As an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist in Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, and online, my role is to learn about your precise situation and create a therapeutic roadmap that is tailored to your specific requirements.
Sessions are available to both individuals and to groups in a corporate setting, and can be accessed via online, or over the phone. Please fill out the contact form to arrange an initial call at a time that is convenient for you.
I have taken a particular interest in personal development since 1993 starting in the USA, researching extensively on the subject whilst running my own recruitment business for decades, and understand that this area can be especially challenging for those working in their own fast-paced environment. Many people feel like they lack direction, unsure of how to progress and excel in their current role. We will work together to establish your goals and formulate a personalised plan of action going forward, with me supporting you and holding you accountable every step of the way.
Many people in the corporate world battle with an addiction of some kind, whether it’s smoking, drinking, overeating, gambling, or any other behaviour. Addiction remains a taboo subject – something we struggle to talk about – but my practice is a safe, confidential, non-judgemental place to explore the reasons behind your addiction. Rather than simply trying to get you to stop, we will compassionately look into why you became addicted in the first place, understanding its origin and triggers, and help you get to a place where you don’t need to resort to certain substances/behaviours in response to stress.
As I have seen on many occasions throughout my career, people tend to ignore their depression and push it further down – which only makes their situation worse. You might believe that your situation will never improve, and that you’ll always feel this way, but this is just not true. We will work together to replace your automatically negative thought patterns with a more realistic, compassionate worldview, thereby giving you more energy, motivation, and greater clarity in your daily life.
Anxiety is a particularly prevalent problem in the high-energy corporate world. You might feel constantly anxious about deadlines, or struggle with the social pressures of the office. Perhaps you are experiencing panic attacks. No matter what sort of anxiety you are going through, we will address its root causes and, over time, develop techniques that enable you to manage these feelings when they show up in the future.
My service involves helping people process trauma of all kinds. Problems like anxiety, addiction, or depression take root in early trauma that continues to influence how we think, feel, and behave in present day situations, and our work will therefore involve looking at the source of its trauma and understanding its role in your life. I am also equipped to help those going through more recent traumatic events, including PTSD and victims of sexual, verbal, physical, and domestic abuse.
If you have recently suffered a bereavement, you may be feeling a range of different emotions, such as anger, frustration, guilt, sadness, fatigue, or nothing at all. There is no correct way to grieve; everyone is different and experiences loss in their own way. Talking about it to loved ones and/or colleagues often feels too difficult, but I give you a safe, strictly confidential place to explore your emotions in any way you see fit.
I am qualified to provide targeted support to people encountering relationship issues of all kinds. This could involve communication problems with a partner or spouse, difficulties with people in your workplace, or issues within the family unit. We as humans need harmonious, meaningful connections with others, but often something can get in the way – causing you to run into the same problems. Our goal will be to break this loop by identifying the triggers that lie behind these issues and working together to learn how you can experience more fulfilled, transparent relationships going forward.
I have studied and practiced hypnotherapy for many years, often using this treatment when working with my clients – particularly those with trauma-related issues. By putting you in a relaxed state of hypnosis, we connect and engage with your subconscious mind, getting to the source of your issue, whether it’s addiction, depression, PTSD, or any kind of mental block. Each treatment is adapted to you, with each session focusing on accessing your own innate capacity for making the changes you want to make in life.
If you are facing any of the above issues, or some other mental health problem, I am here to provide personalised counselling and psychotherapy in Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, and online.
Please see my Individual page to find out more about how I work or contact me to arrange an appointment.
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