Holding Space For You
Welcome, and thank you for visiting my website.
I am a counsellor based in Cirencester offering face to face and online sessions.
My role as a psychotherapist is to provide a space where you feel safe and able to explore what has brought you to therapy, where you're met in an empathetic, non judgmental way. I work from an integrative perspective, holding my clients knowledge and experience of their lives at the core of our work.
I am an Integrative psychotherapist (BSc, MBPS, MSc, UKCP accred., MBACP) providing psychotherapy and counselling both in person and online.
I am a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor, accredited by UKCP and a member of the BACP. My MSc and training from the University of Warwick in an Holistic Phenomenological Integrative approach brings a versatile and empathetic approach to my practice.
My training and experience in different theoretical perspectives enables me to tailor my therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of each client. I hold the theoretical approaches below in mind and integrate them as needed:
Before training as a psychotherapist, I earned a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Counselling. My adult years were enriched by living abroad, raising a family, and co-founding a business with my partner. These diverse experiences gave me an understanding of different environments and the unique challenges life can bring.
I have a keen interest in understanding how life transitions affect our mental health. Whether it’s a career change, moving to a new place, or significant personal milestones, I offer a space to help clients navigate these changes.
I have a deep respect for the natural world, with a particular interest in horses. I hope to be able to include equine-assisted psychotherapy in the future and to offer the clients the healing presence of horses within the therapeutic space.
I offer a space where you can be supported whether you are seeking personal growth and self-awareness, a deeper understanding of relationship issues, or are navigating life’s challenges.
As an integrative psychotherapist I have numerous theoretical perspectives that I hold lightly in my work but which enable us to explore your lived experience together.
Life can at times feel confusing and complex, by integrating different perspectives an appreciation of the nuances of our relationship with our self and others can come to the fore.
Integration allows an holistic approach in which to explore the relational, psychological, spiritual and somatic elements of life. I aim to provide, within the therapeutic space, room for personal reflection, self-awareness and growth.
People come to me for help with a wide range of issues. Here are a few of the more common difficulties that can be supported through counselling:
Depression
Problems with confidence or self-esteem
Anger management
Issues relating to sexuality
Difficulties at work or in retirement
Problems with family or school life
Feelings of stress or anxiety
Panic attacks
Relationship problems
Grief, loss or bereavement
Problems with addiction
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Abuse
I offer in person psychotherapy sessions from practice rooms based in Cirencester, with another practice room near Burford shortly. Both rooms are easily accessible from the surrounding areas of West Oxfordshire and North Cotswolds.
For those who cannot attend in person, I also offer in person sessions via Zoom or Skype. Please get in touch if you have any questions about online therapy.
Making sure you find the right therapist is a crucial part of your therapeutic journey. Whilst our training as psychotherapists is an integral and vital element, so too is how you feel in the space. With that in mind, I offer a free 20 minute consultation to check that I am the right therapist for you and to enable you to address any questions or queries you may have.
Sessions going forward are typically weekly and last 50 minutes, at a cost of £65.00. There are a limited number of concessionary spaces. Please get in touch for availability.
Please email or text if you have any questions or would like to book an initial complimentary 20 minute consultation: