How I can help ….

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING

I’m a counsellor used to working with all ages and stages, especially students, by providing space, confidence and trust to help explore any things you are struggling with. I have ten years’ experience of working with trauma, anxiety, depression, issues of identity, family difficulties, low esteem, suicidal ideation and problems large and small. I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

UNIVERSITY TRANSITION

I offer talks and training to senior schools for both parents/carers and 6th formers to help students prepare for keeping well as an undergraduate and to make the most of the whole university experience. I am also happy to speak to parents individually to help them find the best way to support their children through their transition to further education.

MY BACKGROUND:

After a career in teaching, I began counselling training and working with young children and adolescents. I then went on to 8 years of working in Edinburgh Universities as a counsellor to students. I have also brought up four children.

I have trained principally in Psychodynamic Counsellling but have gone on to integrate elements of Person Centred counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and other modalities according to the individual client’s needs and I continue to develop ways to work with the many mental health challenges people have.

My strongest belief is that a non-judgmental, confidential trusting space allows people to explore their problems and reframe their difficulties giving them the confidence to move on.

HOW I WORK:

COUNSELLING:

I work online - (camera off - if preferred) by the hour. I suggest an initial consultation/chat, without charge, to ensure that we feel mutually comfortable. I would usually work with someone weekly but that can be adapted, and timings can be flexible. It is important that the client has a confidential place from which to work. I would normally expect a first block of 6 sessions and then a reassessment of things but I am happy to adapt to individual’s needs.

I work within the BACP ethical framework and have a professional supervisor as stipulated.

I charge £65 per therapeutic hour. (50 minutes counselling 10 minutes for setting up and arranging times etc.) to be paid in advance. The price for long term support for students of counselling can be discussed.