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A space to make sense of whatever you're carrying

Counselling with me is open-ended and led by you. We're not here to slot you into a category — we're here to understand your particular story, gently and without judgement.

How I can help

Whatever's weighing on you, there's space for it

People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons — and just as often for reasons they can't quite name yet. These are some of the things we might work on together.

Anxiety & worry

When your mind won't switch off, or worry has quietly taken the wheel. We'll make sense of it together and find steadier ground.

  • Racing thoughts
  • Panic & overwhelm
  • Health & social anxiety

Relationships

Difficulties with a partner, family, friends or colleagues — including the patterns that seem to repeat. A space to understand and be understood.

  • Communication
  • Recurring conflict
  • Feeling disconnected

Anger & frustration

Anger usually has something important underneath it. We'll explore what yours is trying to tell you, without blame or judgement.

  • Reacting then regretting
  • Bottling things up
  • Frustration & irritability

Low mood & stress

When everything feels heavy, flat or like too much. Gentle, steady support to help you feel more like yourself again.

  • Burnout & stress
  • Low motivation
  • Feeling stuck

Life changes & loss

Bereavement, separation, work, identity, becoming a parent — the big shifts that ask a lot of us. You don't have to navigate them alone.

  • Grief & loss
  • Big transitions
  • Loss of direction

Self-esteem & meaning

A quiet sense that something isn't right, or that you've lost sight of who you are. Space to reconnect with what matters to you.

  • Confidence
  • Self-criticism
  • Searching for meaning
Neurodiversity-affirming

A space that works with how your mind works

Warm, affirming counselling for neurodivergent adults — including autistic and ADHD clients, and anyone questioning or self-identifying. You're welcome exactly as you are.

No masking here

You don't need to mask, perform, or sit still. Stim, fidget, look away or take pauses — whatever helps you feel at ease is genuinely welcome.

We work the way you do

Sessions flex to how you think and communicate — clear structure or open space, phone or video, and a short written summary afterwards if that helps.

Calm and low-stimulation

A quiet room with soft lighting, plus phone and video options, so the environment isn't one more thing to manage.

Strengths, not deficits

Neurodivergence isn't something to be fixed. We make sense of things together, working with how your mind works — not against it.

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Affirming counselling support — not a diagnostic or assessment service.

Ways to meet

Sessions that fit around your life

Every session is 50 minutes. Choose whatever feels most comfortable — many people mix and match over time.

In person

At the quiet home office in Sparsholt, with free parking.

By phone

A relaxed phone call from wherever feels comfortable.

By video

A secure video session over a private link.

Sessions are £60 each, with concessions available. See full fees →

What to expect

Gentle steps, at your pace

Starting counselling can feel daunting when you don't know how it works. Here's the whole journey, from first hello to feeling more like yourself.

01

Reach out

Send a short enquiry or call. There's no pressure and nothing you need to prepare — a few words about what's bringing you here is plenty.

02

Free 20-minute consultation

We have a relaxed, no-obligation chat by phone, video or in person. It's a chance to ask questions and see how it feels to talk.

03

Your first session

If it feels right, we book your first 50-minute session. We go at your pace — there's no script and no rush.

04

Working together

We meet weekly at a regular time. Over time we make sense of things together, and you decide how long feels helpful for you.

Start with a free, friendly conversation

A relaxed 20-minute chat with no obligation. We'll talk about what's on your mind, you can ask anything, and together we'll see whether it feels like a good fit. That's all — no pressure to book anything more.

  • By phone
  • By video
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