My Approach

My qualification as a Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist has provided me with a framework of techniques, built on a foundation of Transactional Analysis, which is a theory of personality, human development and relationships. The relationship you and I build will be the container in which you can share your thoughts, feelings and behaviours (conscious and unconscious), free from judgement and in confidence. With me, you will explore your self and find ways to achieve what you want for yourself within the terms of our contract. Therapy generally works best when we invest time in developing the relationship first, so I would encourage you to start weekly at a regular time.

Before we make a commitment to each other, I offer a free and no obligation zoom or phone call so that we can each ask the other questions and check that we do want to work together, that you feel comfortable enough to talk to me, and that I feel comfortable enough that I can meet your needs. On the rare occasion that we are not a good enough fit, I will signpost you to other avenues where you might be better suited, if you wish.

We can work together in person if you're able to visit my studio, or on line or by telephone if that suits you better, as long as you have a safe and confidential space for the call. My studio is level access and there is parking on the drive outside to maximise accessibility.

We will negotiate and agree a contract for the practical aspects including fee, time, place and for the work you wish to complete, and then work together towards those outcomes. Of course, its OK to change your mind if something more urgent arises. I will ask you to give me notice when you wish to end therapy so that we can have a good ending to our work and have time to review what we have created together.

About Me

I've been studying and practising counselling, psychotherapy and coaching for more than 20 years, and excaped the world of employment to set up my full-time private practise in 2018. I named my practise "be you now" because out of everything I've studied and experienced, that seems to be the most important ingredient in the recipe for a safe, happy and healthy life full of ease.

I live in the beautiful countryside of Norfolk, UK with my husband and our dogs. I walk everyday no matter the weather, I practise yoga to stay bendy, read voraciously, enjoy eating, drinking and socialising with family and friends and love to holiday in sunny places. My life is in many ways ordinary and yet I feel extraordinarily grateful: it took me some years to get the hang of designing a life from which I don't need to escape, and it is good.

I work with

• Companies
• Groups
• Individuals

Special Interests

Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Abuse
• Age-related Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Chronic Illness
• Depression
• Disability
• Domestic Violence
• Family
• Identity Problems
• Mental Health Issues
• Obsessions
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Relationships
• Separation
• Sexual Abuse
• Stress
• Suicide
• Trauma
• Workplace Counselling