Counselling Psychotherapy & Wellbeing
Godstone Surrey

Therapy can find the key to unlock a more fulfilling and balanced life. We can learn to switch off the autopilot and find solutions within ourselves. Having someone alongside us when we are ready to make personal changes is essential for support and growth.

We all need a space to explore our thoughts and feelings. We often wait until we are overwhelmed to seek this for ourselves. I believe therapy is an important element of self-care. Whether it's when we feel in a good place and want to keep it that way or when we know we feel out of balance mentally, emotionally or physically.

Life ebbs and flows, everything passes. What remains constant is our humanity. We all have an inbuilt need for connection and support to navigate life with all it brings.

I am offering Face to Face, Skype, Zoom, telephone or walk and talk therapy sessions.

Please contact me for up to date information on sessions and availability

What to expect from Therapy

If you are new to therapy, embarking on sessions can be daunting. We sit in a confidential space and create together a focus on what you would like to explore. There is no right or wrong and what needs to be spoken or expressed usually finds a way.

You may already have an idea of how many sessions you would like. We can arrange a set amount, or keep the therapy open ended. Either way, the length can be tailored and assessed regularly every few weeks. Generally longer term therapy will allow deeper exploration and a stronger and more healing therapeutic relationship to form.

I use Transactional Analysis, a humanistic approach to therapy, where my belief is that everyone is worthy of respect and has the capacity for change. My sessions are free of judgement and I welcome any topic. My aim is to empower you to find your answers and bring about the change you want.

What to expect

About me

I am a Certified Transactional Analyst Psychotherapist (Wealden Institute for Psychology & EATA). I also have a BSc(hons) in Biosciences (The University of Nottingham).

I am committed to continuous professional development and have in addition various training including, but not limited to: A Certificate in Couples Counselling (The Link Centre/Manchester Psychotherapy Foundation), A General Certificate in Online Therapy (ACTO), Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Working with Domestic Abuse (ESDAS), Motivational Interviewing (NCBC). Level 2 Certificate in Specific Learning Difficulties (TQUK).

I have run my Private Practice in a peaceful and comfortable garden room setting in Godstone, Surrey since 2019, with over 7 years of client experience (1,600+ hours).

As well as my Private Practice, I have previous client experience with St Catherine's Hospice, GP surgeries in East Surrey, with The Awareness Centre, London and experience working within mental health inpatient wards in Surrey and Sussex.

Find me on the Counselling Directory and Welldoing.

Examples of topics covered:

Life changes and stress

Relationship issues and resolution

Retirement

Bereavement and Loss

Depression & Low Mood

Overall Wellbeing and Self-Care

Self Esteem and Confidence

Life Changes

Overthinking & Busy Mind

Increasing Self-Awareness

Overwhelm & Exhaustion

Isolation

I am a qualified and insured and covered by membership with UKATA, UKCP and BACP. Working in adherence to their codes of Ethics, Supervision requirements and Continuous Professional Development.

I sometimes work alongside my therapy dog 'Ziggy' who is a fully assessed member of PetsAsTherapy charity. He is a gentle soul who has a fine attunement to people and their emotions. He is always happy to sit in on a therapy session to offer his support for those who request it (free of charge).

Sessions and Fees

I offer one to one 50 minute therapy sessions (over 18s) weekly at the same time and place and with the same therapist, or couples, family and group sessions for 1 hour and 20mins.

I offer our sessions in a comfortable and private garden room setting in Godstone or Oxted Surrey (online, telephone and walk&talk also available).

Please call or email to request a free initial call back over the phone (approx 15-20 mins).

Here we can discuss your needs and arrange a no-obligation initial taster session.

Initial 50 minute taster - £50

50 minute ongoing sessions - £70

1hr 20min couples/family sessions - £100

2hr couples intensive rescue session - £150

If you are covered by Bupa, AXA, Aviva, WPA, Cigna, Vitality Heath or Aetna Global or another Health Insurance company, you may be able to claim your session costs.

(please ask me for my provider number and also check details of cover with your provider beforehand).