Jeanette Walker-Guy
Registered Member MBACP
Contact information
- Phone number
- 07522023758
Therapist - Whitley Bay - ONLINE
Features
- Flexible hours available
Availability
I offer individual counselling for adults and young people aged 16+.
Online counselling is available across the UK via Microsoft Teams, with face-to-face appointments also available in Chester-le-Street, County Durham.
Sessions are 50 minutes and cost £50.
I currently offer a limited number of daytime and evening appointments. My availability can change, so please get in touch to discuss a time that might work for you.
Before deciding whether you'd like to begin counselling, I offer a free 20-minute introductory conversation by Microsoft Teams or telephone. This isn't a counselling session and there's no expectation that you tell me your whole story. It's an opportunity to briefly talk about what has brought you to counselling, ask questions and get a sense of whether working together feels right for you.
You can contact me through this profile, by email at info@calmmindspace.com, or by text or telephone on 07522 023758. I aim to respond to enquiries within two working days.
About me and my therapy practice
Hello, I'm Jeanette. I'm a BACP Registered Counsellor offering individual counselling for adults and young people aged 16+.
Sometimes life doesn't turn out quite as we expected. You may be facing a significant change, carrying a lot for other people, or feeling that somewhere along the way you've lost sight of yourself. Perhaps you're managing day-to-day but underneath feel overwhelmed, anxious, low, struggling with your mental health or unsure about what comes next.
Life transitions and loss can take many forms - following a bereavement, changes in health or disability, becoming a carer or supporting someone you love, changes in family life, relationships or work, menopause, or coming to terms with a future that looks different from the one you expected.
At other stages, it might be about finding your place - starting university, becoming more independent, navigating early adult life, understanding more about your identity or neurodivergence, or wondering what direction you want your life to take.
I support people through life transitions, loss and adjustment, including periods of uncertainty when life feels difficult to navigate.
You don't need to arrive with everything worked out. Having somewhere you can speak freely, feel heard and have time to think about what's happening can be a starting point.
My practice is trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirmative and neuro-affirming.
Practice description
My core approach is person-centred and integrative. Our work starts with you rather than following a set programme or expecting you to approach counselling in a particular way.
An important part of how I work is giving you time to talk openly about things that may be difficult to say elsewhere, without feeling judged, rushed or that you need to look after somebody else's feelings. I won't tell you what you should do. We can think about things together, explore what's happening for you and begin to understand what you need.
My professional background spans counselling, mental health, education, disability and family support. I have experience supporting adults, young people and families, including disabled and neurodivergent people and those living with long-term, complex or life-limiting health conditions.
For parents and carers, so much time and energy can go into supporting somebody else that there may be little space left for how things are affecting you. Counselling can provide somewhere for your own feelings, worries, losses and needs to matter too.
I also bring experience from university counselling, mental health and specialist mentoring services, supporting students and young adults with anxiety, independence, academic pressure, neurodivergence, identity and uncertainty about the future.
I have a personal connection to the LGBTQ+ community and welcome clients exploring sexuality, identity, belonging or experiences of feeling different.
As part of my integrative approach, I may also draw on techniques from Split Second Unlearning (SSU), helping us notice emotional responses, body cues, patterns or triggers that can happen quickly and automatically. This is always used collaboratively and at a pace that feels right for you.
My first session
You don't need to know where to start or have worked out exactly what you want from counselling before your first session.
We'll begin with what has brought you to counselling and what's happening in your life at the moment. I'll ask some questions to help me understand you and your circumstances, including anything important around your wellbeing and safety, but I don't want the first session to feel like an interview.
There is no expectation that you tell me everything straight away. Some things can take time to talk about, and you decide what you're ready to share.
We'll also talk through how we would work together, including confidentiality and the counselling agreement, so that you know what to expect and have the opportunity to ask any questions.
You may already have a clear idea of what you'd like to change or understand. Or you might simply know that things have become too much, something feels different, or you'd like somewhere to work out how you actually feel about what's happening.
As we talk, we can begin to make sense of what feels important to you and what you would like from our work together.
Counselling gives you time that is yours - somewhere you can talk freely, be heard and think about things without having to have all the answers.
What I can help with
Anxiety, Bereavement, Cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Menopause, Neurodiversity, Pet bereavement, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Sensory impairment, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Stress, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Features
- Flexible hours available
Availability
I offer individual counselling for adults and young people aged 16+.
Online counselling is available across the UK via Microsoft Teams, with face-to-face appointments also available in Chester-le-Street, County Durham.
Sessions are 50 minutes and cost £50.
I currently offer a limited number of daytime and evening appointments. My availability can change, so please get in touch to discuss a time that might work for you.
Before deciding whether you'd like to begin counselling, I offer a free 20-minute introductory conversation by Microsoft Teams or telephone. This isn't a counselling session and there's no expectation that you tell me your whole story. It's an opportunity to briefly talk about what has brought you to counselling, ask questions and get a sense of whether working together feels right for you.
You can contact me through this profile, by email at info@calmmindspace.com, or by text or telephone on 07522 023758. I aim to respond to enquiries within two working days.
About me and my therapy practice
Hello, I'm Jeanette. I'm a BACP Registered Counsellor offering individual counselling for adults and young people aged 16+.
Sometimes life doesn't turn out quite as we expected. You may be facing a significant change, carrying a lot for other people, or feeling that somewhere along the way you've lost sight of yourself. Perhaps you're managing day-to-day but underneath feel overwhelmed, anxious, low, struggling with your mental health or unsure about what comes next.
Life transitions and loss can take many forms - following a bereavement, changes in health or disability, becoming a carer or supporting someone you love, changes in family life, relationships or work, menopause, or coming to terms with a future that looks different from the one you expected.
At other stages, it might be about finding your place - starting university, becoming more independent, navigating early adult life, understanding more about your identity or neurodivergence, or wondering what direction you want your life to take.
I support people through life transitions, loss and adjustment, including periods of uncertainty when life feels difficult to navigate.
You don't need to arrive with everything worked out. Having somewhere you can speak freely, feel heard and have time to think about what's happening can be a starting point.
My practice is trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirmative and neuro-affirming.
Practice description
My core approach is person-centred and integrative. Our work starts with you rather than following a set programme or expecting you to approach counselling in a particular way.
An important part of how I work is giving you time to talk openly about things that may be difficult to say elsewhere, without feeling judged, rushed or that you need to look after somebody else's feelings. I won't tell you what you should do. We can think about things together, explore what's happening for you and begin to understand what you need.
My professional background spans counselling, mental health, education, disability and family support. I have experience supporting adults, young people and families, including disabled and neurodivergent people and those living with long-term, complex or life-limiting health conditions.
For parents and carers, so much time and energy can go into supporting somebody else that there may be little space left for how things are affecting you. Counselling can provide somewhere for your own feelings, worries, losses and needs to matter too.
I also bring experience from university counselling, mental health and specialist mentoring services, supporting students and young adults with anxiety, independence, academic pressure, neurodivergence, identity and uncertainty about the future.
I have a personal connection to the LGBTQ+ community and welcome clients exploring sexuality, identity, belonging or experiences of feeling different.
As part of my integrative approach, I may also draw on techniques from Split Second Unlearning (SSU), helping us notice emotional responses, body cues, patterns or triggers that can happen quickly and automatically. This is always used collaboratively and at a pace that feels right for you.
My first session
You don't need to know where to start or have worked out exactly what you want from counselling before your first session.
We'll begin with what has brought you to counselling and what's happening in your life at the moment. I'll ask some questions to help me understand you and your circumstances, including anything important around your wellbeing and safety, but I don't want the first session to feel like an interview.
There is no expectation that you tell me everything straight away. Some things can take time to talk about, and you decide what you're ready to share.
We'll also talk through how we would work together, including confidentiality and the counselling agreement, so that you know what to expect and have the opportunity to ask any questions.
You may already have a clear idea of what you'd like to change or understand. Or you might simply know that things have become too much, something feels different, or you'd like somewhere to work out how you actually feel about what's happening.
As we talk, we can begin to make sense of what feels important to you and what you would like from our work together.
Counselling gives you time that is yours - somewhere you can talk freely, be heard and think about things without having to have all the answers.
What I can help with
Anxiety, Bereavement, Cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Menopause, Neurodiversity, Pet bereavement, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Sensory impairment, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Stress, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Therapist - Cleethorpes - ONLINE
Features
- Flexible hours available
Availability
I offer individual counselling for adults and young people aged 16+.
Online counselling is available across the UK via Microsoft Teams, with face-to-face appointments also available in Chester-le-Street, County Durham.
Sessions are 50 minutes and cost £50.
I currently offer a limited number of daytime and evening appointments. My availability can change, so please get in touch to discuss a time that might work for you.
Before deciding whether you'd like to begin counselling, I offer a free 20-minute introductory conversation by Microsoft Teams or telephone. This isn't a counselling session and there's no expectation that you tell me your whole story. It's an opportunity to briefly talk about what has brought you to counselling, ask questions and get a sense of whether working together feels right for you.
You can contact me through this profile, by email at info@calmmindspace.com, or by text or telephone on 07522 023758. I aim to respond to enquiries within two working days.
About me and my therapy practice
Hello, I'm Jeanette. I'm a BACP Registered Counsellor offering individual counselling for adults and young people aged 16+.
Sometimes life doesn't turn out quite as we expected. You may be facing a significant change, carrying a lot for other people, or feeling that somewhere along the way you've lost sight of yourself. Perhaps you're managing day-to-day but underneath feel overwhelmed, anxious, low, struggling with your mental health or unsure about what comes next.
Life transitions and loss can take many forms - following a bereavement, changes in health or disability, becoming a carer or supporting someone you love, changes in family life, relationships or work, menopause, or coming to terms with a future that looks different from the one you expected.
At other stages, it might be about finding your place - starting university, becoming more independent, navigating early adult life, understanding more about your identity or neurodivergence, or wondering what direction you want your life to take.
I support people through life transitions, loss and adjustment, including periods of uncertainty when life feels difficult to navigate.
You don't need to arrive with everything worked out. Having somewhere you can speak freely, feel heard and have time to think about what's happening can be a starting point.
My practice is trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirmative and neuro-affirming.
Practice description
My core approach is person-centred and integrative. Our work starts with you rather than following a set programme or expecting you to approach counselling in a particular way.
An important part of how I work is giving you time to talk openly about things that may be difficult to say elsewhere, without feeling judged, rushed or that you need to look after somebody else's feelings. I won't tell you what you should do. We can think about things together, explore what's happening for you and begin to understand what you need.
My professional background spans counselling, mental health, education, disability and family support. I have experience supporting adults, young people and families, including disabled and neurodivergent people and those living with long-term, complex or life-limiting health conditions.
For parents and carers, so much time and energy can go into supporting somebody else that there may be little space left for how things are affecting you. Counselling can provide somewhere for your own feelings, worries, losses and needs to matter too.
I also bring experience from university counselling, mental health and specialist mentoring services, supporting students and young adults with anxiety, independence, academic pressure, neurodivergence, identity and uncertainty about the future.
I have a personal connection to the LGBTQ+ community and welcome clients exploring sexuality, identity, belonging or experiences of feeling different.
As part of my integrative approach, I may also draw on techniques from Split Second Unlearning (SSU), helping us notice emotional responses, body cues, patterns or triggers that can happen quickly and automatically. This is always used collaboratively and at a pace that feels right for you.
My first session
You don't need to know where to start or have worked out exactly what you want from counselling before your first session.
We'll begin with what has brought you to counselling and what's happening in your life at the moment. I'll ask some questions to help me understand you and your circumstances, including anything important around your wellbeing and safety, but I don't want the first session to feel like an interview.
There is no expectation that you tell me everything straight away. Some things can take time to talk about, and you decide what you're ready to share.
We'll also talk through how we would work together, including confidentiality and the counselling agreement, so that you know what to expect and have the opportunity to ask any questions.
You may already have a clear idea of what you'd like to change or understand. Or you might simply know that things have become too much, something feels different, or you'd like somewhere to work out how you actually feel about what's happening.
As we talk, we can begin to make sense of what feels important to you and what you would like from our work together.
Counselling gives you time that is yours - somewhere you can talk freely, be heard and think about things without having to have all the answers.
What I can help with
Anxiety, Bereavement, Cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Menopause, Neurodiversity, Pet bereavement, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Sensory impairment, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Stress, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Features
- Flexible hours available
Availability
I offer individual counselling for adults and young people aged 16+.
Online counselling is available across the UK via Microsoft Teams, with face-to-face appointments also available in Chester-le-Street, County Durham.
Sessions are 50 minutes and cost £50.
I currently offer a limited number of daytime and evening appointments. My availability can change, so please get in touch to discuss a time that might work for you.
Before deciding whether you'd like to begin counselling, I offer a free 20-minute introductory conversation by Microsoft Teams or telephone. This isn't a counselling session and there's no expectation that you tell me your whole story. It's an opportunity to briefly talk about what has brought you to counselling, ask questions and get a sense of whether working together feels right for you.
You can contact me through this profile, by email at info@calmmindspace.com, or by text or telephone on 07522 023758. I aim to respond to enquiries within two working days.
About me and my therapy practice
Hello, I'm Jeanette. I'm a BACP Registered Counsellor offering individual counselling for adults and young people aged 16+.
Sometimes life doesn't turn out quite as we expected. You may be facing a significant change, carrying a lot for other people, or feeling that somewhere along the way you've lost sight of yourself. Perhaps you're managing day-to-day but underneath feel overwhelmed, anxious, low, struggling with your mental health or unsure about what comes next.
Life transitions and loss can take many forms - following a bereavement, changes in health or disability, becoming a carer or supporting someone you love, changes in family life, relationships or work, menopause, or coming to terms with a future that looks different from the one you expected.
At other stages, it might be about finding your place - starting university, becoming more independent, navigating early adult life, understanding more about your identity or neurodivergence, or wondering what direction you want your life to take.
I support people through life transitions, loss and adjustment, including periods of uncertainty when life feels difficult to navigate.
You don't need to arrive with everything worked out. Having somewhere you can speak freely, feel heard and have time to think about what's happening can be a starting point.
My practice is trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirmative and neuro-affirming.
Practice description
My core approach is person-centred and integrative. Our work starts with you rather than following a set programme or expecting you to approach counselling in a particular way.
An important part of how I work is giving you time to talk openly about things that may be difficult to say elsewhere, without feeling judged, rushed or that you need to look after somebody else's feelings. I won't tell you what you should do. We can think about things together, explore what's happening for you and begin to understand what you need.
My professional background spans counselling, mental health, education, disability and family support. I have experience supporting adults, young people and families, including disabled and neurodivergent people and those living with long-term, complex or life-limiting health conditions.
For parents and carers, so much time and energy can go into supporting somebody else that there may be little space left for how things are affecting you. Counselling can provide somewhere for your own feelings, worries, losses and needs to matter too.
I also bring experience from university counselling, mental health and specialist mentoring services, supporting students and young adults with anxiety, independence, academic pressure, neurodivergence, identity and uncertainty about the future.
I have a personal connection to the LGBTQ+ community and welcome clients exploring sexuality, identity, belonging or experiences of feeling different.
As part of my integrative approach, I may also draw on techniques from Split Second Unlearning (SSU), helping us notice emotional responses, body cues, patterns or triggers that can happen quickly and automatically. This is always used collaboratively and at a pace that feels right for you.
My first session
You don't need to know where to start or have worked out exactly what you want from counselling before your first session.
We'll begin with what has brought you to counselling and what's happening in your life at the moment. I'll ask some questions to help me understand you and your circumstances, including anything important around your wellbeing and safety, but I don't want the first session to feel like an interview.
There is no expectation that you tell me everything straight away. Some things can take time to talk about, and you decide what you're ready to share.
We'll also talk through how we would work together, including confidentiality and the counselling agreement, so that you know what to expect and have the opportunity to ask any questions.
You may already have a clear idea of what you'd like to change or understand. Or you might simply know that things have become too much, something feels different, or you'd like somewhere to work out how you actually feel about what's happening.
As we talk, we can begin to make sense of what feels important to you and what you would like from our work together.
Counselling gives you time that is yours - somewhere you can talk freely, be heard and think about things without having to have all the answers.
What I can help with
Anxiety, Bereavement, Cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Menopause, Neurodiversity, Pet bereavement, Relationships, Self esteem, Sensory impairment, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Stress, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Therapist - Durham - ONLINE & In-Person Available
Features
- Flexible hours available
Availability
II offer individual counselling for adults and young people aged 16+.
Online counselling is available across the UK via Microsoft Teams, with face-to-face appointments also available in Chester-le-Street, County Durham.
Sessions are 50 minutes and cost £50.
I currently offer a limited number of daytime and evening appointments. My availability can change, so please get in touch to discuss a time that might work for you.
Before deciding whether you'd like to begin counselling, I offer a free 20-minute introductory conversation by Microsoft Teams or telephone. This isn't a counselling session and there's no expectation that you tell me your whole story. It's an opportunity to briefly talk about what has brought you to counselling, ask questions and get a sense of whether working together feels right for you.
You can contact me through this profile, by email at info@calmmindspace.com, or by text or telephone on 07522 023758. I aim to respond to enquiries within two working days.
About me and my therapy practice
Hello, I'm Jeanette. I'm a BACP Registered Counsellor offering individual counselling for adults and young people aged 16+.
Sometimes life doesn't turn out quite as we expected. You may be facing a significant change, carrying a lot for other people, or feeling that somewhere along the way you've lost sight of yourself. Perhaps you're managing day-to-day but underneath feel overwhelmed, anxious, low, struggling with your mental health or unsure about what comes next.
Life transitions and loss can take many forms - following a bereavement, changes in health or disability, becoming a carer or supporting someone you love, changes in family life, relationships or work, menopause, or coming to terms with a future that looks different from the one you expected.
At other stages, it might be about finding your place - starting university, becoming more independent, navigating early adult life, understanding more about your identity or neurodivergence, or wondering what direction you want your life to take.
I support people through life transitions, loss and adjustment, including periods of uncertainty when life feels difficult to navigate.
You don't need to arrive with everything worked out. Having somewhere you can speak freely, feel heard and have time to think about what's happening can be a starting point.
My practice is trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirmative and neuro-affirming.
Practice description
My core approach is person-centred and integrative. Our work starts with you rather than following a set programme or expecting you to approach counselling in a particular way.
An important part of how I work is giving you time to talk openly about things that may be difficult to say elsewhere, without feeling judged, rushed or that you need to look after somebody else's feelings. I won't tell you what you should do. We can think about things together, explore what's happening for you and begin to understand what you need.
My professional background spans counselling, mental health, education, disability and family support. I have experience supporting adults, young people and families, including disabled and neurodivergent people and those living with long-term, complex or life-limiting health conditions.
For parents and carers, so much time and energy can go into supporting somebody else that there may be little space left for how things are affecting you. Counselling can provide somewhere for your own feelings, worries, losses and needs to matter too.
I also bring experience from university counselling, mental health and specialist mentoring services, supporting students and young adults with anxiety, independence, academic pressure, neurodivergence, identity and uncertainty about the future.
I have a personal connection to the LGBTQ+ community and welcome clients exploring sexuality, identity, belonging or experiences of feeling different.
As part of my integrative approach, I may also draw on techniques from Split Second Unlearning (SSU), helping us notice emotional responses, body cues, patterns or triggers that can happen quickly and automatically. This is always used collaboratively and at a pace that feels right for you.
My first session
You don't need to know where to start or have worked out exactly what you want from counselling before your first session.
We'll begin with what has brought you to counselling and what's happening in your life at the moment. I'll ask some questions to help me understand you and your circumstances, including anything important around your wellbeing and safety, but I don't want the first session to feel like an interview.
There is no expectation that you tell me everything straight away. Some things can take time to talk about, and you decide what you're ready to share.
We'll also talk through how we would work together, including confidentiality and the counselling agreement, so that you know what to expect and have the opportunity to ask any questions.
You may already have a clear idea of what you'd like to change or understand. Or you might simply know that things have become too much, something feels different, or you'd like somewhere to work out how you actually feel about what's happening.
As we talk, we can begin to make sense of what feels important to you and what you would like from our work together.
Counselling gives you time that is yours - somewhere you can talk freely, be heard and think about things without having to have all the answers.
What I can help with
ADD / ADHD, Anxiety, Autism spectrum, Bereavement, Cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Depression, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Menopause, Neurodiversity, Pet bereavement, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Sensory impairment, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Stress, Trauma, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Time-limited
Features
- Flexible hours available
Availability
I offer individual counselling for adults and young people aged 16+.
Online counselling is available across the UK via Microsoft Teams, with face-to-face appointments also available in Chester-le-Street, County Durham.
Sessions are 50 minutes and cost £50.
I currently offer a limited number of daytime and evening appointments. My availability can change, so please get in touch to discuss a time that might work for you.
Before deciding whether you'd like to begin counselling, I offer a free 20-minute introductory conversation by Microsoft Teams or telephone. This isn't a counselling session and there's no expectation that you tell me your whole story. It's an opportunity to briefly talk about what has brought you to counselling, ask questions and get a sense of whether working together feels right for you.
You can contact me through this profile, by email at info@calmmindspace.com, or by text or telephone on 07522 023758. I aim to respond to enquiries within two working days.
About me and my therapy practice
Hello, I'm Jeanette. I'm a BACP Registered Counsellor offering individual counselling for adults and young people aged 16+.
Sometimes life doesn't turn out quite as we expected. You may be facing a significant change, carrying a lot for other people, or feeling that somewhere along the way you've lost sight of yourself. Perhaps you're managing day-to-day but underneath feel overwhelmed, anxious, low, struggling with your mental health or unsure about what comes next.
Life transitions and loss can take many forms - following a bereavement, changes in health or disability, becoming a carer or supporting someone you love, changes in family life, relationships or work, menopause, or coming to terms with a future that looks different from the one you expected.
At other stages, it might be about finding your place - starting university, becoming more independent, navigating early adult life, understanding more about your identity or neurodivergence, or wondering what direction you want your life to take.
I support people through life transitions, loss and adjustment, including periods of uncertainty when life feels difficult to navigate.
You don't need to arrive with everything worked out. Having somewhere you can speak freely, feel heard and have time to think about what's happening can be a starting point.
My practice is trauma-informed, LGBTQ+ affirmative and neuro-affirming.
Practice description
My core approach is person-centred and integrative. Our work starts with you rather than following a set programme or expecting you to approach counselling in a particular way.
An important part of how I work is giving you time to talk openly about things that may be difficult to say elsewhere, without feeling judged, rushed or that you need to look after somebody else's feelings. I won't tell you what you should do. We can think about things together, explore what's happening for you and begin to understand what you need.
My professional background spans counselling, mental health, education, disability and family support. I have experience supporting adults, young people and families, including disabled and neurodivergent people and those living with long-term, complex or life-limiting health conditions.
For parents and carers, so much time and energy can go into supporting somebody else that there may be little space left for how things are affecting you. Counselling can provide somewhere for your own feelings, worries, losses and needs to matter too.
I also bring experience from university counselling, mental health and specialist mentoring services, supporting students and young adults with anxiety, independence, academic pressure, neurodivergence, identity and uncertainty about the future.
I have a personal connection to the LGBTQ+ community and welcome clients exploring sexuality, identity, belonging or experiences of feeling different.
As part of my integrative approach, I may also draw on techniques from Split Second Unlearning (SSU), helping us notice emotional responses, body cues, patterns or triggers that can happen quickly and automatically. This is always used collaboratively and at a pace that feels right for you.
My first session
You don't need to know where to start or have worked out exactly what you want from counselling before your first session.
We'll begin with what has brought you to counselling and what's happening in your life at the moment. I'll ask some questions to help me understand you and your circumstances, including anything important around your wellbeing and safety, but I don't want the first session to feel like an interview.
There is no expectation that you tell me everything straight away. Some things can take time to talk about, and you decide what you're ready to share.
We'll also talk through how we would work together, including confidentiality and the counselling agreement, so that you know what to expect and have the opportunity to ask any questions.
You may already have a clear idea of what you'd like to change or understand. Or you might simply know that things have become too much, something feels different, or you'd like somewhere to work out how you actually feel about what's happening.
As we talk, we can begin to make sense of what feels important to you and what you would like from our work together.
Counselling gives you time that is yours - somewhere you can talk freely, be heard and think about things without having to have all the answers.
What I can help with
Anxiety, Bereavement, Cancer, Chronic fatigue syndrome / ME, Disability, Health related issues, Identity issues, LGBTQ+ counselling, Loss, Menopause, Neurodiversity, Pet bereavement, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Sensory impairment, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Stress, Women's issues, Work related issues
Types of therapy
Humanistic, Integrative, Person centred
Clients I work with
Adults, Older adults, Young people
How I deliver therapy
Long term sessions, Online therapy, Short term sessions, Telephone therapy, Time-limited