Yes, I hold a diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling from the Institute of Psychosynthesis. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their ethical framework, which includes being in regular supervision.  

I offer in-person counselling in Newport, Isle of Wight, from the centrally located therapy centre, 34 the Mall, Carisbrooke Road, PO30 1BW & also online.

Counselling can be helpful for:

• anxiety and overwhelm

• low mood and depression

• low self-esteem / feeling not good enough

• relationship difficulties and repeating patterns

• grief and bereavement

• trauma

• life transitions

• career changes

• questions around meaning and purpose

• feeling stuck or disconnected

• identity and existential questions

• struggling to get over a break up

In order to establish whether I am a good fit with a client (and vice versa), a first introductory session will take place lasting an hour. After this, the first few sessions will be spent getting to know each other, in order for you, the client, to feel safe and secure working with me. As we go deeper, I may bring in some techniques such as guided meditations and mindfulness-based practices, as well as inner child and parts work, but only if it is something the you feel comfortable with. I will always take my lead from you.

It’s difficult to say in advance how many counselling sessions someone will need, as we all come with unique needs, circumstances and personal stories. Some people experience significant progress through short-term, focused counselling, often over 8–10 sessions. Others benefit from having more time to explore deeper patterns and make more lasting changes. We can discuss what might be most appropriate for you as our work develops.

Yes. I offer a limited number of low cost counselling slots. Please get in touch for more information.

Yes, I regularly support clients through the process of coming to terms with the death of a loved one both in my private practice and as a volunteer bereavement support counsellor at the Mountbatten Hospice on the Isle of Wight.

Everything you share with me is treated as confidential. There are very limited circumstances in which confidentiality may need to be broken, for example if I believe there is a serious and imminent risk to your safety or the safety of someone else. Wherever possible, I would discuss this with you first and involve you in any decision to share information.

Psychosynthesis, the therapeutic modality of my training, is a holistic approach to therapy developed by Italian psychiatrist Roberto Assagioli. It looks at the whole person – body, mind, emotions, and spirit – and explores both your challenges and inner potential.

Rather than just focusing on problems, Psychosynthesis helps you reconnect with your deeper self and move toward greater meaning, balance, and personal growth.

Like regular counselling, I provide a safe, supportive, and confidential space where you can explore whatever’s troubling you – whether it's anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or simply feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

I also hold the possibility of whatever new potential or more authentic 'you' is trying to emerge. Over time, we gently discover the parts that have come into being in order to keep you safe in the world, but that ultimately cover over the untarnished gold that lies beneath.