I am a BACP accredited counsellor and supervisor with a broad range of experience, having worked within the UK National Health Service, probation service, state and private schools, as well as in private practice. I now have an online practice from my home in the north of Spain. I work with clients who find me directly from the directory as well as with those on employment assisted programmes.

I believe it´s very important that you feel you click with me. An authentic connection within which you feel fully accepted and valued by me makes it possible to accept and value yourself, and is in itself healing. These person-centred values form the basis of my training and experience as an integrative counsellor. I do not have a ´one approach fits all´ method of therapy. Instead, I draw on a combination of different theories to work with depending on what is appropriate for your particular issues. Attachment theory, systems theory, transactional analysis, CBT, solution-focused techniques, and narrative theory all play their part in helping understand and heal from psychological distress.

The experience that sets me apart from many other counsellors is a solid understanding of the effects of trauma on the brain and body. For 7 years I was a senior counsellor in a specialist counselling agency for survivors of sexual abuse where I offered individual and group work, both long and short term. My understanding of the impact of trauma has stood me in good stead with many clients since. For those who suffer from PTSD and trauma related symptoms - such as self-harm, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, suicidality, dissociation, shame, and panic attacks to name a few possibles - I can teach my clients the impact trauma has on the brain and body and help them understand why they feel the way they do. I suggest methods to deal with those moments when they feel out of control and powerless which they can practice in the security of our sessions. Most importantly I provide a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental container within which clients work towards integration, healing and empowerment.

I don´t work exclusively with trauma, however, and the range of issues people bring with them to counselling is very wide. Whatever has prompted your particular desire for professional support in our sessions you won´t have to put on a brave face, justify anything or pretend. Our conversation will prompt insight about old ingrained habits; the impact life has had on your mind and body; your strengths and how best you want to use them to lead the life you want to lead. The work is often challenging, but it can be very exciting. My hope is that you look forward to your counselling sessions.

Book a free 15 minute chat if you’d like to meet me and ask further questions.