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I have availability from September 2024. I offer in-person sessions at a peaceful central Norwich location. I have day-time and early evening appointments available. I also have ad hoc spaces available for shift workers most days. 

Are you struggling right now? Do you have feelings of not 'good enough’, like something is missing, or life is becoming difficult to navigate?  Maybe certain situations feel overwhelming or you are in crisis. Perhaps you have have experienced a relationship loss, difficulty in relationships, are grieving, or wondering 'how did I end up here?' and 'who am I?'

Well done for taking the difficult first step, and thank you for considering using my service. 

Through working together, I will hear you and listen to your story without judgement, offer perspective, and help you to get to know and understand yourself. Work on patterns of behaviour and self esteem which can lead to better self worth, life changes, and meaningful connection.

I want to help you become more engaged with the present, and make plans and goals for the future.

I came to the profession by sitting in the client’s chair myself, through my own journey of healing and self-awareness. I know how daunting making that first step can feel. But I believe in the power of a supportive, warm and nurturing environment so much, that I would like to offer the same to you.

I am Integratively trained which means I incorporate Psychodynamic, Humanistic and Cognitive theories into my work with you. I would say my specialisms are difficult relationships with partners or family members, historic abuse and working with attachment styles. 

The impact of our childhood experiences can affect our adult relationships and how we view ourselves in the here and now. An abusive or neglectful childhood can lead to anxiety, depression, overwhelm, relationship difficulties, feelings of grief and pain in the present.

As well as a private practice, I have experience working for mental health and eating disorder charities, and also working in a university setting with students.

I offer in-person appointments (I do not offer online at this time). The therapy space is located in central Norwich close to the Cathedral. 

Contact me for no obligation £25 first session.

Qualifications:

Degree: BSc Integrative Counselling (Hons) (Middlesex University)

Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Matrix College of Counselling & Psychotherapy)

Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Matrix College of Counselling & Psychotherapy)

Post Grad Certificate in Person-Centred Counselling Skills (University of East Anglia)

I am a member of UKCP and Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¾«×¼×ÊÁÏ governing bodies, fully insured and DBS checked

Further training:

Working with sexual abuse

Working with relational trauma

Mental health and the body - treating trauma

Polyvagal theory in practice

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Interventions for Trauma and Relational Trauma

Working with suicide and self harm

Attachment - development of identity in childhood

Understanding binge eating

We will discuss your hopes and goals, and why you have come to counselling (it is also OK not to have definitive goals at this point) . We will talk about your life and relationships in general. 

We will discuss confidentiality, and how we might work together, and I can answer any questions you may have. There will be a small amount of paperwork.