Unsure?
Is something feeling ‘not quite right’ or ‘off’ for you?
Are you feeling unsure about how you feel? Sounds confusing, but it is something many of us go through at different times in our lives.
Sometimes it can be difficult to put our finger on why we are feeling down, depressed, anxious, hopeless or helpless. We can suddenly stop sleeping, and may struggle to understand why or how to cope. Life can throw us curveballs leaving us feeling confused, frustrated, angry or hurt, and sometimes we just feel lost but not sure why. Having someone sitting alongside you can help you to explore what is happening for you – someone to listen, support you and simply be there with you. Together we can explore your thoughts, your feelings and why you are feeling as you do, working together to improve your life.
What can I help with and why choose me as your therapist?
I will list a number of areas below that I can help you with, but a list isn’t always that helpful when you’re trying to choose the best counsellor/therapist for you. What often differentiates me from others is that I am a trauma-informed therapist, meaning I have had extensive training helping individuals who have experienced traumatic events, therefore ensuring you receive the safety, high standards of knowledge, understanding, experience and help that you may need.
I am of course ‘also me’ and arguably one of the most important factors is whether you feel you can connect with me and that I am the right person to support you. That’s why I offer a free initial chat (see “Let’s have a chat” further down this page), so you can get an initial feel for who I am and you can ask me whatever you need to ask to make a decision that is right for you.
Do take a look at some of my issue-specific pages :
And more generally (and in no particular order), here are some of the issues I am trained to work with:
- Trauma, PTSD and C-PTSD
- Sexual, emotional, physical, domestic abuse and assault
- Relationship and family difficulties
- Family estrangement
- Menopause and Peri-menopause
- Issues specific to members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their loved ones
- Gender identity
- Grief and loss
- Life transitions
- Identity, self esteem and confidence
- Anxiety, stress and overwhelm
- Depression and low mood
- Emotional numbness or shutdown
- Overwhelm
- Anger
- Burnout
- Boundaries, people pleasing and self criticism
- A feeling of being stuck, lost or ‘not right’
Why choose me?
Free 15 minute chat
I offer a free 15 minute chat so we can discuss what you’d like help with and whether I’d be the right therapist for you.
Qualified and Registered
I’m a registered counsellor/therapist with BACP and NCPS, two of the main professional bodies in the UK
I offer flexibility
Online (camera on of off) or in person sessions. No commitment to the amount of sessions you have. Discounts available.
Free 15 minute chat
Let's have a chat!
If you’re ready to talk, explore what’s going on, or simply take the first small step, I offer a free 15 minute phone or video call so you can get a feel for me, ask any questions, and see whether counselling / therapy with me feels like the right fit for you. This includes:
- Talking about what you’re looking for in counselling / therapy
- Giving you time to ask me anything you need such as who I am, my experience, how I work whether online or face-to-face in Chepstow, South East Wales (close to Newport, Bristol and South Gloucestershire)
- No pressure to continue afterwards
- If you are ready, we can discuss my availability to book your first session
- Referring you to someone else if I am not a good fit for you
To book your free 15 minute chat, you can fill in the form below, email me at , or send me a WhatsApp message or text message on 07564 069711. I will then contact you to arrange.
Free 15 minute chat
Let's have a chat!
If you’re ready to talk, explore what’s going on, or simply take the first small step, I offer a free 15 minute phone or video call so you can get a feel for me, ask any questions, and see whether counselling or therapy with me feels like the right fit for you. This includes
- Looking at what you’re looking for in counselling or therapy
- Giving you time to ask me anything about how I work, online or face to face
- No pressure to continue afterwards
- If you are ready, we can discuss my availability to book your first session
- Referring you to someone else if I am not a good fit for you
To book your free 15 minute chat, you can fill in the form below, email me at , or send me a WhatsApp voice or text message on 07564 069711. I will then contact you to arrange.
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Are you in an emergency?
Are you currently experiencing an emergency or major crisis? Are you considering serious self-harm? Please seek immediate help from your GP, visiting your nearest A&E or dialing 999.
If you would like to have someone listen to you, you can also contact the Samaritans immediately on 116 123. They are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.