With extensive experience working with secondary school-aged young people in school, charity and private settings, I’m passionate about supporting young people through the challenges they face. I hold a specialised diploma in counselling children and young people, underpinned by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy's Competency Framework for the age group. I have an enhanced DBS certificate and am fully insured to work with under-18s.
Counselling can help with: Relational issues, such as family conflict, navigating friendships and social dynamics, experiencing peer pressure or bullying, and exploring sex and relationships; Life challenges such as bereavement and loss, parental divorce, and managing social media use; Education and school-related worries, such as the transition to secondary school or university, academic stress, or emotionally based school avoidance; Life transitions, such as moving out of home, entering the workforce or becoming a parent; Common mental health problems, such as anxiety, low mood and depression; Identity questions and challenges, such as exploring neurodivergence, gender identity or sexuality; Safety issues such as risky behaviour, self-harm and suicidal ideation.
This is a space where you can speak openly about anything that’s on your mind. Whether you’re dealing with something that feels big or small, I’m here to listen and support you in a way that feels right for you.
What we talk about is confidential, with some important exceptions around safety and safeguarding. For young people under 18, I'll explain these boundaries clearly at the beginning so you know what to expect.
My goal is to make sure you feel heard, understood, and supported, and together we can figure out the best way forward.
It can feel like a vulnerable place to be when your teenager or young person begins counselling, and it might have been a challenging journey to reach this point. I respect the trust that you are placing in me to support your young person's wellbeing and I want to ensure you have all the information you need to feel confident in your decision.
If you are considering me, I invite you and your young person to join me online for an introductory conversation. I will explain how the process works and answer any questions you may have. This helps to ensure both you and your young person feel at ease, and enables you to decide whether we might be the right fit to work together.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an introductory call. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of starting counselling and whether I can help you.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.