Qualification I completed a BSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy with PCI College. This course gave me a foundation in this work and introduced me to the various theories that are involved in counselling. While the theories are a large part of this work, working with clients provided the biggest learning opportunity as it allowed me to see how different people are and where certain things help some people, it doesn't necessarily work for everyone.
I continue to learn from different continuing professional development courses that provide an introduction to different theories.
Experience3+ years in Counselling
I have been working as a counsellor/psychotherapist for almost 3 years, including online work. I have been working in the hospitality sector for most my working life, while always having a passion for the work done by those in the mental health world. Being exposed to so many people throughout my days allowed me to see the struggles people were going through on a daily basis, with little resources available to support them. This inspired me to train in the area and get the tools that could help provide that support.
I work with adults experiencing challenges such as Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness, Stress, Anger, Loss, Bereavement, Abuse, Relationship problems, Self-Esteem, effects of COVID, and other issues. My aim is to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can safely explore the challenges you are facing.
Resources should be readily available to anyone or everyone who needs them and my aim is to work with you to help navigate your feelings, thoughts, or struggles that you may be experiencing. This can lead to a deeper understanding about any patterns of behavior that might be causing problems in your life.
Approach Using a humanistic approach, I focus on building relationships with the people that come to see me, and using that foundation to work through anxiety, depression, grief or other issues that may be present for them. I have experience with online therapy, which has been a major help for those that don't have the time/space to travel for the help they want/need. I am continuously on the lookout for various courses that can continue to grow my knowledge and understanding of the different approaches that are offered within the therapeutic space. However, therapy is not a “one-size-fits-all”, so I use a variety of techniques and theories in the therapeutic space in order to find what works for each individual.
