Counselling for adults in Chester, Cheshire. Online nationwide.
About Me Page – My Story & Approach
Before becoming a counsellor, I worked in a range of roles, including many years as a teacher in the UK and Asia. I am also a third-culture kid, having grown up across three continents. These experiences have shaped my understanding of identity, culture, and what it means to navigate change, belonging, and life transitions.
I offer person-centred, trauma-informed counselling in Chester and online across the UK, providing a safe, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.
I work with people experiencing grief, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and life transitions. Together, we explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns at your pace, helping you gain clarity and a deeper understanding of yourself.
Alongside my private practice, I also work with an established mental health charity, supporting clients with complex emotional and trauma-related experiences.
At the heart of my work is a simple belief: you are the expert in your own life. My role is to walk alongside you with empathy, warmth, and respect, helping you reconnect with yourself and what matters to you.
"People are just as wonderful as sunsets if I can let them be... I watch [them] with awe as [they] unfold." – Carl Rogers
My qualifications
I am a qualified person-centred counsellor, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and work in line with their Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
I am fully insured, hold an enhanced DBS certificate, and am registered with the Information Commissioner's Office. I attend regular monthly clinical supervision and remain committed to ongoing professional development.
MA - Clinical Counselling - University of Chester - Level 7 - (Distinction)
BA Honours - University of Plymouth
Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE)- Manchester Metropolitan University
Further Training and Areas of Interest
I continue to develop my practice through training in:
- Grief and bereavement (including pet bereavement)
- Trauma and complex emotional experiences
- Domestic abuse and safeguarding
- Shame and inner child work
- Suicide and self-harm awareness
- Online and telephone counselling
- Ecotherapy and walk-and-talk therapy
- LGBT+ awareness
I also engage in ongoing trauma-focused training, including work around stabilisation, intrusive memories, and trauma recovery.
