I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapists. Prior to training to become a counsellor I spent 10 years in education pastorally supporting students and 12 years in the RAF in many varied roles. 

Being a veteran myself, I understand the challenges that can be faced both whilst serving and integrating into "civvie street". It can be a really challenging time. I don't promise to have all the answers but I do believe that you can navigate your way through and I can offer a safe space for you to work through whatever is going on for you. 

I have a great deal of experience both professionally and personally supporting those from the LGBTQ+ community.  These experiences have enhanced my ability to empathise with clients and meet them wherever they are on their journey.

I learnt a lot around working with bereavement and loss from my time offering long time support in a hospice supporting patients, carers and those bereaved. I am qualified through Blue Cross as a Pet bereavement advisor; the impact of the loss of a beloved pet is sadly underestimated by society at times. From November 2019 I worked for the NHS as a Staff Counsellor for 2.5 years, counselling staff and delivering stress management and resilience workshops.

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I do not believe that there should be a one size fits all approach. You are unique and with me so will your counselling experience be.