Integrative Counselling Shildon and Online
My Counselling in Shildon and Online
Initial Consultation
I offer a free 30-minute consultation via telephone or video call. This is our opportunity to get to know each other a bit and see if we're a good fit. You can share what brings you to counselling, ask any questions you might have, and get a feel for how I work. It's important that you feel comfortable with your therapist, so this initial chat helps us both decide if we'd like to work together moving forward.
Integrative Counselling
As an integrative counsellor, I blend different therapeutic approaches to best suit your individual needs. Think of it as having a toolbox full of various techniques and strategies. Together, we'll find the ones that work best for you. This flexible approach means we can adapt our sessions as we go, ensuring you get the most effective support for your unique situation and goals.
How I Work
I offer both online and telephone counselling to provide flexible, accessible support that fits your needs and preferences.
Online counselling
Online counselling brings therapy to the comfort of your own space, using secure video platforms to create a private, face-to-face experience without the need for travel. Many clients find this familiar environment conducive to opening up.
Telephone counselling
Telephone counselling, on the other hand, offers a level of anonymity that some find comforting, particularly those dealing with social anxiety or who prefer not to be seen. Both options provide convenience and flexibility, making it easier to fit therapy into your busy schedule. Some clients find that the slight distance of telephone or online sessions actually facilitates more honest, emotionally open conversations.
My Approach
My approach is person-centred, which means you're at the heart of our work together. I believe you're the expert on your own life, and my role is to guide and support you in finding your own solutions. This individualised therapy is tailored to your specific needs, experiences, and goals. We'll work at your pace, focusing on what's most important to you.
Issues I can help with
I can help with a broad range of issues and challenges you may be faced with. However, I have particular experience of supporting people with:
Trauma:
Trauma can result from a wide range of experiences and can have a profound impact on your life. I provide a safe space to process these experiences, helping you understand their impact and develop coping strategies to move forward.
PTSD:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can be overwhelming, affecting various aspects of your life. We'll work together to manage symptoms, process traumatic memories, and develop techniques to help you feel safe and in control.
Anxiety:
Anxiety can manifest in many ways, from constant worry to panic attacks. I'll help you understand your anxiety, identify triggers, and develop practical strategies to manage symptoms and reduce their impact on your daily life.
Wherever you are in the UK, I'm here to support you through online or telephone counselling. Together, we'll work towards helping you lead a more fulfilling, balanced life.
Therapy That Fits Your Brain, Not The Other Way Around.
If you are living with ADHD, autism, or suspecting you might be neurodivergent, navigating a world built for neurotypical brains can feel exhausting.
You might be dealing with executive dysfunction, sensory overload, or the constant pressure of masking just to get through the day. Here, you don't have to leave any part of yourself at the door. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and neuro-affirming space where your natural way of thinking and experiencing the world is respected, not treated as a problem to solve.
Neuro-Affirming
Support
Strategies built for real life, on your terms.
We won't just talk about the struggles; we will actively build your toolkit. Together, we will develop personalized techniques to handle daily hurdles, whether that means managing executive dysfunction, navigating burnout, or setting boundaries that protect your peace. Because therapy should be accessible and flexible, our sessions are entirely tailored to your comfort.
There is no pressure for eye contact, you are welcome to fidget or move around, and we can take processing breaks whenever you need them.
Lived Experience Meets
Professional Expertise.
I get it, because I live it too.
As a counsellor who also has ADHD, l understand firsthand the invisible hurdles of a neurodivergent life. I combine my professional therapeutic training with real, lived insight. This means our sessions skip the generic, textbook advice that rarely works for our brains. Instead, we work side-by-side to unpick self-blame, build self-compassion, and co-create practical, realistic strategies that actually respect your energy levels and focus.