About Me
“The past is prologue”
From William Shakespeare’s play The Tempest, Act II
In the context of the play, it suggests that everything that has happened before this moment sets the stage for what is to come. In other words, the past shapes and influences the present and future, but it doesn’t determine it entirely. It’s the beginning of the story, not the whole of it.
This stage reference, as you’re about to find out, is a big part of my life.
Something was missing in my life, I longed for a sense of fulfilment
After initially training as an actor, I took a step back to focus on raising my family, eventually spending many years working in the assurance sector as a life underwriter, followed by a transition into school administration as a PA to Headteachers. While these roles provided valuable experience, I always felt something was missing – a sense of fulfilment and the opportunity to fully meet my own needs for life satisfaction.
A major life event led me to seek counselling for the first time, and after completing my own therapy, I had a profound realization. I returned to college as a mature student, balancing full-time work, family, and studies. From the moment I entered the classroom, I knew I had found what had been missing – my true passion for helping others.
Today, I am committed to supporting individuals who are facing life challenges, anxiety, low self-esteem, and self-doubt. My goal is to help them explore the root causes of their difficulties and find their own way forward with renewed confidence and a positive outlook.
Having experience within the performing arts industry has also given me a unique insight into the insecurities and self-doubt that can affect creative individuals. I take great pleasure in helping clients not only identify and overcome these struggles but also discover a deeper understanding of their true selves, fostering personal freedom and emotional growth.
If you’re seeking a compassionate and insightful counsellor who understands the complexities of human emotions and the journey to self-acceptance, I’m here to help you take that next step forward.
I am a fully qualified and insured counsellor and a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Dragonfly Counselling
Dragonflies hold a real significance for me as they symbolise change, self-realisation, self-awareness and our innate ability to embrace our self-power and reach our full potential. This ties in beautifully with Carl Rogers theory that we all strive towards self-actualisation (Rogers, 1951), to be the best we can be and reach our full potential.
Rogers, C. R. (1951).Client-centered therapy; its current practice, implications, and theory.
Art as Therapy
This beautiful piece of art was designed by my good friend and fellow counsellor, Laura Hammond.
