I can help with long term problems as well as more focused solution based work. I work with Anxiety, Depression, Anger Management, Early Trauma, Work Based Stress, Men's Issues, Support in Later Life and Retirement Preparation. Many people find that a confidential space to talk through difficult issues helps them make sense of the past and disentangle it from the present. I can also work with you to help change problematic behaviours, develop self-awareness & personal understanding.
About me and my practice
I am working in 'retirement' having trained in my spare time while working for many years in Community Education with young people.
I enjoy travel, photography, walking, history and I grow fruit on my allotment all of which help me to feel in touch with the important things in life. I also help with a local charity.
After I was made redundant I set up my own practice working at Rutland House Counselling & Psychotherapy in Leicester. During Covid I moved my work online which proved very successful and I now continue to work both online and face to face.
I am Psychodynamically trained but since working in private practice I now focus on relational work while maintaining the boundaries I was trained in. I use various approaches, either working with here and now issues or deeper issues with their roots in the past. I can discuss these options with you so that our work will be of the most value to you.
Experience
I have wide life experience having had a difficult childhood and a turbulent adolescence. I have had periods of single parenthood unemployment and work place stress. These experiences have helped me understand myself and to better understand others.
Following periods of unemployment I trained in Community Education at Manchester Polytechnic and worked with young people for many years in a both inner city and rural contexts, supporting them through adolescence.
I graduated from the Open University while working and have a Diploma in Management and I trained as a Connexions Personal Advisor.
I trained in Contemporary Psychodynamic Counselling at Leicester University while working full time, qualifying in 2007. I continued to work as a volunteer counsellor for many years alongside my main employment.
I have been in private practice since 2015 working face to face and online.
Qualifications
Certificate in Youth & Community Work - Manchester Polytechnic
Bachelor of Arts - Open University
Diploma in Management - Leicester University
Connexions Personal Advisor Diploma - De Montfort University
Certificate in Counselling - Leicester University
Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling - Leicester University
Professional Membership
Registered Member MBACP
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Wednesday, 3 April 2024
Initial Consultation
If you would like to explore working with me I am happy to offer a free 30 minute session during which we can discuss how we could work together and any ongoing arrangements.
Fees
My fee is £50 for a 50 minute session.
This may be reviewed but I will give a months notice of any change.
Sessions cancelled with less than 48 hours notice will be charged at £20.
Fees to cover breaks can be discussed but generally I ask £10 to cover costs.
When I Work
My working hours are Monday evenings, Wednesday evenings and Thursday afternoons and evenings.
This is dependent on my availability.
Therapeutic Approach
Psychodynamic/Relational
Video Platforms
Zoom, WhatsApp, Telephone
Area
Leicester
