How I work
Being an integrative counsellor, I draw on all the key psychological approaches to counselling. I work flexibly and creatively to enable my clients to explore troubling issues and feelings. I can use CBT, Transactional Analysis, and experiential techniques/ tools to develop personal awareness and support desired change. I use my listening and empathic skills to create a supportive space in which the issues that you choose to share can be explored confidentially, and understood at your own pace.
I offer counselling to young people and adults on an individual basis or couples. I can work with you for an agreed number of weeks or we can agree an open ended long term counselling relationship, depending on what you want and need. We can discuss this during the initial meeting. Some people want to talk about a specific issue in their lives, and have a goal or ending in mind; others look for the safety, support and time that a longer term counselling relationship can offer to explore deeper issues.
Whichever is the case for you I can support you. I offer sessions of 50 minutes at an agreed time, usually weekly. My fee is £55 per session. If you would like to check availability or have any questions please contact me to discuss.
I can offer an initial thirty minute consultation free of charge to help you decide if counselling or psychotherapy is for you and whether you would like to work with me. I work in Throop, Bournemouth (BH8) for face to face appointments, or can offer counselling via online platforms if this is preferred.