Counsellor and Coach Directory

I have a lifetime’s experience with neurodiversity and mental health issues so I understand the challenges these can bring for individuals and for families. I am here to listen to what that means for you, working at a pace that is comfortable while providing gentle challenge to help you feel safe, connected and in control.

I am an experienced, qualified counsellor and psychotherapist working in Wantage, Oxfordshire. I am a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and have worked for a number of years with both charitable organisations as well as private practice. I am an integrative psychotherapist, which means I use a range of modalities and techniques to help clients. I believe we are all individuals and work through problems differently. I tailor my therapy to work with the client and respect that individuality. I work with many neurodiverse clients who have struggled with making sense of a largely neurotypical world. My approach is to help clients understand and embrace their neurodiversity so that it can be positive aspect of their life experience.

Whether you want to explore a specific issue, want support during a difficult period in your life, or want to explore your past experiences more in-depth, I provide both short-term and long-term therapy to suit your needs.  I offer a safe and confidential environment in which we can explore the basis of any problems or anxieties which may be getting in the way of living a happy and fulfilling life.

I am a Qualified Counsellor and Accredited Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).I work in private practice Bedford Bridge Counselling offering online, face to face and walk and talk counselling.

I started seeing clients in 2012 and have worked with clients across all age ranges, from 19, up to and beyond retirement, those who are neurodivergent (ADHD, autistic, AuDHD, dyslexic), of varied abilities, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientation, religious beliefs. Clients often bring challenges with anxiety, identity and life transitions, especially if they are suspecting they are neurodivergent or have had a recent diagnosis. I am committed to offering a service which is welcoming to all backgrounds in a supportive and non-discriminatory manner.

My approach is humanistic – relational Gestalt, with elements of person—centred, mindfulness and existential approaches. I take commitment to my clients seriously and engage in regular continuing professional development. 

If you feel that I can help you with your challenges, with or without a diagnosis, please contact me by a WhatsApp text or by email and we can arrange an informal conversation for you to ask any questions you may have.