Counselling is a supportive, confidential space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with a trained professional. It helps you understand what’s happening beneath the surface, develop practical strategies, and build confidence and resilience. The process is gentle, collaborative, and guided at your pace.

I offer individual, family and couples counselling. My approach is calm, supportive, trauma‑informed, and relational. Sessions focus on emotional wellbeing, self‑understanding, relationships and practical strategies for everyday life. The work is strength‑based and collaborative, helping you feel grounded, heard, and empowered.

Yes — counselling can be very supportive for children and teenagers, but only when they feel ready to engage. I will never force a young person to participate or push them into conversations they don’t want to have.Children and teens benefit most when they choose to attend, feel comfortable, and want to be part of the process. My role is to create a calm, safe, down‑to‑earth environment where trust can grow naturally and at their pace.Many young people find that having Milou (our therapy dog) present helps reduce pressure, ease anxiety, and make sessions feel more approachable — but interaction with her is always optional and guided by the child’s comfort.

It’s completely normal for young people to feel hesitant. I take a gentle, relational approach that focuses on:building trust slowlyrespecting their boundariesallowing them to lead the paceoffering choices in how sessions unfoldcreating a space where they feel safe, not judgedSometimes the first few sessions are simply about helping them feel comfortable in the environment. There is no pressure to “open up” before they’re ready.

This depends on the child’s age, comfort level, and therapeutic goals. Some children prefer a parent present at the beginning; others feel more at ease one‑on‑one. We discuss this together and make a plan that supports the child’s sense of safety and autonomy.

Counselling is most effective when a young person chooses to attend. If a child or teen is resistant, we can explore gentle introductions, shorter sessions, or parent‑only consultations to support the family without forcing the child into therapy.

Counselling can support:Anxiety, stress, and overwhelmTrauma and PTSDGrief and lossEmotional regulationSelf‑esteem and confidenceBurnout and life transitionsTeen wellbeing and identity developmentRelationship and family challengesTransitions

Sessions are relaxed and tailored to your needs. You might talk through experiences, explore emotions, learn grounding strategies, or work on practical tools to support your wellbeing. The focus is always on safety, trust, and gentle exploration.