Star Ginns

I'm an experienced Online & Outdoor Counsellor. Part of my work is supporting Expats, Repats, and adult Third-Culture Kids.

Our rich life experiences are wonderful, but I also recognise the challenges that could come with being multicultural - the complexity of having different cultural compasses and underlying beliefs, the hidden losses and unresolved grief, and the struggles we may face with our identity, sense of self, and belonging. Some of the hidden challenges could lead to internal conflicts and unhelpful coping mechanisms. If you've been struggling, let's work through it all together.

I aim to empathetically and compassionately work with your needs and goals, whether that’s to offload and figure things out, or to understand, heal and grow from your experiences. 

A little about me

I would describe my life journey as 'colourful', with different cultures and backgrounds, and various shades of life and work experiences. Therefore, my approach is affirming, compassionate, and sensitive to cultural and lifestyle choices and challenges. 

I’m an integrative and trauma-informed counsellor. This means I'm trained in multiple approaches to therapy and I integrate different approaches into my work, depending on my client's needs. It also means I understand how trauma and long-term negative experiences could affect our body and mind - our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. 

I see a counselling relationship as a partnership, and our session is a dedicated time in a safe zone for you to explore, process, reflect, experiment, and discover 'you' and the answers that are right for you.

I often lean into creativity in my work. You can expect anything from laughter and tears, to the odd grunting and jumping around.

I would say that developing self-awareness, befriending and tolerating emotions, and building self-compassion are at the centre of my approach. I aim to help you connect to the different aspects of yourself, and build a greater understanding of what your senses may be trying to tell you, so you can respond to your internal and external challenges differently.

I offer a free 15-minute introductory chat for us to get a sense of each other, ask questions, and see if we may be the right fit. 

I get that 15 minutes may not feel like much to determine if I'm the right counsellor for you. I encourage you to consider how you're feeling when you're talking to me...

• Do you feel comfortable enough just talking to me in general? 
  
• Do you feel that I'm empathetic and interested in what you have to say? 
  
• Do my responses feel relevant, respectful, and genuine to you?
  

It's a very personal journey and you are not obligated to have counselling with me after the intro session. Please feel free to email me to ask further questions. 

I'm an experienced Online & Outdoor Counsellor. Part of my work is supporting Expats, Repats, and adult Third-Culture Kids.

Our rich life experiences are wonderful, but I also recognise the challenges that could come with being multicultural - the complexity of having different cultural compasses and underlying beliefs, the hidden losses and unresolved grief, and the struggles we may face with our identity, sense of self, and belonging. Some of the hidden challenges could lead to internal conflicts and unhelpful coping mechanisms. If you've been struggling, let's work through it all together.

I aim to empathetically and compassionately work with your needs and goals, whether that’s to offload and figure things out, or to understand, heal and grow from your experiences. 

A little about me

I would describe my life journey as 'colourful', with different cultures and backgrounds, and various shades of life and work experiences. Therefore, my approach is affirming, compassionate, and sensitive to cultural and lifestyle choices and challenges.

I’m an integrative and trauma-informed counsellor. This means I'm trained in multiple approaches to therapy and I integrate different approaches into my work, depending on my client's needs. It also means I understand how trauma and long-term negative experiences could affect our body and mind - our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours.

About my practice

I see a counselling relationship as a partnership, and our session is a dedicated time in a safe zone for you to explore, process, reflect, experiment, and discover 'you', and the answers that are right for you.

I often lean into creativity in my work. You can expect anything from laughter and tears, colours and metaphors, to the odd grunting and jumping around.

I would say that developing self-awareness, befriending and tolerating emotions, and building self-compassion are at the centre of my approach. I aim to help you connect to the different aspects of yourself, and build a greater understanding of what your senses may be trying to tell you, so you can respond to your internal and external challenges differently.

I offer a free 15-minute introductory chat for us to get a sense of each other, ask questions, and see if we may be the right fit.

I get that 15 minutes may not feel like much to determine if I'm the right counsellor for you. I would encourage you to consider how you're feeling when you're talking to me...

• Do you feel comfortable enough just talking to me in general?
  
• Do you feel that I'm empathetic and interested in what you have to say?
  
• Do my responses feel relevant, respectful, and genuine to you?
  

It's a very personal journey and you are not obligated to have counselling with me after the intro session.

So if you're feeling alone, overwhelmed, and maybe a little frustrated and embarrassed right now, you're not alone. Many of us experienced similar struggles at some point in life. But if you’ve been feeling this way for a while and it’s negatively impacting your life and relationships, something may need your attention.

I'm a therapist who has also been a client, I remember this journey well. I admire your drive to create change in your life. I hope you'll find what you're looking for. 

Available services

I offer one-to-one counselling to adults.

- Online Counselling, including Email Counselling (UK & Overseas)

- Outdoor Counselling (Warwick)

- 90-minute Single session (an alternative to traditional counselling)

Please feel free to email me to ask further questions.