As a potential client, choosing a counsellor to work with, from the many who are available online can be a difficult and sometimes overwhelming task.
I therefore, think it is important to know a little about the person who may be able to help you find your way again.
On leaving education, I worked in retail for many years and found so much joy when connecting with my customers. Listening to them to understand their preferences, wants and needs.
Upon returning to education, I qualified in childcare and spent a short period working within nursery/primary schools before moving to community-based support, supporting children with various disabilities.
During my studies, I spent some time in Nepal, volunteering at a small village school. This experience, although short, has been pivotal and despite being many years later, the memories and lessons have shaped my lifelong desire to work with people and practice gratitude.
I qualified as a Social Worker in 2015, working predominantly with adults. It was in this role that my Counselling journey began. I completed my Counselling skills course, amidst COVID-19. I wanted to enhance my practice and feel more skilled in supporting individuals through crises and transitions in their/loved one's lives. At the time, I was working with people who had experienced sudden and profound sight/hearing loss. The course however sparked my interest in 1:1 Counselling and I was also enjoying the inner reflective practices.
I commenced my Pluralistic Counselling & Psychotherapy diploma in 2021, alongside engaging in personal therapy, juggling work, placement and family commitments.
Personal Counselling has provided me with lived experience of being a client. I've felt the fear, anxiety and worry that some people feel when initially accessing counselling. I became accustomed to feeling, what I can only describe as "comfortably uncomfortable". I realised my biggest strength came from verbalising my weaknesses, discussing difficulties and processing past experiences. To be heard, held and validated when I was most vulnerable allowed me to heal.
Counselling has helped me to understand more about “what makes me tick”, this in turn has given me more direction and focus in my life. I have now ventured into Private Practice and look forward to offering you all the space and opportunity to feel heard and held throughout your counselling journey.
Aside from work, I enjoy spending time by the water. Sea, river, waterfall or lake, I love it all.
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OTHER TRAINING/CPD
The most valuable skills, knowledge and values, haven't derived from books, journals or courses but lessons I've learned along the way. Although I bring a wealth of knowledge and skills from my previous careers. It is the lessons I have learned from every client, past, present and future.
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