You Don't Have to Do This Alone

Life can become incredibly hard when you've spent a long time trying to cope on your own. You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious or exhausted, struggling with relationships, questioning who you are, or simply feeling as though life is harder than it seems to be for everyone else.

Whatever has brought you here, you don't have to have it all figured out.

I believe that you are the expert on yourself. My role isn't to tell you who you should be or what decisions you should make. Instead, together we'll gently untangle what's happening, making sense of your thoughts, feelings and experiences with curiosity rather than judgement.

As an Integrative Counsellor, I tailor therapy to you rather than expecting you to fit one particular model. Together we'll find an approach that feels right for you, whether that's through talking, Clay Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy or Parts Work.

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When Words Aren't Enough

Sometimes talking is exactly what's needed.

Sometimes it isn't.

There are moments when emotions feel too big, too confusing or too deeply held to put into words. At those times, working creatively can offer another way of exploring your inner world.

As a qualified Clay Therapist and Creative Arts Therapist, I offer gentle, creative ways of working alongside talking therapy. Working with clay isn't about making something beautiful or being artistic. It's about slowing down, becoming curious and noticing what emerges.

Many people find clay calming and grounding, helping them explore thoughts, feelings and patterns that can be difficult to express with words alone.

Creative approaches are always an invitation, never an expectation.

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More Than One Way to Work Together

Everyone's journey is different, which is why I offer a range of ways to work with me.

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Individual Counselling

A space to explore what's happening in your life at your own pace through talking, clay or other creative approaches.

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Clay Therapy

Individual Clay Therapy sessions for people who would like to use creativity as part of their therapeutic journey.

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Therapeutic Clay Groups

Alongside one-to-one work, I facilitate therapeutic clay groups for adults and for home-educated teenagers. These groups provide opportunities to connect with others, build confidence, slow down and experience the therapeutic benefits of working with clay in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

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A Little About Me

Before becoming a counsellor, I spent over twenty years working in education. That experience gave me a deep understanding of the pressures faced by teachers, education staff, young people and families, and it continues to influence the way I work today.

My personal life has also given me valuable insight into the experiences of neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ individuals. I understand how powerful it can be to feel accepted and valued, particularly if you've spent much of your life feeling misunderstood or as though you don't quite belong.

My own experience of therapy has shaped the way I work. I know how much courage it takes to ask for help and how transformative it can be to have someone who is genuinely interested in understanding your world.

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Taking the First Step

You don't need to know exactly what you want to say, or even whether counselling is the right step.

Our first session is simply an opportunity to meet, explore what's brought you here and see whether we feel like a good fit.

Wherever you are right now, we'll start there.