Hello. If you are reading this, you might be reaching out for some counselling support. What I can offer you is truly empathetic connection, a safe and calm listening space, the time to learn about yourself and to explore what is happening for you present, past and future.I provide confidential counselling to people of all ages and backgrounds and have helped clients with a range of different issues.Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or depressed are often reasons clients contact me. These might be having an effect or be compounded by relationship, family or work challenges. I will use my learning from different counselling approaches to find the best way we can work together to help you to manage these.My experience includes coordinating a counselling service for clients aged 14-24 years for a national charity, supervising trainee and qualified counsellors, running a counselling service in a school supporting pupils, parents and staff, counselling clients following the death of a loved one in a hospice, counselling people living with HIV, from diverse racial backgrounds, those on low income, asylum seekers, people with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community. I have a Psychology and English degree, a diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, a certificate in Therapeutic Supervision and a certificate in Counselling Couples. I have also trained in working with children and young people. Recently I have completed EMDR therapy training and can now offer this therapy to those who have experienced trauma, disturbing memories and experiences and want to set themselves free from the emotional stranglehold of past events.I am an accredited member of the BACP and follow its ethical guidelines for working safely and professionally.My counselling room in Grove Park is a warm, calm space for in-person counselling. I also offer online therapy and telephone counselling during the day and some evenings. Please contact me if you feel I can help you.