I work with young people aged 11 and over, adolescents and adults.

I offer face to face sessions in my counselling room in Torquay, Devon or online sessions via teams. 

Counselling is your time — a space where you can talk about whatever feels important to you, at your own pace. Whether you are facing a specific difficulty or feeling unsure about why things feel hard, we can explore it together.

My approach is warm, non-judgemental and grounded in the core conditions described by Carl Rogers: empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard. Building a trusting therapeutic relationship is central to my work. I want you to feel heard, understood and accepted just as you are.

Alongside my person-centred foundation, I also draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). CBT helps us understand how our thoughts, feelings and behaviours are interconnected, and how patterns can develop that keep us feeling stuck. Together, we can gently explore these patterns and consider new ways forward.

I also use psychoeducation where helpful — offering clear explanations about experiences such as anxiety or anger, so that they feel less overwhelming and more understandable. Where appropriate, I can introduce practical coping strategies, such as breathing techniques and grounding exercises, to support you between sessions.

Above all, my aim is to create a safe and steady space where you feel supported in making sense of your experiences and moving towards positive change.