Therapists and Counsellors Network

I practice as a freelance counsellor for a charity and have a small private practice currently . I also hold other roles in the community for example within the public sector and as a lead for trauma informed and care practice for a queer theatre and performance CIC

My core training in counselling and psychotherapy is Humanistic, informed by Existentialist theory and philosophy., Gestalt and Narrative Therapy For me this means that we can explore and understand ourselves through relationships, with each other and the world. The therapeutic relationship itself is fundamental to this and can offer a space where awareness and potential for change can emerge.

You might come to therapy with a specific issue for example current or past relationships , an incident /event or feelings you want to focus on. You might not be too sure and value support to be curious about this, explore the meaning your life holds and explore anxieties, uncertainties and possibilities.

I offer an initial call before we meet, where we can briefly touch on any questions you might have about being in therapy itself, particularly if you haven’t had an experience of it before.

I have a keen interest in working in groups and have facilitated for example pre therapy groups and have supported outreach and prevention work around sexual violence and HIV support and education in the community.

My wider work also includes coaching, mentoring and delivering training. I offer clinical supervision to individuals and groups and trauma informed consultancy for projects and organisations