Welcome
Calm, confidential counselling in Portsmouth and online for adults navigating anxiety, loss, relationship difficulties and emotional overwhelm.
You may look as though you are coping, yet feel anxious, reactive, flat or easily hurt underneath. Perhaps you have experienced loss or difficult past experiences that still shape how you respond today.
Therapy offers a steady space to slow things down and understand what is happening beneath the surface. My work is emotionally grounded and trauma aware, supporting you to regulate feelings, process grief and build a stronger sense of self.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, low self worth, attachment difficulties and bereavement. I also support neurodivergent clients, including ADHD and autism, adapting sessions to suit how you think and process rather than expecting you to fit a fixed model.
My Approach
I work in a person centred way. You are listened to carefully and respectfully, without judgement or analysis.
We move at a pace that feels manageable. Sometimes we focus on present day stress. Sometimes we explore earlier experiences that continue to influence how you feel about yourself and others.
Where emotions feel intense or overwhelming, we work on building steadiness and regulation so that change feels stable rather than short lived.
About Me
I am a qualified counsellor with an Advanced Diploma Level 5 in Person Centred Counselling.
Alongside private practice, I have volunteered supporting adults affected by abuse and parents experiencing neonatal loss. These experiences have shaped a steady, compassionate and thoughtful approach to my work.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and work within their ethical framework.
"People think they know you. They think they know how you're handling a situation. But the truth is no one knows. No one knows what happens after you leave them, when you're lying in bed or sitting over your breakfast alone and all you want to do is cry or scream. They don't know what's going on inside your head - the mind-numbing cocktail of anger and sadness and guilt. This isn't their fault. They just don't know. And so they pretend and they say you're doing great when you're really not. And this makes everyone feel better. Everybody but you."
— William H. Woodwell Jr.
How I Can Help
As a counsellor I offer support with a range of issues to meet your unique needs. Below are some of the areas I can help with:
Anxiety
Racing thoughts, constant worry, overthinking or feeling on edge.
Depression
Low mood, lack of motivation, emotional numbness or feeling disconnected.
Low Self-Esteem
Harsh self criticism, people pleasing, fear of rejection or feeling not good enough.
Relationships
Patterns of conflict, emotional distance or repeated attachment struggles.
Neurodiversity
Support for adults with ADHD, autism or those exploring whether they may be neurodivergent.
Bereavement and Loss
Including baby loss and complex grief, whether recent or long ago.
My location
My counselling practice is based in Portsmouth PO3, in a quiet and professional building with easy parking.
The room is private, calm and thoughtfully arranged to provide a safe and containing space for therapy.
The practice is within easy reach of Southsea and surrounding areas of Portsmouth, with straightforward access by car.
If you would like further details about the location or directions before booking, please feel free to ask.
Fees & availability
Sessions last 50 minutes and are £70.
I offer face to face appointments in Portsmouth and online sessions across the UK.
Appointments are usually weekly. I ask for 48 hours notice if you need to cancel or rearrange.
"Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light."
— Brené Brown
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also call me on +44 07516036669 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.