A little more about my practice
Life transitions
Big or small, life is filled with transitions…or pauses…as I like to call them and in times of stress or change, we often forget how strong we are, that our problems are not who we are, they are something that occur externally to us. You may be struggling with the challenges that come with caring for aging parents, dealing with conflict or change in the workplace or recovering from a traumatic event. Deep down, we all possess the knowledge, strength and resilience to cope during these times, however, sometimes we just need someone to quietly walk beside us as we find our way.
Pet grief and loss
Our relationship with our pets is unique, they are such a constant in our lives and the loss of that relationship is immeasurable as any animal lover will tell you. I have had animals all my life and in 2017, sadly, I had to say goodbye to one of those very special pets we meet along the way, I was heartbroken, finding the absence of his presence one of the hardest things. We face many challenges as we watch our pets age, as we support them through illness, as we prepare to say goodbye. Having a likeminded presence walk beside you and perhaps share a story or two of your beloved companion can help soften the journey as you remember them with love.
Grief and loss
Grief is a global experience, however, we each experience it in our own unique way. Grief is commonly experienced as a result of the death of a loved one, however, loss comes in many forms including developmental losses, such as moving house or retirement, loss of a relationship or some aspect of self, as we age for example. Though we usually find our way through these times, grief can be overwhelming and that feeling of having to be everything to everyone is exhausting. Having someone walk beside us and listen as we share stories and what matters, helps us to stay connected, as we slowly find our way to back to that sense of place, peace and purpose.
Professional and Clinical Supervision
As a Supervisor, I take a collaborative, person centred and gentle approach with my Supervisees, walking beside them as they find their feet during their respective journey. Regular, professional supervision is beneficial on a number of levels, including, working through challenging cases or workplace issues, ensuring professional and ethical standards are being met, identifying signs of potential burnout or supporting new counselling graduates develop their sense of professional identity and direction.