I am an integrated person-centred, psychodynamic counsellor offering private counselling both online and face to face. I am based in Northern Ireland and my private practice is in County Down. I work with adult clients on either a long- or short-term basis. I work mostly with adult survivors of childhood trauma, often described as adverse childhood experiences. My area of interest is existentialism: what gives our lives purpose and meaning in the face of inevitable change and loss. I am also hearing-impairment aware. Hearing loss can come with feelings of shame and isolation – and can significantly impact our ability to connect and feel heard.
I believe my key task is to listen carefully to what is on your mind and to be curious about its meaning. One of my favourite descriptions of what a counsellor does is they offer a facilitated conversation with yourself.