Hello and welcome
Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by our emotions, thoughts and experiences. Counselling helps you to understand yourself, your reactions and learn different ways of being. My aim is to help you find your way through your challenges so you can support yourself to feel truly "you" and thrive.
Apricity means “the warmth of the sun in Winter” - and I believe counselling can help you find your much-needed light and warmth again in darker times. I believe you already have all you need in you to feel more "you". Together we'll explore what’s getting in the way so you can see and feel your light again.
In our sessions you won't have to worry about how "to do counselling", I’m down-to-earth, chatty and compassionate and will guide you to where you need to be. I will encourage and challenge you, so you can explore yourself and your experiences in finding a way forward that feels right for you.
Starting counselling can be daunting but you’ve come this far, so let’s have a chat to see if it feels right to work together. One step at a time.
Counselling - How I can help
I'm a qualified Therapeutic Psychotherapist and Counsellor, registered with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. I offer counselling to young people and adults (16yrs+) and supervision to qualified and trainee therapists.
I provide a supportive relationship to explore what’s going on for you. I will listen to understand you, without judgment and in complete privacy, always mindful to nurture the safeness between us so you feel able to explore as openly as you can.
I'm an 'integrative' therapist, so I combine different skills and techniques that help you explore your thoughts, emotions and your somatic (body) experience. You'll learn to identify, feel and understand what your emotions are telling you, so you can focus on what you really need and understand how to help yourself. We'll work together to develop your cognitive and somatic strategies so you feel a greater sense of control over your wellbeing. My mission is to help you build resilience and confidence by developing compassion for yourself through curiosity and courage.
Talking freely does take courage and it can also be immensely liberating and enlightening. But it is important for you to at your pace and as far as you feel able. I will guide you to explore yourself holistically, so you can make connections between your experiences and how these shape your emotional, mental and also, very importantly, your somatic/physical issues.
I am a trauma-informed and neuro-affirming therapist, trained in many approaches including: Internal Family Systems ('parts work'), Compassionate Inquiry, Attachment, Polyvagal Theory, Somatic therapy, Breathwork, Mindfulness, CBT, Person-Centred, Gestalt and Transactional analysis.
My therapy room is in Crowfield, near Brackley. I prefer to meet in person, but happy to work online if that's preferable for you.
All are welcome
I work with young people (16+ years) and adults (although not cats currently!), welcoming all cultures and identities across a broad range of issues. I provide non-judgmental empathy, a supportive compassionate style and even a bit of humour if that helps! I am experienced with neurodivergent individuals and work long-term with clients with trauma, including somatic regulation techniques as an essential part of the recovery journey.
Find your light
I love “apricity” - the warmth of the Winter sun. When it feels gloomy, sunlight brings colour, clarity and contrast. It brightens details not seen or appreciated for a while. The sun can hide behind the clouds, but it’s always there, waiting to shine again. I believe there is also light within each of us but sometimes our own clouds get in the way. Together, we can reconnect you to your light to help brighten your path ahead.
A place for you
You are welcome to meet me in person in the privacy of my comfortable counselling room. Or, if better for you, we can hold sessions online. If, like me, you enjoy being outdoors, we could walk and talk together during better weather. I find moving and breathing in nature can nurture the spirit, helping us reconnect with ourselves and the world around us.
What issues can counselling help with?
People come to me with a broad range of issues. I use many different
approaches tailored to support you to find your own way forward.
Addiction
Parenting
Gender identity
ADHD
Trauma
Loss
Autism
Bereavement
OCD
Sexuality
Life changes
Anxiety
Abuse
Burn-out
Anger
Relationships
Loss
Shame
PTSD
Disordered eating
Depression
Counselling sessions and fees
I offer a free 30 minute introductory meeting to get to know each other and to discuss the support you're looking for. I’ll explain how I work and what our sessions might be like. We can decide from there if we'd like to work together.
I work primarily on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from my counselling room in Crowfield - approx 5 minutes from Brackley, Towcester and Silverstone, 25 minutes from Banbury, Bicester and Northampton.
Although I prefer to meet in person, we could meet online if you live further away, or struggle with time or energy to come in person. We could also try walk and talk sessions on nearby countryside footpaths around Crowfield.
Counselling sessions: £70 for 50 minutes
I offer limited concessions and will try to help if I can.
All sessions to be paid via bank transfer in advance or by cash on the day.
I hold a 3 day cancellation policy in my counselling agreement.
Be in touch
I do hope you'll be in touch.
Drop me a message to arrange an introductory chat or to ask any questions. We can talk through what support you are looking for and see if we'd like to work together.
You’re also welcome to text me on 07359 375471.