Your Path to Healing
Individual Counselling (18+)
Individual counselling is offered to adults aged 18 and over and provides a confidential, supportive space to explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences at a pace that feels appropriate. Sessions are collaborative and shaped around individual needs, drawing on an integrative, pluralistic approach.
Contracting is an essential and ongoing part of the therapeutic process. Clear agreements are established at the outset of counselling and reviewed as needed to support shared understanding around boundaries, confidentiality, roles, and expectations. This underpins safe, ethical, and effective practice.
Counselling is delivered in line with professional ethical standards as outlined by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, with informed consent, respect, and emotional safety central to the work.
Children & Young People Counselling (Ages 10–18)
Counselling for children and young people aged 10–18 is delivered with careful attention to safeguarding, consent, and ethical responsibility. Practice is informed by professional experience working within schools and organisational settings, where clear communication, collaboration, and professional boundaries are essential.
Training & Approach
I hold a PDA (Professional Development Award) in Counselling Children and Young People (ages 10–18) at SCQF Level 11. This qualification supports ethical, safe, and effective practice with children and young people, using developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and collaborative approaches in line with professional standards.
My work centres on trust, emotional safety, and creating a space where children and young people feel heard, respected, and supported.
Access & Age Guidance
Children and young people aged 16–18 may access counselling independently.
Children and young people aged 10–15 can access counselling with the knowledge, involvement, and agreement of a parent or guardian.
Each situation is considered individually, with clear communication to ensure all parties understand the counselling process and their respective roles.
Contracting, Consent & Safeguarding
Contracting is a fundamental and ongoing part of counselling with children and young people. Clear agreements are established with the child or young person and those with parental responsibility, and are reviewed as required. These agreements cover boundaries, confidentiality, information sharing, and professional responsibilities.
Safeguarding and wellbeing are prioritised at all times. Practice is delivered in line with ethical standards as outlined by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and reflects the expectations of work within schools and organisational contexts.
Pet Bereavement
Understanding Pet Loss
The loss of a pet can be as deeply painful as losing a family member. Pets are often constant companions, sources of comfort, routine, and unconditional love. When they die, the grief can feel overwhelming and is often misunderstood or minimised by others.
Pet bereavement counselling offers a safe, compassionate space to acknowledge your loss and honour the bond you shared, without judgement or comparison.
Who this support is for:
This service is for anyone grieving the loss of a pet, whether that loss was recent or happened some time ago. You may be struggling with feelings such as sadness, guilt, anger, loneliness, or a sense of emptiness in daily life.
Counselling can be helpful if:
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You feel your grief is not recognised or understood
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You’re finding it hard to adjust to life without your pet
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The loss has triggered past grief, trauma, or emotional distress
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You’re carrying guilt or unanswered questions around the loss
There is no “right” way to grieve, and no timeline you are expected to follow.
How counselling can help
Using an integrative, pluralistic approach, sessions are shaped around you and your experience. Together, we can gently explore your feelings, make space for your grief, and support you in finding ways to carry your loss while continuing to move forward in a way that feels right for you.
Support may include:
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Processing grief and emotional pain
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Exploring the meaning of your relationship with your pet
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Working through feelings of guilt or unresolved emotions
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Finding ways to remember and honour your pet