Counsellor and EMDR Therapist

I am trained integratively, which means I can draw from several therapeutic approaches, including CBT, EMDR therapy and trauma focussed CBT. This means that I can tailor the therapy to be very personal to you. I have 25 years of experience of working in the NHS with individuals and families struggling with their emotional health.
I have specialist training and experience in working with antenatal and post-natal parents. I offer specialist counselling and EMDR therapy for antenatal and post-natal depression and anxiety, tokophobia (fear of childbirth), birth trauma, bonding/attachment issues, infertility issues , pregnancy loss and infant loss.

I offer a professional, caring, calm, confidential and therapeutic space where you can safely explore your challenges without judgement. The emotional stress, grief and complicated trauma associated with pregnancy loss/miscarriage can go unrecognised and can have long-term implications, resulting in general anxiety , emotional issues or depressive feelings and can have an effect on subsequent pregnancies. I feel passionately that you should have the opportunity to talk through this very painful time in a gentle and supportive environment at your own pace. I'm equally conscious that partners are also in need of the same support.

I am a qualified fertility counsellor and member of BICA (British Infertility Counselling Association). I have also completed further training in counselling for pregnancy loss, loss of a baby in multiple pregnancy, infant loss and pregnancy after loss.