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Learn More About Me

I am a qualified counsellor based in Abergavenny, South Wales and am a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy)

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I am also a trainer who delivers the internationally recognised Mental Health First Aid (Wales) two day course as well as bespoke workshops about mental health and wellbeing.

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I have always enjoyed helping and supporting others. My first career was as a Primary School teacher for 13 years including two years teaching overseas.

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Since 2016, I have supported adults with mental health issues in a range of settings. Over the past six years, I have offered counselling to individuals and couples experiencing a range of presenting issues. I run my own private practice as well as offer my counselling services to agencies including Platfform Wellbeing, New Pathways and Relate.

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In 2019, I attended training about how to offer life coaching in an outdoor setting. I enjoy working outdoors, face-to-face and over the phone or via Zoom.

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During my own mental health struggles or when I simply needed clarity or answers, I found counselling really helpful. From my experience, I also learnt how important it is that the client and counsellor are the right fit and able to work well together.

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Am I the right counsellor for you?

During a free 15-minute introductory session via Zoom or telephone, we can decide if we will work well together to help you gain clarity and find answers. 

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Depending on what you bring to therapy, we'll tailor the counselling approach so it best suits your needs. The different theories I may draw upon include: Person-Centred, Humanistic Existential, CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy), Transactional Analysis, Solution Focused therapy, Systemic and Psychodynamic.

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You can choose how many sessions you want together - a single session or a block of sessions. You can choose to stop counselling sessions any time.

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I have experience of working with a range of issues including:

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Relationship issues

  • Low self-esteem and lack of confidence

  • Trauma

  • Abuse

  • Sexual assault and rape

  • Bereavement, grief, loss

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