Welcome

A warm welcome to my website!  I'm a counsellor and psychotherapist working in York offering friendly and confidential help.  

Whether you want to learn about yourself, overcome trauma, improve your relationships, grow in confidence or find greater meaning in your life, I offer a warm, supportive, professional relationship within which you can explore the concerns that are important to you. 

Who I work with

I offer counselling to individuals aged 18 and over.  I have worked with:

§ People who are struggling with depression or low mood 

§ People who are struggling with stress or anxiety

§ People who are having difficulties in relationships

§ People who have experienced trauma - whether a one-off traumatic event or an ongoing traumatic situation

§ People who have experienced loss or abandonment

§ Men and women who have experienced sexual abuse as children

§ Men and women who have experienced sexual assault as adults

§ Health and social care workers

§ Unpaid carers

§ Police officers and staff

§ People struggling to find meaning in their lives

§ Partners of adults on the autism spectrum 

§ Adults exploring whether to seek a diagnosis of autism, or coming to terms with a diagnosis

§ People taking, or thinking about taking, medication to help with anxiety or depression (NB I'm not qualified to advise on the medical aspects of this decision but can help you explore the respective roles of medication and counselling at your particular stage of your journey, and signpost you to medical advice at the appropriate time)

Do get in touch if you'd like to book an appointment with me, or find out more about me and my counselling practice here.