The third decade of the 21^st century.   Technology has evolved, health care has advanced, and a tsunami of information (or stimulation) is seconds away at the tips of our fingers.  Yet people, being people, will experience human difficulties, imperfections, emotional distress and trouble trying to figure themselves or a significant other(s) out.  If you are reading this, you maybe one of the aforementioned people I refer too.  Don’t get too disheartened and take hope.  Many of us struggle.  In fact everyone will at some point.  None of us are immune.   You have taken a courageous step to see what support is out there.  From this first tentative glance at a Therapy Directory, I strongly believe the potential of growth is never far away.

If you have ever felt lost within yourself, disconnected, struggle with a poor sense of self or even find yourself getting swept away by the digital tide in your pocket (or wherever the device upon your person or environment resides), Counselling may be of benefit to you.  I am a Professionally Accredited Therapist with the NCPS and I have over 13 years of experience post qualification of providing therapy in a variety of settings with a diverse range of individuals.  These settings include my private practice, the charitable sector and with EAP’s (both internally and as an affiliate).  I am fully insured and committed to at least 30 hours per year of CPD keep knowledge and learning fresh.

My approach is Person Centred.  The Rogerian and humanistic form of therapy that places the individual at the centre of their experience (not what I, or any other person thinks your experience ought to be).  My perspective of my Person Centred approach is a pluralistic one.  I can utilise research proven tools to help you attain your particular goals.  I am here to work alongside you collaboratively not to take control of your autonomy and destination.  I aim to empower you through a warm, safe and accepting space that you can bring your biggest challenges.  My down to earth way of being (or so I have been told) recognises it is not easy to go to someone else with a concern that perhaps to this point may have been closely guarded.  I want to, at your pace and rhythm, be with you along the road to clarity, perspective and meaningful action.

 An Understanding through lived experience of the Catholic Faith from your Therapist

Although my service is inclusive of everyone, to any individual who would like to explore their difficulties through the lens of their Catholic faith, I would be more than happy to welcome you to this safe space.  As a practicing Catholic, my faith informs my purpose, direction and relationship to the world around me.  Having a therapist who remains impartial, acceptant, non-directive yet appreciative and knowledgeable of your faith can be reassuring to know I will hold what you bring to me with true understanding.

Issues I work with:

• Anxiety and Social Anxiety
• Depression
• Low self esteem or confidence
• Self acceptance
• Poor sense of purpose -clarity with sense of self
• Goal setting
• Feeling lost in your career
• Work related stress or burnout
• Struggles with assertiveness
• Bereavement
• Pet bereavement
• Loneliness
• Difficulties connecting with others.
• Feeling disenchanted from society
• Physical illness (or that of another person)
• Parenting issues
• Relationship/marital issues
• Catholic/Christian/faith anxieties
• Digital burnout
• Feeling overwhelmed whatever your digital presence looks like
• Pornography addiction
• Online addiction

Fees – £50 per 50 minute session

Qualifications- 

Bsc Hons- Psychology and Counselling Studies (Salford University 2011)

PG Diploma in Counselling (University of Strathclyde 2013)

Emotion Focused Therapy – Levels one and two (University of Strathclyde 2018)

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing – 2024

Next steps-  If you would like to discuss booking in a first appointment, please feel free to reach out with your contact details and we will discuss the best next steps.  Please note I offer Face to Face sessions in Galashiels but happy to over online therapy no matter where you are in the UK.

I look forward to hearing from you.