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Qualifications 
BA Hons Integrative Counselling
EMDR Practitioner

At the heart of my work is a simple truth, l believe shame softens in the presence of authentic honour. I’m not here to fix or rescue anyone, I’m here to witness, to validate, and to walk alongside people as they return to themselves. For me, this work isn’t about becoming shameless, it’s about becoming whole, reclaiming identity through authentic honour, and returning to a compassionate sense of self-worth.

I have specialised experience in working with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES), Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Bereavement, Birth Trauma, Miscarriage & Baby Loss, Sexual Trauma & Rape, Domestic Violence and Pre-Trial support. I have worked with many clients who have been struggling with issues including: stress, relationship issues & life transitions (divorce, separation, redundancy, retirement, relocation etc), low self-esteem/shame, childhood neglect/abuse, chronic illness, PMS/PMDD/menopause, self-harm, panic attacks and issues relating to spirituality. As far as I am able, I aim to create inclusive and accessible environments for all. With specialised training in neurodiversity, including ADHD, ASD, and AuDHD, and enriched by my RNIB certification, I develop strategies that embrace your individual, unique strengths and difficulties. 

My focus is on providing support to help you build resilience and gain deeper insight into the factors impacting your mental well-being. By understanding and addressing these challenges, we will work collaboratively towards improving your emotional and mental health. Integrating CBT, Person Centred, and attachment theory and elements of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Systemic Theory enables me to create a personalised experience, specific to you.

Alongside my work at PLACE TO TALK THERAPIES, I also work as an associate counsellor at Poole Therapies where, amongst other clients, I work with students completing their MA/PhD research while on international placements. I have also been a counsellor at STARS, a specialised Sexual Trauma Agency in Dorset, providing counselling support to clients who have experienced recent sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse or domestic violence.

Before training as a counsellor, I worked as the Family Liaison Officer for Family Counselling Trust (Dorset) and before that I was a swimming teacher. My working life has previously included roles as a Registered Midwife and Registered General Nurse. I am married with a grown-up family, and love living on the South Coast of England, where I enjoy walking my springer spaniel along the beach and in the surrounding countryside.

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