Feeling stuck is more common than you might think. Your thoughts are piling up, and it feels like the harder you try to sort them out, the more tangled they become. You might be searching for a new playlist for your mind, wondering if it's even possible as everything seems to be stuck on loop. If this feels like you and relief from stress, anxiety, low mood or relationship problems is where you want to get to let's start a conversation about getting you there.
About me and my practice
It's natural to cling on to old stuff because it feels safe or familiar, or perhaps you can't quite pinpoint what's up. These moments often show up disguised as stress, anxious, overwhelm or feeling low. There might be signs physically and mentally, telling you it's time for something different. Perhaps the people who care about you are starting to get a little noisier.
When we sit down together, it's about you and what you're ready to leave behind. In our sessions, expect a safe, easy space to talk. It's about listening to you, and helping you develop insights that are clear and actionable.
I dont make lofty promises. I prefer to let the work speak for itself. Seeing clients make the changes they want to make and getting them to stick is the biggest reward. It makes me proud.
Let's start a conversation about how to get your mind on your side. It is your most powerful tool, and I can help you get it working for you. There's a whole lot you can change when you're ready.
Experience
At times during my commercial and therapy careers of more than 25 years, I've experienced the ups and downs and worked through them, just like you. I work with elite athletes, executives, everyday professionals, entrepreneurs, and young adults just starting out. We're all unique, but we're all human, too. We've all got our own stories, instincts, and needs.
I bring something a bit different from most therapists. I have the therapy qualifications and technical expertise and experience but this is blended with professional and lived experience of working in successful commercial environments both in the UK and overseas.
This means I have seen human behaviour at both ends of the range and so can understand and help you tackle issues from a practical and pragmatic perspective rather then delivering therapy from a text book.
I also have a long history of voluntary work. This started in coaching and mentoring young people and more recently has involved acting as a charity trustee on community projects and working with homeless communities during Covid and Lockdown. This involved building trust, showing deep empathy, listening carefully and meeting many different people where they were during times of high stress and vulnerability.
Qualifications
I hold Graduate Degrees in both Law and separately in Counselling and Post Graduate qualifications in both from UK and Overseas institutions.
FDA Counselling - University of Plymouth
LLB Law - University of Manchester
Council of Legal Education - New Zealand Conversion Qualifications
College of Law, London - Legal Practice Course
Additional Information
I offer a risk-free 15 minute online consultation at No Charge to you so that we can both make sure we are a good fit.
Professional Membership
National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society - Accredited
Professional Register
National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Verified by Counsellingo on Sunday, 30 June 2024
Initial Consultation
Your first session is cntred on listening to you. Where you are; what you are looking to tackle or want support with; where you'd like to start; and where you want to get to.
You might know the answers or you might not and wee can explore them together.
Based on what my clients have said, what I think you can expect from your first session is to feel better than when you started, reassured that you are in good and safe hands and that there is a path forward.
Fees
£75 per session
£65 for Young Adults (16-25)
I operate a Blue Light discount
When I Work
I work Tuesday - Saturday. Typically my hours are 9-6 Tue-Fri and 8-1 on Saturday.
I can accommodate a limited number of clients who need early sessions (7-9am) on Weds-Fri or later sessions (7-9pm) on Thu-Fri. This is based on availability.
Therapeutic Approach
Integrative; CBT; CBTi (sleep targeted CBT)
Video Platforms
Google Meet
Area
Bristol
