One-to-one counselling sessions online
Counselling is a confidential space where you can talk about what's bothering you.
The sessions I offer are weekly, on Zoom, for one hour, and cost £60 per session.
Lots of people come to counselling for different reasons, which may include:
Even if you can't really pinpoint what's going on for you, you're just feeling a bit crappy, that's fine. There's no issue too small, you are still deserving of help.
The sessions I offer are weekly, on Zoom, for one hour, and cost £60 per session.
Lots of people come to counselling for different reasons, which may include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Work problems
- LGBT+ exploration or difficulties
- Eating problems
- Body image
- Bereavement
- Loss and grief
- Low self-esteem
- Relationship problems
- Past trauma
- Anger
Even if you can't really pinpoint what's going on for you, you're just feeling a bit crappy, that's fine. There's no issue too small, you are still deserving of help.
How I work
I work in an Integrative and Pluralistic way, which means I studied different therapeutic theories and practices to be able to work with people in a collaborative and adaptable way. When you're looking for a counsellor, it's best just to go with your gut because ultimately it's got to be someone you feel comfortable with. Counselling is about the relationship and trust between two people, so go with the "vibe" you get and know that you can always leave counselling whenever you want.
What you want to get out of counselling is personal to you, so I may work on completely different things in different ways with different people. It's about working with you to walk alongside you. It's all pretty different to the days of lying on a couch whilst a man with a beard and a clipboard peers over his glasses and analyses you!
I have specialities in eating distress and body image, which you'll have probably gathered if you've seen any of the other pages on this site! But I've also worked with many other presenting factors like anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, and other things from the list above and more. I offer a free 15-minute introductory chat on Zoom so we can see if we're a good fit for each other and if we can work together. It might be that I need to refer you on if I feel my skillset doesn't quite fit your needs, and of course you have no obligation to continue sessions with me if you don't feel it's a good match.
If you're unsure if I work with what you're looking for, or you'd just like to find out more in general, please feel free to get in touch.
What you want to get out of counselling is personal to you, so I may work on completely different things in different ways with different people. It's about working with you to walk alongside you. It's all pretty different to the days of lying on a couch whilst a man with a beard and a clipboard peers over his glasses and analyses you!
I have specialities in eating distress and body image, which you'll have probably gathered if you've seen any of the other pages on this site! But I've also worked with many other presenting factors like anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, and other things from the list above and more. I offer a free 15-minute introductory chat on Zoom so we can see if we're a good fit for each other and if we can work together. It might be that I need to refer you on if I feel my skillset doesn't quite fit your needs, and of course you have no obligation to continue sessions with me if you don't feel it's a good match.
If you're unsure if I work with what you're looking for, or you'd just like to find out more in general, please feel free to get in touch.
How I can help
I can help you:
In terms of eating disorders and disordered eating, I have experience of working with:
Please note, if you are having sudden fluctuations of weight, are underweight or experiencing other health concerns, please visit your GP. If you meet requirements for NHS eating disorder services this may be a more suitable option for you. I am not able to work with anyone in current therapy elsewhere as this may be a conflict of interest.
- By providing a safe and trusting place to get things off your chest
- To explore any particular issues you have, or your feelings in general
- Explore and understand yourself and your history
- Make sense of the past
- Manage difficult emotions
- Build confidence and self-esteem
- Build a toolbox to help you manage better in the future
In terms of eating disorders and disordered eating, I have experience of working with:
- Anorexia
- Bulimia
- Binge eating
- Emotional eating
- Chronic dieting/yo-yo dieting
- Body image problems and body dysmorphia
- ARFID - Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
- OSFED - Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder
- Bariatric patients (weight loss surgeries)
- Weight loss drugs/injections
- Weight stigma and size/appearance-based discrimination
- Beauty standards pressure
- Many kinds of food restriction
- Calorie counting and other kinds of tracking/counting
- Sensory food difficulties
- Fear of foods
- A whole range of anxieties, obsessive thoughts and worries about eating and body image
Please note, if you are having sudden fluctuations of weight, are underweight or experiencing other health concerns, please visit your GP. If you meet requirements for NHS eating disorder services this may be a more suitable option for you. I am not able to work with anyone in current therapy elsewhere as this may be a conflict of interest.
My approach
The world can be a pretty difficult place to live in, it's hard work and expensive and many people suffer with anxieties of the modern world every day. Many people struggle facing discrimination, inequalities and exclusion on a daily basis. I work from a trauma-informed perspective, meaning I have engaged in training and reading on trauma and how this impacts people, particularly those struggling with eating disorders.
I am dedicated to working on offering an anti-oppressive practice. I say "working on" as I feel this is continued learning and takes continual self-reflection and awareness building. I am neuro-affirmative (with knowledge particularly around autism and ADHD and the connections to eating disorders), culturally sensitive and LGBT+ friendly. I am weight-neutral, working on the basis that people of any size can struggle with any kind of disordered eating, and I recognise the harms of weight stigma and anti-fat bias (there is more about this in my blogs). My practice comes from a place of social justice, aiming to make the world a more equal and inclusive place for all. I aim for my practice to consider the needs of all different people, but I'm still learning too. If there's anything you need to make your access easier, please let me know.
I am dedicated to working on offering an anti-oppressive practice. I say "working on" as I feel this is continued learning and takes continual self-reflection and awareness building. I am neuro-affirmative (with knowledge particularly around autism and ADHD and the connections to eating disorders), culturally sensitive and LGBT+ friendly. I am weight-neutral, working on the basis that people of any size can struggle with any kind of disordered eating, and I recognise the harms of weight stigma and anti-fat bias (there is more about this in my blogs). My practice comes from a place of social justice, aiming to make the world a more equal and inclusive place for all. I aim for my practice to consider the needs of all different people, but I'm still learning too. If there's anything you need to make your access easier, please let me know.
The logistics
- I offer a free 15-minute introductory call online
- Sessions are once a week (sometimes fortnightly, please enquire if needed)
- On Zoom - I set up a recurring meeting for us
- Sessions are one hour
- Payment is £60 to be paid at least 24 hours before each session
- I send a contract before starting sessions and a short form for your emergency details
- Sessions are open-ended - once you have a time-slot it is yours to keep for as long as you need
You can find out more about how online counselling works and helpful tips for online sessions here.
If you'd like to book in for an intro chat, or have any questions or queries, please get in touch.
