Counselling
A Space to Be Heard
Sometimes we just need somewhere safe to put it all down — the weight of it, the confusion of it, the feelings we haven't yet found words for. Counselling offers that space. A quiet, consistent place where you can speak freely, go at your own pace, and begin to make sense of what is alive in you.
I am a qualified counsellor working in a trauma-informed, person-centred way. That means our work is led entirely by you — your pace, your priorities, your process. I come with training, deep respect for your lived experience, and a genuine understanding of how hard it can be to ask for help. I do not tell you what to do or where to go. What I bring is presence, honest attention, and a deep trust in your own capacity to find your way.
What We Might Work With
There is no single reason people come to counselling. Some arrive in acute pain. Others come with a quieter, longer-standing sense that something needs tending to. All of it is welcome here.
Sessions can support you with:
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Anxiety, overwhelm, and a nervous system that rarely feels at rest
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Grief and loss — including losses that are hard to name
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Trauma and difficult past experiences
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Low mood, depression, and a loss of connection with yourself
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Relationship difficulties, boundaries, and patterns that keep repeating
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Life transitions and feelings of uncertainty or stuckness
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A quiet sense that you have lost sight of who you are
If you are unsure whether what you are carrying belongs here — it almost certainly does. You do not need a diagnosis, a crisis, or a clear reason to seek support. Sometimes feeling heavy, stuck, or just not quite yourself is enough.
How I Work
My approach is person-centred at its core — which means you lead, and I follow. Sessions are not structured or directive. We begin where you are, and we move at whatever pace feels right for your system.
Alongside traditional talk therapy, I may gently bring in somatic awareness — inviting a soft noticing of what the body is holding. This is never imposed, always offered. The body often carries what words have not yet reached, and when we listen to it with care, something can begin to shift.
Everything we explore is held in strict confidence, in a calm and unhurried space. There is no pressure to have it together, to explain yourself clearly, or to fix anything.
Qualifications & Approach
I hold a Level 4 Counselling Diploma and bring over twenty-five years of professional experience working with people navigating trauma, emotional difficulty, and the challenges of being human. My background spans work with children, young people, and adults — and has given me a grounding in psychology, the nervous system, and what it means to truly meet someone where they are.
I work in an integrative way, drawing primarily from person-centred and trauma-informed frameworks, with somatic threads woven in where they are helpful and welcome.
Practical Information
Session length: 50 minutes
Frequency: Weekly or fortnightly sessions are recommended, particularly in the early stages of the work, as consistency helps build the safety and trust that allows deeper exploration to happen.
Where: Sessions are available online via video call, making this work accessible wherever you are. Or In-person sessions in LD2, Powys.
Starting out: We begin with a free, no-obligation consultation call. This is an opportunity for us to meet, for you to ask any questions, and for us to find out together whether this feels like the right fit. There is no pressure — just a conversation.