Work With Me
I get it.
You’re scared of what your future might look like if things don’t change.
Seeing friends settle down – marriage, children, fulfilling relationships – stirs shame and frustration. You wonder, why hasn’t it happened for you?
Whether you’re stuck in a relationship that doesn’t feel right or searching endlessly on dating apps, it’s all left you feeling so drained and disappointed.
Maybe you’ve lowered your standards, thinking you’re the problem, but each date only seems to confirm your worst fears.
You go to bed feeling defeated, scrolling through social media and watching others live the life you want. Sleepless nights follow because of racing thoughts about what’s missing and why you’re still waiting.
You feel like time is running out to start the family you have always dreamed of.
Each day at work feels like another reminder of the life you don’t have.
Bored, unfulfilled, and frustrated, you’ve applied for jobs that seemed like a way out, but silence or rejection leaves you feeling trapped.
It’s like the life you’ve dreamed of is slipping further away. And when you finally come home, hoping for relief, you’re alone with your thoughts again.
Everything feels heavy, and distraction by scrolling on Instagram or TikTok only leads to more disappointment.
You just want to know – how can things ever get better?
About Me
You might be reading this thinking, YES! This is exactly how I feel!
The reason I get it is because I have been there myself, so I understand the fear of the unknown and the dread around what life might be like if you don’t keep pushing.
I too have been stuck in painfully unfulfilling job roles and relationships, constantly feeling trapped and fed up.
I’ve faced the consequences of working myself into the ground in pursuit of a better life.
I know all too well those painful thoughts of what it will be like to be alone, the helplessness and frustration when things don’t go as they should, and the overwhelming pressure to succeed in every possible way.
In 2016, a series of bereavements and losses left me feeling even more hopeless, constantly anxious, feeling a new sense of low that I didn’t think was possible.
Desperate for change, I reached out to a mindfulness counsellor, not knowing then just how deeply it would transform my life for the better.
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" - Lao Tzu
Therapy taught me:
- Ways to cope with my difficult feelings, which made a difference to my life straight away
- The true meaning of acceptance – this does not mean to just “put up with” life as it is!
- The value in slowing down and how to bring a sense of peace and calm to my inner world, no matter what is going on in my life.
- How to clarify my values and goals from life, and figure out what I really wanted to do as a career.
- How to take back control of my life and feel happier.
I decided to retrain as a counsellor, which was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I love the work I do with my clients, and I finally have that sense of fulfilment and satisfaction that I always used to crave.
What makes me unique is my personal experience of feeling helpless, allowing me to genuinely understand your struggles. I also bring a strong background in supporting clients who feel anxious about their future.
I believe everyone should have someone to support them along the way. Hearing that the guidance I provide has been helpful to my clients affirms my belief that this is my true purpose in life - to help others.
I am passionate about using mindfulness as a way of being in my own daily life, and I bring my genuine, authentic self into every session.
Clients have told me they feel a sense of calm when working with me. A calm environment is at the heart of the work I do.
One of the things I teach you is how to use mindfulness yourself outside of our sessions, so you can take this sense of calm with you into your own life.
Some of the coping strategies I teach you can make a difference to your life straight away, for example, an effective grounding
technique to stop a panic attack from escalating.
Some of the ways in which my clients have told me therapy has helped them include:
- Feeling better so that they can finally start enjoying their life
- Feeling calmer so they can enjoy time alone at home
- Managing difficult thoughts so they no longer feel so overwhelmed
- Stopping panic attacks so that they’re no longer a slave to their body
- Feeling happier so they don’t feel they’re dragging down the people that love them
- Taking back control of their life so they are no longer fearful of what life might be like if things don’t change
- Making a plan for the future so they know where their life is heading
- Understanding the changes they need to make to move further towards the life they crave
- More confidence to make those difficult decisions and break unhelpful cycles of behaviour
- A new lease of life and “a spring in their step”, which has been pointed out by friends and family
Seeing my client’s transformation through therapy reminds me why I do this work.
It’s incredibly fulfilling to know I’m right where I need to be, helping you create real change in your life, and this confirms to me that I have finally found my true purpose.
I’m grateful every day for the chance to be a part of your journey!
Qualifications and Experience
I hold a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, along with a Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies and a Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills.
Additionally, I am accredited with a Level 2 APT
certificate in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I also have experience as a Cruse Bereavement volunteer, where I offered in-the-moment support through their helpline for those struggling with grief and loss.
I’ve also worked with SHOUT, providing chat-based support for people facing challenges with their mental health.
I am also currently training as a mindfulness meditation teacher, and am due to qualify in the next month or so.
As well as counselling, I love running mindfulness workshops and I’m really passionate about helping people to incorporate mindfulness into their daily lives. Especially if you feel you don’t have time!
Click here for more details of my upcoming workshops.
A few facts about me:
- I have three cats, Butch Cutch and Stripe who all have their own little quirky personalities, and are always there for me through thick and thin
- I love being outside in nature and could spend hours walking through a forest – something I never thought I would say 8 years ago!
- Winter is my favourite season – I love feeling all cosy and wrapped up in the warm under a blanket
- I don’t like donuts or cream cakes – much to the disbelief of many people I know!
- I am just as happy with a weekend away in a shepherds hut an hour up the road from me as I am on a sunny holiday abroad – it’s the simple things in life I enjoy the most.
If any of this resonates with you, please do get in contact.
I’d love to get to know you and explore how I can help you find your own path to a better life.
Get In Touch
Best ways to get in touch with me:
⦁ Fill in the form below with your details, and I will reply by email
⦁ Book your initial free 15-minute chat using the calendar link below. I will then call you at the time you chose.
⦁ Send me a text or WhatsApp message. I will reply as soon as I can
I usually respond to all enquiries the same day, but always within 24 hours.
If you prefer, you can call me on 07709 079839. However, I may be in another appointment and unable to answer. If you would like a call back, please leave a voicemail and I will return your call.
I look forward to hearing from you.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.