Life can sometimes feel like a series of hurdles, and it’s not unusual to feel overwhelmed, but you don’t have to go through it alone.

Together, we can figure out the steps toward a brighter, more balanced future

At Dragonfly Counselling, we walk alongside you, offering a safe and supportive space where you can explore your feelings, understand yourself more deeply, and move toward the life you want.

Whether you’re struggling with work stress, facing relationship challenges, experiencing grief, or feeling overwhelmed by life’s everyday pressures, I’m here to listen, understand, and support you every step of the way.

At Dragonfly Counselling, based in York, you’ll find a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can freely explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges.

You are the expert of your own life, and my role as a person-centred counsellor is to support you in finding your own path forward. In therapy, it’s not about someone giving you solutions or telling you what to do—it’s about creating the space for you to be heard, reflect, and discover your own insights.

Together, we’ll work at your pace, focusing on what feels most important to you. This non-directive approach means that you have full control over the direction of our work, and we’ll move forward in a way that feels right for you.

Whatever you’re facing, I’m here to listen to your story, support you in exploring your needs, and help you discover the steps you want to take towards a brighter, more balanced future.

‘We can’t always choose the music life plays for us, but we can choose how we dance to it.’

What I’d like for you

My goal is for you to feel at peace with who you are and confident in making changes that align with your values and aspirations.

You are not alone—I’m here to support you on your journey.

Finding a therapist can be majorly overwhelming but I can’t recommend Steph enough! Over the past few months, she’s been an incredible support to me – flexible, approachable, and never the overly formal, uptight type. Steph really listens and adapts to what I need whilst still challenging me when I need a bit of a push. Her style makes it easy to open up, feel understood and most importantly allows space to heal. I’ve made so much progress over the last few months and really grateful for the positive impact she’s had on my life.

Anon, .

“Steph, I truly don’t have the words to express how grateful I am for everything you’ve done for me. You’ve been my guiding light through the bleakest part of my life, dragging me back from the edge when I felt like there was nowhere else to turn.

Your compassion, patience, and understanding have meant more to me than you’ll ever know. I’ll never forget how you stood by me and helped me navigate those dark moments. What you’ve had to listen to and the support you’ve shown, is nothing short of life-changing.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being there for me, even when I found it hard to be there for myself. There is so much still to do, but I am working on myself every day. I will forever be in your debt.”

Mr D, .

Empowering you to achieve your goals and live your best life

Here are some self-help resources that can help you prior to booking a one-to-one.