Individual Counselling
People come to counselling for many different reasons. Sometimes there is a clear crisis or loss. Sometimes there is a growing sense of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected or exhausted by familiar patterns and ways of coping. You may also be struggling with an important relationship - with a partner, parent, adult child, sibling or friend - or noticing patterns that seem to repeat across different relationships.
Individual counselling offers a space to slow things down, reflect more deeply, and begin to understand what may be happening beneath the surface.
What you can expect
Alongside my counselling training and experience, the way I work is informed by Compassionate Inquiry, an approach developed by trauma specialist Dr Gabor Mate. This has deepened my understanding of how past experiences and relationships can continue to shape how we feel, respond and relate in the present. So we may also explore how your body and nervous system respond when things feel difficult, helping you recognise when you become overwhelmed or shut down, and find ways to feel more grounded and able to choose how you respond.
I aim to offer a compassionate and emotionally safe space where we can gently explore your experiences together, at a pace that feels manageable and respectful.
A gentle way forward
I can offer you a confidential space to talk, reflect and explore whatever feels important to you. Sometimes this may involve making sense of current difficulties: at other times it may involve noticing deeper emotional patterns, ways you have developed to protect yourself, or unmet needs that have developed over time.
I aim to support people with warmth, honesty and care, without judgement or pressure. I know that coming to counselling can feel daunting, especially if it's your first time. I work in a calm, welcoming therapy centre, and there's always a cup of tea available!
Sessions take place in person in Derby, or online if you prefer.
If you'd like to get a sense of whether working together feels right, you're welcome to get in touch. I offer a free 15 minute call to talk things through.
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