Working as an affirmative therapist within the LBGTQ+ community gives the client a safe space to explore their thoughts and feelings around their self-identity.
Within my years of experience in working in the domestic abuse sector and supporting adults at different stages of their journey, understanding that domestic abuse can affect anyone regardless of their gender and also supporting adults of childhood trauma with domestic abuse and sexual violence.
One of my passions is to work creatively and this is one of the ways we can work together to express our emotions when we struggle to find the words, this can be beneficial to younger clients as they are able to express their feelings through the art, some examples include working with sand, or paint and exploring pictures/photos.
"Have you ever felt invisible or your voice is not being heard?" "Are you lacking in self confidence and feel like you are walking on eggshells around the people you care about?" "Do you find it hard to learn to trust people and be valued?"
Talking to someone can feel very scary at first yet it can have a sense of relief that you are not alone.
I am a creative therapeutic counsellor and have a good understanding of working with young adults and the challenges of student life, and supporting both Staff and Students in a higher education settings.
I also have years of experience in working in the domestic abuse sector and supporting adults at different stages of their journey and understanding that domestic abuse can affect anyone regardless of gender.
One of my passions is to work creatively and this is one of the ways we can work together to express our emotions when we struggle to find the words to describe on how we are feeling.
Please feel free to contact me to arrange an appointment.