I strongly believe we weren't meant to struggle alone with the challenges life throws at us. You may not fully understand what is going on for you, or the way you're responding. You might feel that others expect you to deal with things a certain way, be 'over it' before you're ready, or like you have to concentrate on supporting everyone else. Counselling can be a great way of developing your understanding and getting to know your strengths. My clients tell me that my warm and open style helps them feel heard and gives them space to explore their experience without fear of being judged. 

 

As a person-centred therapist, I will trust you to find the best way through, at your own pace, because I believe that we each have our own instinct for survival, safety and growth. I have a particular interest in men's mental health, and the pressures and anxieties men experience. My own experience of divorce, parenting in a blended family and supporting my parents through ageing and ill-health, have helped me to appreciate the value of seeking help, but also the courage that it takes to reach out. 

 

I am an accredited practitioner with the Foundation for Infant Loss Training, working with men and women affected by pregnancy loss, infertility and infant loss, and my practice is aligned with the gold standard of the NHS Bereavement Care Pathway. 

 

I have substantial experience of supporting survivors of sexual violence to overcome shame and fear, and find their way to healing, having worked with SAASSBMK, a charity in Milton Keynes.