I am a Gestalt trained counsellor and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) therapist. I work in a Humanistic framework, which basically means I see you as a whole person, not just a thinking machine but a person who lives, breathes and feels.

Being a counsellor doesn't mean I sit there and just nod politely, I'm part of the process with you. I can laugh with you, feel sad, frustrated, even cry with you. I am with you as another human being, experiencing your world as you reveal it to me. Then together, we can look at what those experiences really mean to you, how you can keep hold of the precious ones and let go of the ones that hurt and damage you.

In our time together, hopefully, we'll forge a relationship where you feel comfortable enough to talk about yourself, your life, your hopes, fears, dreams, everything that is important and personal to you.

Gestalt is also about changing patterns and how, from past experiences, we tend to stick with the same 'script' time and time again, and it is often these patterns that leave us feeling negative or unfulfilled.

I also work with a CBT approach which can be really helpful for people that suffer from depression, anxiety, phobia or OCD. Often in CBT we will be working through step-by-step programs that will enable you to learn how to work successfully on your difficulties, and apply the techniques you will learn, in your everyday life.

There is so much more that I could explain here but this website would get very long - so why not give me a call on 01483 418728 to find out more.