noticed that working this way made counselling more accessible to clients with disabilities, parents to young children, carers, shift workers and those who travel regularly. Moreover, a number of my neurodivergent clients fed back that they found working online better suited their needs. As such, the majority of my counselling work now remains online.
Whether you choose face to face or online counselling, the way the sessions are run is the same.
COMMON QUESTIONS WITH ONLINE COUNSELLING
Do I have to keep my camera on?
I prefer to try and see how we get on with your camera on. It helps us to get a better sense of each other, who you are and how our time together is connecting with you, but will be led by your needs and preferences. However, if you’re uncomfortable with having your camera on, you can choose to turn it off.
Do I need to be techy?
No! We can have a short chat prior to working together to explore your online options and any tech anxieties that you may have.
What will I need for online counselling?
So we can connect safely it is essential that you have a private location where you can speak freely, with a strong and reliable internet connection. If this is not in the home, it may be a space at work, a friend or family members home or even you car.
So you can see me clearly a laptop or tablet / iPad is preferable to using a telephone because a phone screen is quite small.
WHY OUTDOOR COUNSELLING?
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Observing and being in nature can be a source of comfort and inspiration
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Being in nature can bring another layer to the counselling work as we encounter obstacles, notice change around us or find our attention drawn to a particular feature
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Being able to move as you talk is often grounding and calming
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Movement and nature can help you to self-regulate, which is particularly useful when we may experience anxiety or dysregulation
COMMON QUESTIONS WITH OUTDOOR COUNSELLING
Where will we meet?
We will meet in a park; I currently use Reabrook Nature Reserve or The Quarry Park, in Shrewsbury.
Is it accessible?
The Quarry Park is accessible, has an accessible toilet and step-free footpaths.
Who chooses the route?
You can choose the route, or if you prefer, I can guide us.
Is it the same route each week?
Not necessarily. Some people like to do the same route each week, but others enjoy the freedom to go in a different direction, and explore off the path. Some sessions may be spent sat down.
Will we be walking the whole time?
It is up to you. Sessions may be spent on the move, or you may prefer to find a quiet spot to sit and talk.
What if it rains?
This is up to you, we can go out in our waterproofs embrace the elements, and see how that influences our counselling session or, you can move the session online.
I am a neurodiversity specialist, with lived experience of ADHD. I work largely with clients with or adjacent to ADHD and Autism spectrum conditions.
I also have a great deal of experience working with clients who have experience of anxiety; depression; bereavement and loss; disability and health related issues; eating disorders; low self-esteem; relationship issues; self-harm; suicide and suicidal ideation; trauma; stress and work related stress; obsessive compulsive disorder; intrusive thoughts and social anxiety.
CONTACT ME
I am here to help you and am more than happy for you to get in touch just to find out more about how counselling could be beneficial.
You can call me or email me using the contact details below, or submit a query through the webform to book an initial session OR a FREE 15 minute discovery call - to get a sense of what working together might look like.
Counselling sessions last 50 minutes and prices start from £60
My practice times are from 8 am to 6 pm Monday - Thursday
In-Person Counselling is at the Swan Hill Therapy Hub, in central Shrewsbury
Outdoor counselling is in Reabrook Nature Reserve or The Quarry Park, Shrewsbury
Online Counselling is via Zoom