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People seek help for many reasons. Perhaps you are not happy with a current aspect of your life, or have specific long term challenges. You may wish to improve your wellbeing and understanding of yourself, or simply have some time and space for you. Whatever brought you here, talking with someone trained to listen and think with you can help make sense of your feelings and experiences, create insight and understanding, and support you towards positive change to live a happier, healthier, more fulfilling life.
ABOUT

ABOUT ME

ABOUT ME

A qualified psychodynamic counsellor based in Chelmsford, providing individual, non-judgemental, confidential counselling and therapy, in person and online.

As a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework's values, principles and standards of practice. Working integratively, I am trauma and Internal Family Systems informed.

EXPERIENCE

A therapist at Essex-based charity Kids Inspire, I work with people aged 17 and over, and run a small private practice from a dedicated consulting room at my Chelmsford home.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

  • MA Psychodynamic Counselling

  • Trauma and Internal Family Systems informed

  • ​Non Violent Resistance and Connective Parenting

  • BA (Hons) Music

  • Spanish: University of Buenos Aires

SPECIALTIES

  • Abuse

  • Anxiety and stress

  • Bereavement and loss

  • Depression

  • Eating disorders

  • Low mood

  • Relationships (divorce, parenting, workplace)

  • Self-harm

  • Trauma

CONTACT ME

CONTACT

Seeking help can be hard, as can finding the right counsellor or therapist for you. To help, I offer a no-fee initial online conversation so we can explore your reasons for seeking therapy and your hopes for our work together, as well as experiencing what sessions may be like.

If you would like to arrange to meet online, please get in touch by email, WhatsApp or via the contact form here. 

PHONE

07855 806175

EMAIL

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