About

About Me

I am a qualified, accredited counsellor in Northern Ireland working across NI and the rest of the U.K., both in-person in Belfast (see location) and remotely via telephone and video sessions.

I am a counsellor with a passion for and belief in counselling - I believe it works and I believe it can be life-changing.

I believe that when we feel truly heard and understood, meaningful change becomes possible. As such, I offer a warm, compassionate and completely judgement-free environment where you can explore what you are going through. My counselling space is always diversity-positive, queer-affirming, neuro-affirming, inclusive, and accessible for everyone who may need support in their life.

I bring warmth, curiosity, and compassion to my work, creating a space where all parts of you are welcome.

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Approach

My Approach

My counselling approach is mainly rooted in Person-Centred approaches to counselling, which means that we work at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you, and trusting in your natural ability to grow and change.

Person-centred counselling puts you at the centre of the process. Rather than giving advice, I support you to explore your experiences, understand yourself more deeply, and move toward meaningful, lasting change for yourself and those around you.

I also draw on psychodynamic and CBT approaches, meaning that we can:

Psychodynamic exploration

Understand how past experiences may be shaping your present
Notice patterns in relationships and emotions
Explore different “parts” of yourself with compassion

CBT-informed support

Work with tangible tools for change
Use resources and build toolkits to help you cope
Help you get back to a full life

I can work with you on a wide range of issues. My specialities and main areas of expertise include:

Bereavement
Anxiety and panic
OCD
Adverse life experiences
Self-esteem
Family dynamics
Queer experiences
Self-harm and suicidality

Fees

My fees are as follows:

£45 for a 50-minute session

I offer a sliding scale for clients who are experiencing financial hardship. Please get in touch for a free initial conversation to discuss this if it applies to you.