Taking the first step can feel daunting, which is why I offer a free 30 minute telephone consultation. This is just for you to share what brings you to counselling, for you to get a feel for me and how I work and for us to lay the foundation of a therapeutic relationship. This is not an assessment; you can ask any questions you may have and decide if we’re a good fit to work together.
My main approach is Transactional Analysis (TA). Put simply, TA helps us understand how our early experiences and relationships can shape:
Transactional analysis is based on the idea that we all have three ego states: the parent, the adult and the child. It helps us recognise which of these three ego states is in control at any given time.
Your parent state holds the messages you absorbed from your parents or caregivers when you were growing up. Your adult state is the rational here and now part of you, the grounded and clear-headed part of you that remains objective. The child state is your emotional, reactive and creative self, which can be free and playful or carry old wounds or fears. By exploring your reactions and patterns, you can achieve greater self-awareness and understand yourself better. Rather than focusing on 'fixing' you, therapy becomes a space to understand you - your story, your adaptations, your resilience, and your capacity for change. Healing doesn't mean forgetting the past. It means changing your relationship with it.
No two people are the same, and therapy shouldn’t be either. In our work together, I draw upon a range of approaches, tailored to your unique circumstances and your experiences.
My core approach is person centred, which puts you at the heart of our relationship. You decide what you would like to bring to counselling, what you would like to discuss and the pace we go at.
I also draw heavily on a humanistic approach, which is founded on the belief that you are the expert in your own life. I am not here to fix you or to tell you what to do. I see you as a whole person, and our work is rooted in empathy, unconditional acceptance and authenticity (me showing up in a genuine and authentic way).
My practice is based in the countryside near Winchester, offering you a peaceful, natural space to explore your feelings. There is no traffic to fight against and no difficulty finding a parking space. You will arrive to the calming sound of birdsong, putting you in the perfect frame of mind for our work together. For anyone not in the Winchester area, I also offer online therapy using Microsoft Teams, Google Meet or even WhatsApp video calls, so we can work together from anywhere in the UK, from a space that feels comfortable for you
Whatever brings you here, you don't have to make sense of it alone. I offer a therapeutic space grounded in Transactional Analysis (TA) and Humanistic Counselling - a space where your experiences are met with curiosity, respect and compassion.
Together we can explore:
My work supports people navigating in all of the following areas:
This list is not exhaustive, and you don’t have to have a reason to reach out, other than things just don’t feel right. If you are struggling with something not listed above, or you are unable to put your finger on what’s wrong, please reach out for an initial consultation and we can talk about working together.
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