Relationships

Relationships can have a significant impact on emotional wellbeing. Difficulties in relationships may involve romantic partners, family members, friendships, colleagues, or patterns that repeat across different areas of life. You may be experiencing conflict, communication difficulties, trust issues, loneliness, people-pleasing, or challenges around boundaries.

Sometimes relationship difficulties can leave you feeling hurt, anxious, misunderstood, or emotionally drained. You may notice recurring patterns that affect your ability to feel secure, connected, or valued in relationships.

In therapy you can explore your experiences and better understand your relational patterns, emotional responses, and needs. The therapeutic relationship itself is built on trust, empathy, and acceptance, which can create a safe foundation for deeper self-exploration.

Through our work together, you may begin to develop greater awareness of how you relate to yourself and others, improve communication, strengthen boundaries, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

About Me

My own experiences of loss and grief, and the transitions that come with different stages of life have given me a deep appreciation of how difficult it can be to navigate through change.

These experiences have shaped how I work. As a Person Centred counsellor I don’t see my role as fixing or diagnosing, but rather as providing the kind of relationship where you can talk openly, and feel genuinely heard and understood. I know from both personal and professional experience how transformative that can be.

Outside of the counselling room, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, and walks on the beach with my dog – I love living by the sea in all seasons. In my spare time I also volunteer as a counsellor at a local low cost counselling service.

About the Sessions

We’ll agree a time and place for sessions that suits you, usually on the same day and at the same time each week.

Location

I am based in Brighton & Hove and offer in-person counselling sessions locally, as well as online therapy across the UK.

Session Times

Monday 9am – 8pm
Tuesday 9am – 8pm
Wednesday 9am – 4pm
Thursday 9am – 1pm

Please contact me for availability.

Fees

Sessions last 50 minutes and are charged at £60.

I offer some sessions at a discounted rate for those who otherwise would not be able to access therapy – please ask for availability.

The Rooms

Get in Touch

Ready to talk? Reaching out is the first step, you don’t need to have everything figured out – you just need to start the conversation. If you’d like to explore what’s on your mind, call or email to arrange an initial, no cost consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are a few FAQs – if there’s anything more you’d like to know, or something isn’t covered here, please get in touch.

What issues do you work with?

I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and loss, and relationship problems. Some people come with a clear reason for seeking counselling, while others have a general sense of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not quite themselves. You don’t need to have everything worked out before starting.

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