How I work

I offer person-centred counselling. This means our work together is guided by what feels important to you, and by the pace that feels right for you.

There is no set agenda.

You don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what you want to talk about.

Some people come to counselling with a clear focus. Others arrive feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or simply knowing that something isn’t quite right. All of this is welcome.

People often come during periods of pressure or transition. This might include the emotional impact of study-related stress, caring responsibilities, bereavement, or significant life changes.

For others, what feels difficult may be connected to experiences earlier in life, questions around identity or neurodiversity, or things that have never had much space to be spoken about.

Sessions are shaped by careful listening and by taking things step by step. Rather than offering instructions or quick solutions, the work focuses on exploring what is happening for you and making sense of it in your own way.

Over time, this can involve noticing patterns, feelings, or ways of relating that have developed for understandable reasons.

We move at a pace that feels manageable, and we adjust as needed.

Trust, emotional safety, and clear boundaries are central to how I work. Sessions are confidential and held within an ethical framework, offering a consistent and reliable space where you can speak openly.

I’m mindful of how experiences such as caring roles, cultural background, and questions of identity can shape how we see ourselves and relate to others.

I work with sensitivity to each person’s context, without assumptions about what they should feel or do.

Counselling isn’t about being fixed or repaired.

It’s about being accompanied as you explore what’s going on for you, and what you may need, at a pace that feels respectful and steady.