About
(She/Her) I am a qualified counsellor working with an integrative approach. As an accredited registrant of The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) I practice according to the standards set by the NCPS Code of Ethical Practice (https://nationalcounsellingsociety.org/about-us/code-of-ethics) .
I am also currently a psychosexual therapist in training with the London Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy (LDPRT). I am a student member of The College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT). I practice according to the standards set by COSRT Code of Ethical Practice.https://www.cosrt.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/COSRT-Code-of-Ethics-and-Practice-2022.pdf
I believe that being emotional open and vulnerable opens the door to the development of more understanding, trust, love and intimacy in relationships. It is the foundation to connection, to becoming your authentic self and being able to love others with an open heart. We often feel pressure to be strong, toughen up to protect ourselves from hurt and pain, but without vulnerability, relationships struggle.
Through couples counselling I will be able to support you to express your true feelings to each other and ask for what you need in order to experience the love and connection you deserve.
Vulnerability is not winning or losing. Its having the courage to show up when you can't control the outcome.- Brene Brown
Life changes can often cause strain and disruption in relationships. It can lead us to feeling agitated with one another where one person may withdraw, whilst the other may feel anxious to talk situations through in order to swiftly resolve conflict. This causes a pursuer- withdrawer pattern that come become unhealthy and unsustainable as neither person is getting their relationship needs met. This can often lead to conflict, a lack of intimacy and desire, emotional and physical distance from one another and affairs and betrayals.
I will draw upon a variety of models and theoretical approaches, such as attachment theory and Bader and Pearson’s developmental model in order to help manage conflict and develop a strong, more emotionally mature connection with each other.
I have public liability insurance and I am professionally supervised. I am committed to undertaking ongoing training as part of continual professional development in order to continue to grow and maintain my desire to update my skills.
Background Experience
I have a prior working background of over 10 years in education and social care. Through my experiences I have come to understand how instrumental caring, supportive relationships are to reducing stress and increasing our emotional well-being.
Safe confidential and supportive environment
I am a trained, integrative counsellor which means that I draw upon a variety of counselling methods, depending upon my clients needs.
It is my view that the quality of the relationship we build together is more important than any theoretical model we use. I care deeply about the relationship I establish with you as I'm aware of how essential it is to you achieving a successful outcome from therapy.
I will offer you a safe confidential and supportive environment throughout your counselling sessions where you can talk about your experiences and feel relaxed and comfortable in being emotionally open and honest throughout our communication. As a professional, I will provide you with non-judgmental listening and support throughout our relationship, where you can feel safe to explore your feelings, develop self knowledge and begin to grow as you work through your inner conflicts.
I believe that collaboratively we will find a way of working that suits you, after all, you have your own point of view about your individual experiences and with support can reconnect with your inner resources to find your own way to move forward .
If the past feels too painful to look at we can work in the present, perhaps someone listening to your past and working alongside you whilst you explore what that experience has meant to your present is just what you need to heal.