What I do

Therapy

I offer one-to-one counselling and psychotherapy in Birmingham, to adults aged 18 and over.

This can be done face to face or through video calling.

Sessions will be on a weekly or bi-weekly basis, lasting 50 minutes.

This can be short term or long term.

Our initial appointment will include a discussion about what is going on for you, what your expectations are of counselling and an assessment.

Approach

As a person centered therapist I believe in the importance of the relationship formed between us. The acceptance and genuineness on both sides helps create a healthy space for growth.

I provide a non-judgemental, non-directive, confidential service. This creates a safe space for you to explore any issues you are facing and this is done at your own pace; with no expectations.

I aim to facilitate a space that you can freely express yourself and discuss what is on your mind or impacting your day to day life. We will use the sessions to explore and enable you to find a way to move forward when you are ready but also equip you with the ability to continue this once therapy has ended.

Purple Doorway

I have been trained to delivered The Purple Doorway, which is a counselling programme, designed to take a client, who has been impacted by abortion, on a supported journey. Taking each new step at the right pace for them, the programme leads them to a doorway of hope - The Purple Doorway - into a new life. Each step builds on the last and the whole programme facilitates a gentle, respectful and uplifting review of life, releasing hope and healing.

The programme recognises that while each story and abortion experience is unique, many people share similar struggles.

Purple Doorway is desgned to be delivered over 8 - 12 weeks but everyone is different and some people may find they want less or more sessions.

With my experience working with abortion I can deliver this as a set programme or we can include this in your ongoing therapy.

Pet Therapy

Dogs can play a big role in supporting our mental health and wellbeing; simply stroking a dog can reduce levels of stress, improve our mood and offer emotional support. Having a dog present in the therapy room can reduce feelings of anxiety, make people feel more at ease and also create a feeling of safety. Pet therapy can especially be effective when working with neurodiversity. I believe there is a lot we can learn from animals but also from how we interact with them.

This is why I have introduced Alfie who is my cavalier king charles spaniel, that I have raised and trained from 12 weeks old. Alfie, like most dogs, is affectionate and loving which can be something we all crave at times. He is happy to sit comfortably in the room during the session or would also sit on your lap or next to you. The amount you interact with him will be up to you.