Is counselling the right choice for me?

It’s often daunting to ask for help when you’re feeling stuck. Having a warm, dedicated space and time each week to talk about what’s bothering you in a confidential environment will allow you to gain insight, increase your understanding and make meaning out of your experiences. Being curious about the issues you might be facing can be transformative, this newfound self-awareness and ability to talk about your problems equips you with the psychological tools you need to move forward.

You may have found yourself stuck in a recurring pattern and want to find out why. You may be struggling to get in touch with your emotional self and finding that it keeps manifesting in ways that are disconnected from the problem such as chronic pain, addiction, health anxiety, or self-sabotage. Maybe a major life event or significant change has unsettled you and you’re struggling to find your equilibrium again. Perhaps you’re finding that your internal world has been turned upside down by the external world we live in. I believe in bringing your psychic and social worlds together when thinking about your problems, I believe that the way in which our social identities intersect with our environments has a huge impact on how we experience certain challenges (whether that be race, gender, sexuality, religion, disability or neurodivergence amongst other things). I welcome all people into my practice and I encourage you to think out loud about difference, both between yourself and your personal relationships, and between us within the room.

Therapy doesn’t require a specific crisis—many people seek it as a space for self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of yourself or process past experiences in a judgment-free environment, therapy offers a supportive and compassionate space to explore your thoughts and emotions.

What to expect…

I predominantly work with a psychodynamic lens, which means I am interested in your childhood experiences and how they may have shaped your present-day life, how you defend yourself psychologically and how those defences were created. I am also interested in how we relate to one another in the room as this can often provide invaluable insight into your relationships outside the room. Examining the relationship we build during the work, in a judgement free environment, is part of what makes the therapy relationship unique and informative.

Each session lasts 50 minutes and generally takes place at the same time each week. I am able to work in both short-term formats where there is a specific problem or focus to the work (12 sessions), or longer term/open ended work when deeper exploration and connection is more appropriate.

Spaces available for both online sessions from wherever you are, and in-person sessions in Chesham (Norfolk House, Station Road, Chesham, HP5 1DH).

Fees and availability…

Appointments between 9-4pm are charged at £60 per session

Appointments after 5pm are charged at £80 per session

Appointments on a Saturday morning are charged at £90 per session

Concessions available for those on lower incomes- please get in touch to discuss your needs.