Counselling is a unique kind of conversation and relationship in which I will not offer advice or guidance, as a friend or family member might. It is a space for you to explore what matters most, in order to understand yourself better.

The therapy experience is different for everyone, and can take some getting used to. It may feel like a relief to offload things that have been bottled up for some time. However, the process of change can be slow, and things may feel like they are getting worse before they get better. There are no easy answers or quick fixes here, but together we can try to make sense of what is going on for you now, what you want to be different, and how.

I have written an explanation of my core approach, the person-centred model in my blog here if you would like to know more about that.

Here are some of the issues I have experience working with:

• Anxiety, stress and unease
• Coming out as LGBTQIA+, issues around sexuality or gender identity
• Depression, hopelessness, loneliness, grief and loss
  
• Difficult relationships
• Experiences of abuse and trauma
• Low self-esteem
  

My practice is anti-oppressive. This means I acknowledge the context we come into therapy from, including the structural inequalities affecting marginalised and minoritised groups.