I am a Person-Centred Counsellor and am therefore client-led ​.  I provide the time and space for you to off-load, discuss and explore your thoughts, feelings or situations. 
I believe that we can work out problems and anxieties, no matter how ‘stuck’ we can feel, just through the simple act of being listened to without judgement.  Counselling is a relationship where we can work together to acknowledge the issues that you wish to understand and resolve.
I have many years’ experience working in Youth Service, Homeless and Resettlement Programmes and working overseas with Non-Governmental Organisations, prior to working as a Counsellor. I have experienced the life changes and relationship challenges that illness, disability and caring can bring.  I have also worked professionally for many years with those affected by addictions, low self-esteem and destructive behaviour.  ​

Children and Young People:
I have worked for many years within the Youth Service, within care homes and with excluded children, as well as with street children overseas.  I bring this experience into the counselling room.  My work with children to date has therefore been quite diverse.  Many children I see are struggling with confidence, friendships and with the outside world.
Seeing a counsellor can be a daunting experience for a child.  I am therefore ‘open’ to children wanting to take this at their own pace, such as arranging for them to come and see me and the room before booking a first appointment.  I allow children to explore and discuss the issues that they face in a welcoming space which has many resources including craft materials, textiles and toys.
There is a pleasant waiting area downstairs for parents/carers.  Or parents can step outside and relax in the pleasant surroundings of Cathedral Close or catch a coffee in one of the nearby coffee shops.
I am registered with Norfolk SAFER which is a programme led by the Norfolk Safeguarding Children Board (NSCB).  Norfolk SAFER ensures that those working with children carry out their safeguarding responsibilities as required by the law.

Students 18+ yrs. (discount for full time students):
The transition from pupil to student can mean that you are experiencing difficulty with working to deadlines and with motivation.  You may struggle to find the confidence to integrate into student life fully and to make the most of the resources around you.  Coping with shared accommodation and living away from home can add to this.  My experience is that you can be learning about forming new relationships whilst reflecting on past relationships within your family, as living away from home gives you the space and new experiences that can challenge previous beliefs.
I offer a space in which you can explore your thoughts, feelings and aspirations around these, and other presenting challenges, within a quiet central location in Norwich.