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I am able to see you  in a private  counselling room in Eynsham, on line via Zoom or Teams or by phone, the choice is with you .

I think it helps to know when I have spaces,  at present I have availability to see you Monday, Tuesday Wednesday Evening or during the day on a Wednesday  or Friday

Finally I am available across the year, if I need to be away I will give you notice  

Can I thank you for taking this first step in thinking about how and what might assist you, for many counselling offers a way forward, it allows

A space for you to talk, for you to think, and for you  be heard and be understand

An opportunity for you  to view yourself  with more compassion, understanding 

Lastly the possibility to encounter life's challenge with greater skills and knowledge

I would bring to your sessions 30 years of experience working with people and the concerns they present with. As a counsellor I am calm, experienced approachable, and accepting.

I understand the searching for and finding the right counsellor can be a big step. I am always happy to discuss any concerns and or questions you might have, and explain how I work 

If you're reading this and want to know more do contact me.

Welcome, I understand that for many people considering can be a large and difficult step . I would like to assure you that for many it can also be a large and positive step forward. I   am   kind a good listener and someone who cares, with a deep and broad experience of life and people  . I have a deep and empathic interest in people and am constantly  surprised and encouraged by the compassion, understanding and kindness a person can find within themself  for them self.  My real as therapist is to listen provide space for you to think and in that work together I assist you to find a forward

For my role I rely on 30 years plus experience of working across  the NHS, Charitable and private sector and have experience of the following areas 

I use these skills to listen, to understand, reflect, provide space so you have space to accept, grow, heal, and develop strength

People see me for the following 

Mood/Depression

Anxiety /Stress

Loss/Bereavement 

Relationship issues 

Work challenges 

 Life Coaching

Please feel free to contact me by email or phone, both email and  phone are checked regularly. I aim to reply within  24 hours  

In our first  conversation  it would help to tell me a little bit about what has prompted the enquiry  and together we can decide if  6-12 sessions would work  or  to consider something longer term 

Each session is fifty minutes long  and can be  in person by phone,  or online, really to suit you 

My Qualifications are 

Foundation Course, Guild of Analytical Psychologists, (GAP) 2022

Certificate in Psychodynamic Training – Cambridge Consultancy In Counselling (1991-1994)

Critical Incident Debriefing, - Bristol University (2000)

Certificate in Group Work (1990)

Qualified General Nurse (1976), Midwife (1979) and Psychiatric Nurse (1986)

Certificate in Tropical Medicine (1988)

Diploma in Addictions (1997)

Masters Public Health (2007)

The first session is an  opportunity to see if you are comfortable  with me, do you feel heard listened to and understood. I am very happy to answer any questions you might have  . 

I will explain to you the consent form and boundaries of confidentiality  and  we can discuss what has bought you to consider counselling and what you want to achieve / resolve  so that we can together outline a plan that you feel fits you be it short or longer term, weekly or less frequent