About Me
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My Journey Into Counselling
My Journey into Counselling has always been rooted in a genuine interest in people, connection, and mental health. Being born and raised in Cheltenham, sport has always been a large part of my life. It helped me look after my mental health and has given me an appreciation of the connection between emotional wellbeing and performance, showcasing the importance of mental health.
Before becoming a counsellor I trained and worked as a barber for over 7 years. During this time I found the interaction with clients a rewarding part of my job, building meaningful connections and gaining an insight into people’s lives. Clients often shared personal stories and challenges with me, showcasing the importance for individuals to have a space where they could feel seen and heard without judgement. This gave me an appreciation into how life can feel overwhelming and impact individuals differently. Over time this developed into a deeper passion and a desire to help others, ultimately leading to my pursuit of counselling which started in 2021.
I have worked with Young Gloucestershire as a counsellor, supporting young adults from diverse backgrounds. This allowed me to bring counselling to individuals that otherwise may not have the support they need and reinforced my belief that counselling should be accessible, compassionate, and grounded in trust.
I now run my own private practice and have done since 2024, allowing me to manage the end-to-end journey to ensure quality service and client-focused counselling
My Qualifications
I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor and utilise both Person‑Centred and Psychodynamic approaches to counselling. This allows me to adapt the work to suit you at your pace, your needs, and based on your experiences. I am also an accredited member to both BACP and NCPS which are professional membership bodies for counselling.
For more information on how I work please see below.
Qualifications:
- CSK‑L2 Counselling Skills (Level 2)
- CST‑L3 Counselling Studies (Level 3)
- TC‑L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Level 4)
How I Work
I work in an integrative way, drawing mainly from Person‑Centred and Psychodynamic approaches.
Person‑Centred counselling focuses on creating a safe, accepting space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. It’s based on the belief that you have an inner capacity for growth, and that feeling truly heard and understood can help you move towards positive change.
Psychodynamic counselling looks a little deeper, helping you explore how past experiences, patterns, and relationships may be influencing how you feel and respond in the present. By combining these approaches, we can work both in the “here and now” and at a deeper level, supporting you to understand yourself more fully and make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface.
Working in this way means our sessions are shaped around you. They are done at your pace, based on your experiences, and what feels important for you to explore. You’ll have a space where you can talk openly, feel genuinely heard, and begin to understand yourself more deeply. Together, we’ll look at what’s happening for you in the present, while also exploring any past experiences or patterns that might be influencing how you feel today. My role is to support you in making sense of your emotions, relationships, and responses, helping you develop greater clarity, self‑awareness, and confidence in navigating your life.
You don’t need to come prepared. We figure things out together, one step at a time.
In our sessions, you can expect:
- A calm, non‑judgemental space
- A collaborative approach where you lead the pace
- Support in exploring your past, present, and future
- A space to bring the unconscious into awareness
- A focus on helping you understand yourself more deeply
If You’d Like to Work Together
You’re welcome to explore the rest of my website or get in touch with any questions via my contact page