Services
People come to counselling for many different reasons. You may be struggling with something specific, experiencing several difficulties at once, or simply have a sense that life doesn’t feel quite right and you’re not sure why.
You don’t need to have a diagnosis or know exactly what you need help with before coming to counselling. We can begin with whatever feels most important to you and explore things together at your own pace.
I offer individual counselling to adults aged 18 and over, both face-to-face in the Whitefield/Radcliffe area and online.
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Anxiety, low mood & emotional wellbeing
You may be experiencing anxiety, persistent worry, low mood, stress or feeling overwhelmed. Perhaps your mind is constantly anticipating what might go wrong, you find it difficult to switch off, or you feel as though you are always on high alert.
Counselling can provide space to understand what may be happening beneath these feelings and explore the thoughts, emotions and patterns that may be keeping them going.
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Loss, life changes & feeling stuck
Loss isn't limited to bereavement. Redundancy, relationship changes, health concerns, menopause, caring responsibilities, retirement and other transitions can all affect our sense of security, identity and what we imagined life would look like.
Sometimes there may be no obvious event at all. You might simply feel stuck, dissatisfied or aware that something needs to change without knowing what that change should be.
Counselling offers space to make sense of what you are experiencing and explore what moving forward might mean for you.
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Relationships, self-esteem & identity
Our relationships with other people, and with ourselves, can have a significant impact on how we feel.
You may be experiencing relationship difficulties, struggling to express your needs or set boundaries, worrying about what others think of you, or noticing that you frequently put other people's needs before your own. You may be struggling with confidence, self-esteem or questioning who you are and what you want.
Counselling can help you explore these patterns with greater understanding and begin to develop a stronger sense of yourself and your own needs.
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Trauma & Difficult Experiences
Past experiences can continue to influence how we think, feel, relate to others and respond to situations in the present.
My practice is trauma-informed, which means I recognise that ways of coping that may now feel unhelpful often developed for understandable reasons. Rather than asking “What is wrong with me?” counselling can help us become curious about what has happened, how you learned to cope and what you may need now.
You are always in control of what you choose to talk about, and there is no expectation that you disclose difficult experiences before you feel ready.
How I work
My approach is primarily Person-Centred, which means our work is shaped around you rather than following a set programme or formula.
I also draw on my wider training and experience where this may be helpful. This can include sharing information about anxiety, stress and the body's threat response, exploring patterns in thoughts, feelings and behaviour, or considering small and manageable ways of approaching change.
These are always offered collaboratively rather than imposed. You remain at the centre of our work, and together we can explore what feels most useful for you.
I offer both short-term and longer-term counselling, depending on your individual needs.
If you’d like to find out whether counselling with me feels right for you, please get in touch to arrange a free 20-minute introductory consultation.