As an integrative, humanistic counsellor I work alongside you. I am guided by what you want to talk about. As an integrative counsellor I can bring different ways of looking at things, new perspectives to work from. As a humanistic counsellor I believe we all have it in ourselves to become the best we can be. I believe we can change and grow. Some things may feel too hard to bring to counselling. I will never insist you go to a place you don’t want to go to. In fact, when working with traumatic events it is not necessary to revisit or relive the experience. My emphasis is on you and how to work safely around the experience of trauma. My focus is on how trauma affects you today and what you can do to improve your quality of life.For me, counselling is about offering you a safe space to get to the heart of what is troubling you. You can take your time and unpack what’s going on.  Some people prefer to talk and others prefer to work in a creative way and sometimes a blend of the two.  I will work to meet whatever means of expression you feel able to bring.  I can bring creative materials, guide sheets, poetry, creative writing  exercises, anything that will assist you with our work together. Counselling is a two way process and I encourage my clients to let me know how things are going between us.  I want to know what it is you need from me and if I am really understanding you.  With this in mind I find it helpful to check in with you regularly in our sessions and ask you to do the same. There is no judgement, only a willingness to listen with a curious mind. I will try to walk alongside you to understand your experience: Listening and reflecting with you on what might be happening.  You are welcome to get in touch to talk about this more.