My Experience as a Qualified Counsellor

I am a qualified person-centred counsellor with a Level Seven Postgraduate Diploma from the University of Cumbria.

I have significant experience working across a variety of settings. I have worked for a charity supporting individuals affected by emotional, physical, domestic, and sexual abuse and developed a deep understanding of trauma-informed care and the importance of a sensitive, empathetic approach when working with clients who have faced significant adversity.

I have supported many individuals through their healing journey, paying close attention to their unique needs and the complex, often intertwined nature of trauma and its long-term impact on mental health.

I have also worked for a charity offering counselling services to individuals affected by cancer, as well as their carers and loved ones.

This experience gave me invaluable insight into the emotional and psychological challenges faced by individuals and those surrounding them when coping with serious illness. I have helped clients navigate feelings of grief, anxiety, fear, and loss while providing a compassionate and non-judgmental space for them to express and explore their emotions.

I have experience working in a high school, providing counselling services to students aged 18+ as well as staff members. This role involved addressing a wide range of issues, from academic pressures and career decisions to mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.

Building meaningful connections

Through my counselling journey and broader life experiences, I have honed the ability to build meaningful connections with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Embracing equality and diversity is a cornerstone of my approach. I have experience working with neurodiversity, attachment issues, addiction, learning disabilities, and people from various cultural backgrounds.

I am also aware that people come to counselling for a multitude of reasons that are often complex and intertwined and there is absolutely no expectation that a particular presenting issue is needed in order to access counselling