Sometimes we just need someone to talk to, someone who will really listen and hear us. Friends and family aren’t always best placed to help. They can be too close and emotionally invested in our story.
I’m a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor with a core training in Transactional Analysis (TA), and I’m accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). My approach is integrative and relational, which means that while TA provides a foundation for understanding how our past experiences shape us, I also draw on other therapeutic models and practical tools to support you in the here and now.
People come to counselling for many different reasons. You might be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed or constantly on edge. You may be struggling with confidence or self-doubt, feeling stuck or unmotivated, or noticing the same patterns repeating in your relationships or family life. Sometimes work pressures, parenting challenges, life transitions, grief or loss can leave us feeling disconnected or unsure of ourselves.
For some people, difficulties can also be linked to questions around neurodiversity — whether that’s making sense of your own way of thinking and experiencing the world, or trying to understand and support a neurodivergent partner, child or family member. And at times, it’s a quieter sense that something isn’t quite right, even if it’s hard to put into words.
As a counsellor, I offer an outside, impartial perspective. I won’t tell you what to do or try to fix things for you, but I will help you find your own way forward. Together, we can create a space that feels safe, confidential and containing, where you can explore what’s happening in your life at a pace that feels right for you. By being fully present with whatever you bring, I can help you make sense of how you got to where you are today and support you in moving towards where you’d like to be tomorrow.
I offer counselling in person in Hastings as well as online via secure video calls, allowing you to access support in a way that feels most comfortable for you.