My journey as a counsellor

I started my career working for a large high street bank - not based in a branch, but as a Learning & Development Consultant.  During my own professional development, I completed many questionnaires to gain insight into a variety of behaviours such as my learning style, my preferred way of receiving information and what kind of leader I was etc., etc.  This was the beginning of my interest into how human beings think, behave and feel.

I then went on to re-train as a holistic therapist, which again gave me valuable insights into how the mind and body are so connected.  The worries and concerns that play on our mind usually show up somewhere in our bodies.  Being able to help a person relax and get rid of their tension was a real privilege, but that relief was only temporary.

It is a fact that our mental health is equally as important as our physical health, yet we are only just starting to understand this.  We brush our teeth to prevent bad breath and tooth decay - we eat our five a day in order to prevent heart disease and other illnesses, but we don't equip ourselves with the skills and knowledge in order to cope with events that will occur in our lifetime.

It was this realisation that led me to embark on my journey to be a counsellor.

I hold a First Class Honours Degree in Counselling and an Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision.

I work as an integrative counsellor.  An integrative counsellor combines different therapeutic approaches and techniques to tailor their practice to the individual needs of each client. They draw from various psychological theories and methods, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, humanistic approaches, and psychodynamic principles, to a holistic treatment experience. This flexibility allows integrative counsellors to address a wide range of issues and support clients in exploring their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours in a safe and supportive environment. Ultimately, their goal is to foster personal growth and healing by the most effective strategies for each unique situation.

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Take time, take a breath, take control

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