There are many different reasons why people seek counselling, it may be that they lack self-esteem, feel anxious, lonely, angry, frustrated and/or depressed. Or perhaps a specific life event has occurred such as bereavement, a job loss or the break-up of a relationship, and coping with everyday life has become a struggle.

Whatever it is that has led you to seek counselling, approaching a therapist may seem overwhelming or daunting. Sometimes people feel ashamed to be asking for help or worry that their problems will be judged as trivial, compared to those of others. Some people may feel trapped, hopeless and completely overwhelmed by thoughts and emotions. This is when it can help to talk about problems with a trained professional.

Family and friends may want the best for us but sometimes it really helps to have someone independent to talk to. As your counsellor I will strive to offer you a different perspective on the difficulties you are experiencing, to help you gain a better sense of who you are, giving you the power to make positive changes in your life.