Life can be overwhelming. Things change, people leave, and the pain or confusion that follows can feel unbearable. You may feel lost, unsure of where to turn or how to navigate the pain of loss, grief, or a life transition. Or perhaps you’ve been carrying a burden for years, something you’ve hidden from others—or even yourself—and now the old coping mechanisms just aren’t working anymore.
There are so many ways that we can explore you. I use a collaborative approach. You are the expert at you. I have a toolbelt full of life experience, kindness, curiosity, up to date training on clinically proven techniques that will prove to you that you aren’t broken and we can find a way forward. Since we are collaborators we will explore and experiment together as equals.
I was a professional portrait photographer for about 25 years and if you were to come and sit for a portrait with me, I would first let you know that I am interested in you as an individual. Then I would create space and let you relax and feel safe. I learned to follow the light, look for your strengths, look for your uniqueness. The biggest compliment that I could ever receive was, “I feel like I have been seen”.
This is the attitude that I want to bring to the counselling room. You won’t be sitting under bright lights and you won’t ever have a hair blowing fan pointed at you, but you will be seen.
Way back in the 80s I did an undergrad in counselling psychology and now I have just completed the coursework for a Masters in Counselling. I am starting my practice under the clinical supervision of a qualified supervisor. This means that I have someone to help guide me and sharpen my skills.
I am looking forward to meeting you and collaborating with you to build a life that you love, to heal from shame and disappointment, to manage anxiety and to define your strengths and values. If you want to chat for a few minutes to see if I might be a good fit for you, please book a 15 minute call.
Let’s take this journey together. You deserve to feel whole, empowered, and ready to face whatever comes next.
