I believe that individuals have the capacity to create amazing, inspiring changes in their lives, and I take a collaborative approach, working with you as an individual, to ensure the best possible outcome. I will do my best to listen to your thoughts and feelings, in order to understand the full story before exploring patterns and examining the issues at hand together.

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I specialise in working with adult survivors of childhood trauma - maybe something happened in your childhood, or you experienced a parent who was emotionally absent or neglectful in some way, and you notice that shaped the way that you see yourself and the world, and has an impact on you in your adult life and relationships. Therapy can give you the time and space to explore this safely and begin to understand the impact that this has on your world.

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I work with each client individually, to help you to find the best way for you. I have experience around counselling for depression and anxiety, bereavement, relationships and self-confidence and extended training and experience around parenting issues (particularly teenagers), drugs, alcohol and cross-cultural issues.

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Is counselling for you?

Are you experiencing a low mood, depression, panic or anxiety? Do you feel lost, with no one to talk to, no one who seems to understand? Maybe you feel a sense of shame or guilt, or low self esteem? Are you struggling with your confidence, friendships or relationships? ​If you are feeling scared, confused or alone, if you're struggling to keep a sense of normality or having difficulty managing your emotions, talking to someone might help.​

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Counselling will give you the space to examine your thoughts and work out what's best for you. 

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I believe that people are capable of awe-inspiring changes and it's a privilege to work alongside clients and see them change, grow and develop in so many ways. My core training is person-centred, but I've done lots of additional training around working with families, grief, trauma, attachment and parenting. I also work with employee assistance programmes around work-related stress, offering solution-focused brief therapy.

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Training, qualifications & experience

• CPCAB L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, ELECT (2017-2019)

• Brief Solution Focused Therapy, WDP (2019)

• Psychodynamic Bridging Course, BCTS (2020)

• Apostasy Awareness and Safeguarding (2020)

• BACP Working with Groups (October 2020)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Healthcare Professionals, City Lit (2021)

• Working with Complex Grief, BACP (2021)

• Adult Attachment and Relationships, INSPIRE (2021)

• Introduction to Gestalt Theory and Practice, The Gestalt Centre (2021)

• Healing Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Mind Body Breakthrough, December (2021)

• Working with Autism (April 2022)

• Certificate in Internal Family Systems, Ferney Therapy (2023)

• Advanced Certificate in Understanding and Applying Parts Theories, Temenos (2023/24)

• Deb Dana’s Polyvagal Theory in Action: Creating Safety and Connection with Trauma Clients, PESI Live Event (June 2024)

Additional Experience working with Addiction and recovery at WDP, and refugees and asylum-seekers at Barnet Refugee Service.

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Getting started: Feel free to call me for a free and confidential chat, and we can talk about how I might be able to help. Sessions are 50-minutes long and the cost is £70.

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I offer daytime and evening appointments.  

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www.chigwelltherapycentre.com

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To find out more, or to book an appointment, click here to send a whatsapp, call 07379 278139, or fill in the contact form below, and we'll get back to you.