Counselling in Portsmouth PO3 for adults navigating anxiety, loss and life changes
Experienced counsellor in Portsmouth and online
You may appear to be coping on the outside, while something beneath the surface feels unsettled.
Anxiety, bereavement, relationship strain or midlife questions can bring a quiet sense that things cannot continue in the same way.
I offer a steady, confidential space where we take our time to understand what has shaped you and how it continues to influence your choices and relationships today.
My Approach
I work in a thoughtful and relational way. You are listened to carefully and respectfully. We move at a pace that feels manageable, while still being honest about what needs attention.
Sometimes we focus on what is happening now. At other times, we look at earlier experiences and long-standing patterns that continue to shape how you see yourself and relate to others.
If emotions feel intense or overwhelming, we slow things down. The aim is to build understanding and steadiness, so that any changes feel grounded rather than short-lived.
I will support you and gently challenge when it feels important, especially if you notice yourself repeating familiar patterns.
About Me
I am a qualified counsellor with an Advanced Diploma Level 5 in Counselling.
Alongside private practice, I have volunteered supporting adults affected by abuse and parents experiencing neonatal loss. These experiences have shaped a steady, thoughtful and grounded approach to my work.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and work within their ethical framework.
Over time, my practice has naturally developed towards adults reflecting on life transitions, relationship patterns, and questions about direction or identity.
Areas I Work With
People often come to see me when something feels unsettled or difficult to name. Below are some f the areas we may explore together.
Anxiety
Persistent worry, racing thoughts or a constant sense of being on edge. Often, anxiety connects to deeper patterns or pressures that have built over time.
Life Transitions
Periods of change, such as midlife reflections, career shifts, relationship endings, or questioning direction. Times when something feels unsettled, and decisions feel heavier than before.
Low Self-Esteem
Harsh self-criticism, people pleasing, fear of rejection or feeling not good enough. We explore how these beliefs developed and how they continue to shape relationships and choices.
Relationships
Patterns of conflict, emotional distance or repeated attachment struggles. Together, we look at how these patterns formed and whether they still serve you.
Attachment Patterns
Repeated relationship dynamics, difficulty with closeness or distance, or patterns that seem to follow you from one stage of life to another.
Grief and Loss
Grief is not only about losing someone you were close to. It can follow complicated relationships, estrangement, unresolved feelings or changes that were never fully understood. We make space for complexity, not just the loss itself.
My location
My counselling practice is based in Portsmouth PO3, in a quiet and professional setting with easy parking.
The room is private and calm, offering a confidential space for therapy.
The practice is within easy reach of Southsea and the surrounding areas of Portsmouth, with straightforward access by car.
If you would like further details about the location before booking, please feel free to get in touch.
Fees & availability
Sessions last 50 minutes and are £70.
I offer face-to-face appointments in Portsmouth PO3 as well as online sessions across the UK.
Sessions are usually weekly and held at the same time each week, where possible. I ask for 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel or rearrange.
If you would like to check availability or arrange an initial conversation, you are welcome to get in touch.
Get in touch
Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or to would like to arrange an initial assessment appointment. We can talk through what has brought you to counselling and whether working together feels right.
You can also call me on +44 07516036669 if you would prefer to speak first or leave a message.
I usually respond within 24 hours. All contact is confidential and uses secure phone and email services.