My belief

I believe the key to good therapy is building a strong and trusting relationship.  Evidentially, it has the most impact in achieving successful outcomes.  It is my aim to offer a safe, non- judemental space that is compassionate and comfortable to enable you to explore and share tricky issues, process and reflect so as to enable your healing and growth. 

I embrace difference and diversity. I accept everyone for their unique individuality and who they are.  Furthermore, I believe that there should be access to therapy for all which is why I offer concessions to those who may struggle to afford therapy.  

In terms of the manner in which I offer therapy, I feel there is no one therapeutic concept that is a whole construct.  I feel that individuals are unique and will therefore have different needs at different times of their lives for different types of therapy.  They may also prefer one type of therapy or interventions over another. Therefore I trained as an Integrative Psychotherapist in order to be able to provide and offer a tailored therapy approach to the individual by being trained to incorporate many therapeutic concepts, techniques and interventions.  

The Type of Therapy I offer

I draw primarily from person-centered therapy and am able to incorporate other therapeutic interventions and techniques which include:

• Attachment focused therapy and Approaches
• Psychoanalytic/ Psychodynamic 
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), reframe narrative
• Transactional Analysis (e.g., script and PAC work)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) parts and inner-wounded child
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Somatic mind and body healing to help you connect with yourself on a deeper level.
• Grounding techniques, breathwork, Safe place , Tapping.

I have a special interest in:

Working with individuals who have or are suffering from Anxiety, ASD, ADD, ADHD, low mood, depression, low self -esteem, low confidence, childhood trauma, adult trauma, stuckness, relationship difficulties with partners, parents or children including co-dependency and emeshment, Womens issues, Mens Issues, Work related issues.

• Attachment and Child or Adult Trauma – Working with those who may have suffered abuse, neglect, inconsistent parenting, parents unavailable or abusive or with mental health issues, traumatic events relational or otherwise.
•  Parents and Carers –  working with parents and Carers of children with complex needs or who may be neurodivergent, ASD, ADD, ADHD, Attachment and Childhood Trauma.
• Relationship Issues –  where perhaps there are communication difficulties or recurring patterns of negative behaviour, issues trying to connect or bond with partners and/or children, domestic abuse, anger, push -pull relationships. 
• Bereavement – I also provide compassionate therapy for bereavement and loss. 

If any of this resonates with you, reach out. It does not have to be so scary and we can work through things together at your own pace.

Available Counselling Sessions:

• Face to Face counselling and psychotherapy- County Durham
• Secure online secure, video link sessions- Uk and Europe
• Telephone Sessions- Uk and Europe

This may be brief solution-focused therapy which is specific and time-limited or longer-term therapy for more complex issues

What You’ll Get from Therapy with Me

• A space where you feel truly seen and heard—maybe for the first time in a while.
• Practical tools to handle life’s challenges, instead of feeling overwhelmed by them.
• A chance to rebuild your self-worth, confidence, and hope for the future.
  Stronger, healthier relationships—with yourself and others.

Taking that first step can feel scary, but it’s also the bravest thing you can do. You deserve support, healing, and real change—and I’d love to help you get there. Ready to start? Let’s take that step together: