Counselling Services in Nottingham
I provide individual counselling and psychotherapy for adults aged 18 and over from my private counselling room in Carlton, Nottingham, as well as online and remotely.
Every person comes to counselling with different experiences, circumstances and needs. I therefore work in an individual and flexible way rather than expecting one approach to suit everyone.
Areas I work with
I work with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, with particular experience in the following areas.
Trauma, PTSD & CPTSD
I work with adults who have experienced trauma, including experiences such as childhood trauma, emotional, physical or sexual abuse, domestic abuse, controlling relationships, military experiences and witnessing traumatic events.
Trauma can affect people in many different ways. Difficulties may include flashbacks, anxiety, depression, dissociation, self-harm, difficulties within relationships, emotional regulation and problems feeling safe or trusting others.
I have experience working with people affected by PTSD, complex PTSD (CPTSD), dissociative identity disorder (DID) and emotionally unstable personality disorder (EUPD).
You can also read my article about PTSD and my article about self-harm.
Anxiety
Anxiety can affect everyday life, relationships, work, sleep, confidence and our ability to cope with situations that might otherwise feel manageable.
I work with people experiencing different forms of anxiety, including generalised anxiety, panic, stress and anxiety connected with difficult life experiences.
Our work may include understanding triggers, exploring where anxiety may come from, developing different coping strategies and looking at patterns that may be maintaining the anxiety.
Neurodiversity & ADHD
I have lived experience of receiving a later diagnosis of ADHD and understand some of the difficulties that can come with navigating a world that does not always accommodate different ways of thinking and processing information.
I work with neurodivergent adults and may use approaches including CBT and ACT where appropriate. We may explore issues such as masking, shame, anxiety, overwhelm, self-understanding, relationships and finding ways to have your needs recognised and met.
The aim is not to make someone fit into a particular way of being, but to better understand how their brain works and identify approaches that are more helpful for them as an individual.
Relationship Difficulties
I provide individual counselling for adults experiencing difficulties within relationships.
This may include exploring recurring relationship patterns, boundaries, communication, attachment, trust, conflict, difficult family relationships or the emotional impact of past and present relationships.
I do not provide couples therapy.
Other issues I work with
Alongside the areas above, I also work with adults experiencing difficulties including:
- Depression and low mood
- Stress and work-related difficulties
- Grief, bereavement and loss
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Family difficulties
- OCD
- Phobias
- Hoarding
- Difficult or overwhelming emotions
- Patterns of self-criticism
- Eating difficulties and concerns around food
Eating difficulties & bariatric surgery support
I have personal experience of eating difficulties and have supported people through different stages of the bariatric surgery process.
I work with adults experiencing difficulties around food and eating, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and orthorexia.
My approach may include principles associated with Health at Every Size (HAES) and Intuitive Eating. You can find further information about HAES at https://asdah.org/haes/.
I have a larger body myself and recognise that this may be relevant for some clients when deciding whether I am the right therapist for them.
How I work
How we work together is something we agree during our first sessions.
Some people come to counselling because of one particular difficulty and prefer shorter-term work. Others want to explore more complex or longstanding experiences over a longer period of time.
I work from a humanistic and relational perspective. This can involve exploring your life experiences, childhood patterns, relationships and the ways these may continue to affect you in the present.
I will always listen first. As our work develops, I may ask questions, gently challenge patterns or help you explore experiences from a different perspective.
I do not see myself as an expert on your life. We work collaboratively, with you deciding what feels important and what you want to explore.
A creative and individual approach
Therapy sessions with me are warm, open and empathic. Where it is helpful, I may use creativity, colour, music, literature, media or humour to explore experiences that can be difficult to put into words.
Each client brings something different to therapy and I do not believe that one way of working suits everyone. The way we work together will therefore be adapted to you.
What to expect
You can contact me for a free 15-minute telephone consultation before deciding whether you would like to book a counselling session.
This gives us an opportunity to talk briefly about what has brought you to counselling, what you are looking for and whether I may be the right person to work with you.
There is no pressure to book. If I do not feel I am the right therapist for your needs, I will be honest about that and, where possible, help you consider other options.
During our first counselling session we will discuss confidentiality, boundaries, how we may work together and what you would like from counselling.
You will not be expected to talk about anything before you feel ready. We work at a pace that feels manageable for you.
Who I work with
I work with individual adults aged 18 and over.
I am fully trained and DBS checked in safeguarding and can work alongside other professionals or agencies where appropriate.
I also provide counselling for insurance companies and Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs).
I do not currently provide:
- Couples counselling
- Sexual therapy
- Child or adolescent counselling
Counselling in Carlton, Nottingham
Face-to-face sessions take place at my private counselling room at 40 Marhill Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3AH.
The practice is approximately 15 minutes by car from Nottingham city centre and is accessible by local public transport.
I do not provide home visits.
I also offer online and remote counselling through Zoom, WhatsApp, FaceTime and telephone, with text and email support where appropriate.
Session fees
50-minute counselling session: £60
90-minute counselling session: £90
Working hours
Tuesday: 2.00pm – 7.30pm
Wednesday: 11.00am – 8.00pm
Thursday: 3.00pm – 8.00pm
Friday: 10.00am – 6.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am – 2.30pm
I am currently accepting new clients.
If you would like to discuss counselling or arrange an initial telephone consultation, please contact me.
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