If you’ve spent years keeping the peace, putting your needs aside, or staying quiet to avoid conflict, you may now feel
overwhelmed, unsure of yourself, and emotionally exhausted.
I offer a calm, non-judgmental space where you can begin to feel heard, rebuild your self-worth, and find your voice again.
You may be feeling
You may be feeling emotionally drained after a long-term relationship.
You might feel unsure how to trust your own thoughts or decisions.
You may feel stuck between wanting change and feeling afraid to act.
You might be used to putting others first and struggling to prioritise yourself.
You may feel worried about being judged or not believed if you open up.
Why this feels so difficult
Many of the women I work with have been in relationships where they didn’t feel fully heard, supported, or valued.
Over time, they learned to stay quiet, avoid conflict, and put their needs last in order to cope.
These patterns often make sense, especially if you have experienced emotional hurt, control, or abuse.
But they can also leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, and unsure how to move forward.
How counselling can help
Counselling offers you a space where you don’t have to hold everything in. Over time, you may begin to feel safe enough
to talk openly without fear of judgment.
You may start to understand how your past
experiences have shaped you. You may begin to reconnect with your needs, your voice, and your sense of self.
Many clients find they start to set boundaries, feel more confident, and make choices that feel healthier and more
aligned.
About me
I am an integrative counsellor offering a warm, calm, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and supported at
your own pace. I understand that opening up can feel
difficult, especially if you’ve felt judged, misunderstood, or not believed in the past. My aim is to create a space where you can
begin to talk freely and feel safe to explore your experiences.
Taking the first step
Taking the first step can feel like a big decision. If you’re thinking about counselling, you’re welcome to get in touch for an
initial conversation where we can explore what’s bringing you here and whether this feels like the right support for you
I offer online counselling across the UK.
How I Work
I offer online short and long-term counselling to adults in the UK. Sessions cost £35.00 online, £45.00 for face to face and last 50 minutes. I also provide concessions for trainee counsellors, low-income households, refugees, the unemployed and OAPs. I offer a FREE 20-minute introductory call and provide sessions in both English and Spanish.
I can help with a range of issues including
Abuse
Affairs
Anxiety
Depression
Domestic violence
Low confidence
Low self-esteem
Relationship issues
Separation and divorce
Stress and complex trauma
Women’s issues
My location
I work online with clients from all over the UK. I offer in person appointments in Letchworth Garden City and Stevenage offices.
Fees
I offer online short and long-term counselling to adults in the UK. I can provide sessions in both English and Spanish.
Online sessions cost £35.00
In person sessions cost £45.00
Concession for trainee counsellors is £25
All sessions lasts 50 minutes
I also provide concessions for low-income households, refugees, the unemployed and OAPs. Ask on request.
Payment: Please pay 24 hours before your session begins via bank transfer.
Cancellation: Please provide a minimum of 48 hours if you are unable to make your appointment or you may be charged in full.
Get in touch
Getting in touch can feel like a big step. If you’re thinking about counselling, you’re welcome to contact me for an initial conversation. We can talk about what’s bringing you here and whether this feels like the right support for you.
I will get back to you within 24 hours to arrange a convenient time for an initial informal 20-minute FREE consultation. Here we get to learn more about each other. We explore what difficulties or challenges you face, what your goals are and whether I can meet your needs. I will talk you through the counselling process and it’s also a great opportunity for you to ask me questions or raise any concerns.
If I feel able to support you and you would like to work with me, we can then book your first online counselling session. I will email over a Skype link before your session starts. Just click on the link to access your counselling session. Make sure you have a strong internet connection and find a quiet comfortable space.
Frequently asked questions
It can feel daunting to decide to start counselling. But you are not alone - taking the first step is often the hardest decision. We go at your pace in a safe and warm non-judgemental space so you can feel at ease about expressing yourself openly.
The relationship between us is one of the most important aspects of therapy and the key to therapeutic success. I will make sure that we build up trust enabling a strong foundation for us to work together.
Confidentiality is fundamental to building our relationship and to our work together. There are a couple of exceptions to the rule where information within our sessions might need to be shared. But we will always discuss any disclosure to others with you beforehand and we will try to jointly agree on a way forward.
Weekly sessions are the most effective. We usually keep the same time and day each week, which guarantees my availability to you. We can agree on a set number of sessions upfront or you can undergo open-ended counselling where we regularly review your progress and your desire to continue our work together.
As a person-centred therapist, I am to create a comfortable, non-judgemental environment by showing genuineness, positive regard and empathic understanding. At the same time, I allow you to choose the direction of therapy for yourself. The role of the person-centred counsellor is to facilitate this decision by asking questions to help clarify what you think and how you feel to help you find your own solutions to your problems.
Person-centred counselling is used to help with various issues which include relationship problems, depression, anxiety, bereavement, addictions, trauma, abuse, anger and transitions in life.
The number of sessions you require will be discussed at your initial session. When using a person-centred approach, the number of sessions can vary as it depends on your needs.
Psychodynamic therapy can help you to relieve your symptoms and make lasting changes to your life through self-discovery, to live more freely on your terms.
In a safe, non-judgmental environment, you will explore your feelings and emotions, including those that trouble you. You may be encouraged to say whatever comes to mind so that you can access thoughts that might otherwise remain outside of your awareness. Psychodynamic therapy can help you to develop new internal resources to deal with these difficulties and find more flexible ways of coping. You can gain new insights into your perception and more freedom to make choices that better serve you.
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