Compassionate counselling in Weston-super-Mare
You don't have to do it all on your own…
If you are struggling to deal with life's challenges, I get it.
Constant worry, battered confidence, relationship difficulties, life transitions and uncertainties, bereavement and loss, social expectations and financial pressures - life in today's world can be tricky to navigate. It's easy to end up feeling alone, overwhelmed, even hopeless or depressed.
When I was in a dark place, finding a therapist I could talk to freely with no shame, who really listened to me with understanding and compassion, who didn't tell me I was weak or making a fuss, who treated me as a person not a patient... well, it brought me back from the brink.
Having that support changed my life for the better; counselling helped me heal, helped me grow, helped me change. That's why I chose to become a counsellor.
Whilst I can't change the world around you, I can offer a safe, caring and supportive space where we can work together towards healing and lasting well-being.
Are you…?
Anxious or constantly worrying
Your mind rarely seems to switch off, and it's becoming difficult to feel settled.
Perhaps you find yourself struggling socially, or always thinking the worst.
Maybe you’re convinced that you just aren’t good enough.
Dealing with change
A relationship, family situation, loss, work, identity or life stage has left you wondering what happens next.
Always looking after everyone else
Perhaps you are a carer, for a child, a parent, a family. Maybe you find yourself always taking responsibility for everybody else, never prioritising yourself.
Or maybe you feel taken for granted, unthanked, unseen.
Or Perhaps…?
You’ve lost someone or something special to you
Grief and loss can be devastating, you might be wondering how long this pain will last, how you can ever recover, or why it hurts so much.
Maybe you think you should have ‘moved on’ and worry that you haven’t, that you can’t.
You want to understand yourself better
You'd like to explore your thoughts, feelings, patterns and relationships with someone who won't judge you.
Maybe you’ve felt different all your life, don’t fit in, can’t work the world and don’t understand why.
You don't really know what's wrong
You just know that something doesn't feel right anymore.
Maybe you feel hopeless, can’t find the joy in life, or feel overwhelmed by world events.
If it's causing you distress, we can talk about it…
I have worked with clients struggling with issues including low mood, anxiety, current and historic relationship difficulties, low self-worth, social anxiety, gender identity, grief and loss, lack of confidence, work/school related stress, life changes, chronic illness and more...
Everybody is unique and everybody's experiences of distress are different.
You may have a specific issue that is troubling you, or maybe you just have a feeling that things aren't right or that life is somehow going all wrong, or that you just aren’t good enough.
There is no judgement here, only warmth, compassion and connection.
People often ask me what I specialise in.
I could say that it’s anxiety and depression, or grief and loss. And that would be true.
But mostly, I specialise in being human.
Being human comes with all kinds of challenges, complexities, worries, stressful relationships, financial pressures, societal expectations.
We can find ourselves dealing with bigotry, unkindness, exploitation, difference, abuse, addiction, mental illness. It’s exhausting and harmful and can bring us to the end our our tether.
But it doesn’t have to be the whole of your story, the only part of who you are.
I believe that counselling therapy is about providing a safe, warm, welcoming place where you can feel heard, understood and empowered to create a life that feels more authentic and meaningful.
Together we can explore your feelings, experiences and inner resources at a pace and in a way that feels right for you, helping you develop greater confidence and resilience, so that you can weather the storms and maybe even enjoy riding the waves.
I am a Pluralistic Counsellor, I hold a BSc (Hons) in Counselling and belong to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In addition, I am a qualified yoga teacher, having completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training course, accredited by Yoga Alliance Professionals.
Where appropriate, and always with your consent, I can gently incorporate elements of yoga into our sessions, including simple breathing techniques, mindfulness practices, and guided meditation.
These approaches can help regulate the nervous system, encourage grounding, and promote a deeper sense of calm, complementing the therapeutic process.
I believe that lasting wellbeing comes from recognising the connection between the mind, body and breath. By weaving together all three, I offer an holistic approach that supports emotional healing while helping you find greater balance, insight and clarity.
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In person sessions in my calm, cosy, accessible therapy room in central Weston-super-Mare. There are plenty of nearby parking places and public transport stops nearby.
Online sessions offer you the flexibility and convenience of counselling in the comfort of your own space, if you are unable, or prefer not to, meet in person.
If being stuck indoors isn't your thing, I also offer gentle walk and talk counselling sessions outside in nature.
Sessions last one hour.
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£50 per session
Discounts for block booking (minimum 6 sessions)
Payment in advance by bank transfer. If this payment method is not available to you, please contact me.
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In my experience it’s good to start with 6 sessions, once a week.
Many people find they need more sessions and that’s OK. Some prefer sessions to be fortnightly. That’s OK too.
Most importantly, it’s about what you need.
We will regularly review how you are doing and plan our sessions accordingly.
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I welcome any enquiries or questions via email, or book your free, no obligation 15 minute introductory ‘phone call.
How do sessions work?
We can start with a conversation.
Reaching out for help isn't always easy.
I understand if you feel uncertain whether therapy is for you, whether I'm the right therapist for you, whether this is the right time. That's OK. I am very happy to offer you a free, no obligation 15 minute introductory 'phone call.
We can start to get to know a bit about each other, chat about what you might want from me, what I can help with, and you can ask any questions that you may have.
Please note, contact details are not manned 24 hours a day, this is not an emergency or crisis support contact.
For urgent help for your mental health, call 111.
If you or someone else is suicidal or at risk of harm call 999 or go to A&E now.
The Samaritans are open 24 hours , 365 days a year, call 116 123
