"It is a privilege to sit with someone, to witness and hear their story. I've had personal experience of mental health issues and I’ve been on my own counselling journey of healing, which was and still is important in shaping me as a person and counsellor, increasing my capacity to empathise and understand elements of suffering. However, I meet you as an individual with your unique lens on the world, honouring our differences. My commitment to you is to continue a path of learning and development, increasing self-awareness and engaging in self care in order to support you safely, effectively and ethically.I work experientially, in a way that sees you as a whole person, offering a gentle curiosity around how you experience the world. Whatever issue you’re facing, we can work together in a nurturing environment, discovering new ways of being. This may be galvanised by coming closer to who you are, forging new relationships with parts of yourself (sometimes younger parts) that have been calling to be noticed and looking at situations with a fresh lens. I offer my presence to you for this to unfold, without giving advice or analysis. I believe no-one can know your reality the way that you do, you are the expert. I trust in you, I trust in me and the changes our therapeutic relationship can support.I welcome everyone to my practice, having worked with a range of clients in areas such as self-esteem, relationships, trauma, depression and anxiety. I have a special interest in working with spiritual/transpersonal/non-ordinary experiences as well as eco-anxiety. I have experience of supporting people through death, loss and transition, through my training and work as an End of Life Doula which I am able to draw upon as a counsellor.I’ve worked affirmatively with clients at MindOut, an LGBTQ+ mental health charity, exploring specific issues around Gender Identity and Expression, Sexual and Relationship Diversity. I recognise the systemic strains many members of marginalised groups face, as well as the stigma and shame that can arise and how important it is to give compassionate attention to this in the therapy space.I hold a space for all emotions and feelings whilst we co-create a trusting relationship together that can promote change, where you’re accepted and can find yourself again in a world where you may be told to be something other than who you really are. I am person-centred, being alongside you and your humanness as you connect to and come into relationship with yourself and to what brings you to counselling.I’m qualified to diploma level in Therapeutic Counselling through the CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body) which is one of the highest quality mental health training qualifications in the UK.I appreciate there are a number of counsellors out there and it's important to find the right fit for you. I welcome what you have to bring into the therapy space and look forward to meeting you. "