My Clinical Supervisor senses Clients are propelled along on a wave of warmth- Clients find me easy to talk with - My counselling approach means that I can use a proven tool-box of techniques drawing from relevant theoretical approaches e.g. Humanistic / Rogerian, Working with a Wounded Inner Child, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychoanalytic, Transactional Analysis (life positions), Neurolinguistic Programming , tailored to your personal needs and with what you are comfortable using.
About me and my practice
"You will face many defeats in life but NEVER let yourself be defeated!" Maya Angelou, 'And Still I Rise'
I called my practice Pagoda Counselling as it struck me that the pagoda structure is said to be one of the safest structures with its strong central core the floors can wobble when experiencing a storm, earthquake but the pagoda survives...
Your central core is your self-belief, self-confidence and esteem and this counsellor is driven to help you nurture your inner core so you are ready to fly and travel towards reaching your potential...
Whether troubled by depression or anxiety or striving to become a Survivor of Domestic Violence be it physical, emotional, coercive control or trying to overcome trauma such as involvement in a traffic collision, work stress, exam stress, dealing with bullying, bereavement, discovering how to thrive with neurodiversity, finding your own identity -
Demonstrating I can 'walk the walk' Clients with a spectrum of issues have progressed to positive outcomes...
Experience
In addition to Counselling training I have a relatively wide life experience which helps me relate to my Clients.
My journey has had stops at academic pressures, work stresses having had senior managerial level roles, domestic abuse, coping with family illness and caring, being diagnosed with a life-limiting heart condition and being declared disabled... But still I rise!!
I can relate to Client problems, maybe helping to help them feel relaxed, unjudged and valued - their Counsellor 'gets me' but it is clear that you are you and you seek, need assistance to reach your own answers to what will help you overcome what troubles you.
My training means I walk the walk in using proven techniques to help you move forward.
The fact that I am medically disabled which blew my life apart but I am a living example of resilience, an example of look I am still trying to move forward and gain value from helping to nurture others and am constantly impressed by the efforts and achievements I witness!
Maybe I may be the right person to help you resolve what troubles you too?
Qualifications
Advanced Diploma in Counselling Skills & Theory (Distinction)
BSocSci(hons) Criminology & Social Policy
PTLLS Prepare to Teach in Life Long Learning
Experience of senior managerial business/private and pastoral roles.
Membership of BACP 00997982 and ISPC (International Society of Psychotherapy & Counselling) AM4110
Additional Information
I am an 'Other' being non north-western European, disabled but I recall someone saying to me in the Caribbean that I had 'fire in my eyes'... it is an honour to see Clients emotionally grow as they overcome the issues which troubled them when they started their therapy!
Based in Lincolnshire and Bath & North East Somerset, Wiltshire
Professional Membership
MBACP reg Member 411338, International Society of Psychotherapy & Counselling AM004110
Professional Register
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Verified by Counsellingo on Friday, 7 February 2025
Initial Consultation
So that you can discover if you feel I am the appropriate Counsellor / Therapist for you and overcoming what troubles you right now, a free 20 minute telephone conversation is available.
Fees
Fees:
Initial 20 min talk to see if you feel I can help with what troubles you is free.
Anticipate minimum of 4 to 6 Therapeutic Sessions of 50 mins - 1 Hour to work on, overcome what troubles you; fee £40 per session, payable in advance.
When I Work
Weekdays 9 to 5, 6 to 9
Weekends by agreement, please ask
Therapeutic Approach
Integrative Humanistic Person Centred
Video Platforms
TEAMS, Telephone
Pronouns
She / Her / They / Them
Area
Lincolnshire
