Expertise & Training
My areas of expertise
I have experience in supporting individuals navigating neurodiversity, school or work trauma and burnout.
Personally and professionally I have worked with emotionally based school avoidance.
I also have a lot of experience working with anyone managing long term health issues or complex trauma.
I have completed training to explore creatively. If clients are drawn to imagery or active expressions, then we can include creative resources to process emotions safely.
I have took part extra training to work outside in nature. If traditional indoor settings feel restrictive, you can choose 'walk and talk' therapy sessions to engage the senses and ground the healthy process.
I have completed placements within schools working with children and young people.
I have experience personally and professionally of working with neurodivergence and exploring identities.
Working creatively
I have completed extra training and belong to Creative Counsellors Network - I meet regularly for training and group work. I am able to use journalling, stories, sound and play therapeutic activities. I can use clay and sand to explore your journey and transformation which can offer the unconscious an outlet to communicate.
To work creatively you don't need to be an artist but it can help you explore themes and your inner child. I can also suggest breathwork, guided meditation and relaxation techniques. We can explore therapeutic grounding and stabilisation.
Working in ecotherapy
Walk and Talk options are growing in popularity as more clients want to meet outdoors. Nature becomes your new therapy room and you can use all your senses. Side by side counselling as we walk (versus eye to eye) can help. Using mind, body, feelings and intuition in the outdoors.
Working with natural materials can help you in exploring what you see as part of the process.
