Everyone comes to counselling for different reasons - some to process past trauma, some struggling with a current situation, some with constant struggle of mental discomfort, some with grief, some trying to figure out how to move forwards. Each reason is different but each reason is equally valid and deserving. Telling ourselves, “There’s someone out there who’s worse off than me”, can help us get through hard things sometimes but sometimes it can hold us back from reaching out for support like somehow we are less deserving - I want you to know that whatever your struggle is, your struggle matters.

 

Counselling provides something we often don’t get elsewhere in our busy lives - a space to pause and reflect, a space to deep dive into self-exploration, a space to be freely emotional, a space to reconnect with lost parts of ourselves, a space to figure out what our needs are and what’s important to us. A space to learn and grow and celebrate ourselves. And ultimately, a space to find some inner peace, contentment or empowerment. Whatever you want from this space, this space is all yours.

 

As a Person-Centred counsellor my aim is to provide you with a confidential, non-judgemental, caring space where you feel understood and safe enough to share your world with me. If you’re new to counselling, it’s not like it’s often portrayed on TV - there will be no laying on a therapists couch and I won’t be taking notes during our session and analysing or diagnosing you - I’m here to provide a space for you to explore your story, thoughts and feelings at depth whilst providing empathy and gentle challenge. Each person likes to explore things differently so as well as good old talking and listening, I’m also open to you exploring your thoughts and feelings through art, writing or acting things out if that’s how you prefer - wherever possible, I’m all about celebrating difference and making the space for you to be most authentically yourself. If it feels appropriate for our sessions, I may also offer some psycho-education to help with self awareness and understanding or suggest various coping and self care tools to help build long term resilience and self support - these sessions are uniquely yours and each therapeutic journey is different.

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Getting started

 

The relationship between us is key to our work together - sometimes people just don’t click and I might not be for you and that’s ok! For this reason I provide a free introductory session where we can meet (either in person or online) to find out a bit about each other and decide whether we are a good fit for working together. These introductions generally last 30-45 minutes.

 

Should you choose to go ahead with working together, sessions will last for an hour at a time and whilst we can discuss the frequency of our sessions, it is generally best to start out with weekly if possible. This timing is optimal for the continuity and progression of the therapeutic journey - if weekly is not possible we can discuss the possibility of fortnightly sessions.

 

Pricing

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Each hourly session is charged at £50 and can take place either in person or online.

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Location

 

I work from my home therapy room in Chorley, Lancashire. My room is situated on the ground floor with a toilet available on the same floor however unfortunately it is unsuitable for wheelchairs as there is one step up to the property.