I am passionate about helping you to manage your mental well-being and believe there is a strong connection between the body and the mind. The effects of anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma can be physically felt as well as mentally and emotionally. I understand how overwhelming and debilitating it can be and offer a safe, non-judgmental space to help you work through these feelings so that you can start to live your life again.
About me and my practice
I am an integrative counsellor, which means I draw on a number of different psychotherapeutic approaches and tools. I believe everyone's experience of stress, anxiety and depression is different and rather than a one size fits all type of counselling, I provide a holistic approach and look at you as a whole to tailor therapy to your needs. My core approach is person-centred, believing you to be the expert on yourself; I will work with you to explore your experiences and emotions to find ways to help and better understand yourself. As well as talking therapy we might use breath work, mindfulness, meditation techniques and cognitive behavioural therapy to help you manage behaviours and negative thoughts.
Experience
I have experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, anger issues, bereavement, low self esteem, relationship problems, sexual abuse and trauma.
I am trauma informed and hold a mental health first aid certificate and have helped adults and teens in crisis through the mental health support service Shout.
I have a private practice, Cardiff Holistic Counselling & Psychotherapy, and volunteer as a counsellor with Ty Elis Counselling in Porthcawl. I also volunteer for Familyline, offering telephone advice and support on a range of issues.
I have over 20 year's experience teaching people in the NHS and in the community, with 10 year's spent supporting people one-to-one with personal development and wellbeing, and have delivered courses to groups of people on managing stress and mental wellbeing.
Qualifications
I have a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and a Certificate in Education (Post Compulsory Education and Training).
Additional Information
I offer face to face, online and telephone counselling therapy.
I offer a choice of locations for face to face counselling:
St. Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan
This location is just ten minutes drive from Culverhouse Cross and has free parking onsite,* with access to free refreshments on arrival. Please note the counselling room is positioned on the first floor and is not suitable for those who are unable to use the stairs.
Cardiff Centre Location
There is a choice of several multi-story car parks within ten minutes walk of the Cardiff location or paid parking at the front of the property. For those clients unable to use the stairs there is a downstairs counselling room, accessible toilet facilities, accessible entrance, and accessible parking facilities to the rear of the property.**
*Subject to availability.
**When booking a counselling session please let me know if this is required, as the parking and room are subject to availability.
Professional Membership
Accredited Registrant MNCPS (Acc.)
Professional Register
National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Verified by Counsellingo on Thursday, 4 April 2024
Initial Consultation
I offer a free 15 minute initial consultation by telephone to discuss your needs and explain how I can help you.
Fees
Therapy is offered at a basic rate of £45 for 50 minutes online or by telephone.
Face to face is available at £60 for 50 minutes
I offer a limited number of sessions at reduced rates for students and those on lower incomes receiving benefits (evidence is required):
Online & Telephone Counselling: £30 per 50 minutes
Face to Face: £45 per 50 minutes
When I Work
I work Monday to Thursday from the hours of 9am - 6pm.
Therapeutic Approach
Integrative
Video Platforms
Microsoft Teams
Pronouns
She/Her
Area
Cardiff
