MY STORY
Counselling, EMDR, Coaching & Training
My journey into counselling began after receiving support for post-natal depression. Experiencing first-hand how therapy can help inspired me to train as a counsellor and support others through life's challenges.
Since qualifying in 2011, I have worked with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, stress, bereavement, confidence issues, workplace challenges and relationship difficulties. I am a BACP Accredited Integrative Therapist, combining Person-Centred Counselling, CBT, NLP and EMDR Therapy to tailor support to each individual.
I offer face-to-face sessions from The Coach House in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, as well as online and telephone appointments across the UK.
Helping clients understand themselves, overcome difficult experiences and create meaningful change remains at the heart of everything I do.
Qualifications & Experience
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Qualified Counsellor since 2011
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BACP Accredited
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EMDR Therapist
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CPCAB Level 5 CBT
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NLP Master Practitioner
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Level 3 Safeguarding
My own experience of counselling showed me how powerful the right support can be. Today, I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, low confidence, workplace challenges and life transitions.
Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or struggling to make sense of difficult experiences, I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where we can work together at a pace that feels right for you. Using an integrated approach that includes Person-Centred Counselling, CBT, NLP and EMDR, I tailor therapy to meet your individual needs and help you move towards lasting positive change.
I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change when given the right support, understanding and environment. As an NLP practitioner, one of my favourite presuppositions is: "What's possible in the world is possible for me, it's just a matter of how." My role is to help you discover your own path towards that possibility.
What It's Like to Work With Me
No two people are the same, which is why I tailor therapy to your individual needs. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, stress, low confidence, grief or a difficult life transition, we will work together in a way that feels comfortable, supportive and right for you.
Drawing on Person-Centred Counselling, CBT, NLP and EMDR, I adapt my approach to suit your individual needs rather than expecting you to fit into a particular model of therapy.
One of the principles that guides my work is: "If what you're doing isn't working, do something different." Together we can explore new perspectives and practical ways forward when old patterns no longer serve you.
I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), an evidence-based therapy that can be highly effective for trauma, PTSD, anxiety, complex grief and distressing life experiences.
I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is at the heart of effective therapy. Clients often describe me as warm, approachable and down to earth. My aim is to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself, whether that means exploring difficult emotions, working through challenges, or occasionally sharing a laugh together. While therapy can involve difficult conversations, it doesn't have to feel intimidating or overly formal.
I believe people are often stronger and more resourceful than they realise. Therapy can provide the space, support and perspective needed to reconnect with those strengths.
My aim is to help you gain greater understanding, develop effective coping strategies, process difficult experiences and make meaningful changes that improve your wellbeing and quality of life.
