Counselling
Counselling with me is neuro and LGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma informed, as well as positive and empowering. It offers a safe, warm, non-judgemental and confidential space to process and work through the past, as well as plan and work on change.
We begin by identifying your mental health related objectives, such as being less anxious, coming into terms with and/or understanding your (self)diagnosis, managing stress better or being more assertive. We will concentrate on your (or your child’s/young person’s) interests, strengths and capabilities, as well as your needs and desires, making sure that we work in a way that is effective and sustainable for you.
I have a wide knowledge base, as well as experience base (please see the “About me” section for more details) to draw from. Therefore, I can work with a wide range of people, in all kinds of life stages and situations, and with most kinds of mental health problems (spanning from anxiety, low mood, mood swings, low self confidence and rumination, to grief, sensory overwhelm, frequent meltdowns/shutdowns, as well as issues related to relationships and/or school, etc.). Many of my clients are late diagnosed, so are also working out how to integrate their neurodivergence with their identities.
I work in a way that enables my clients to feel validated and heard, as well as helping them gain self-knowledge and ways to manage their problems. As an Art Psychotherapist, I often (when appropriate and agreed on) use creative methods in my counselling practice. This can help my clients approach their problems in a different, potentially more effective, way.
At the moment, I work exclusively online or on the phone, but we can use the communication method easiest for you: Zoom (or other similar apps), telephone, text/WhatsApp/email, or a mix of these (as/when appropriate).
I offer counselling to individuals (age 12 and upwards), couples and families. I don't require an “official diagnosis” to work with you, or your child/young person. This is due to me I viewing self identification/diagnosis as entirely valid.
In order to be the most effective, counselling should ideally place weekly, but we can also consider other intervals, if appropriate.
Book a free, no obligation, introductory (15 min) online meeting/phone call now!