About Me

At the heart of my approach to counselling is a trust in the wisdom of the soul, and I draw on a range of trainings, disciplines and practices to do this. These include meditation, embodiment, dialoguing, creativity, dreamwork and play.

I originally trained and qualified in Integrative Psychosynthesis Counselling at Re-Vision, and qualified in 2015. More recently I trained and qualified with the Institute of Embodied Psychotherapy.

I am fully insured, and a member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society, abiding by their code of ethics.

I have regular training and supervision with the Institute of Embodied Psychotherapy, as well as peer supervision with a group of colleagues from Re-Vision.

In order to ensure I continue to provide a high quality service I limit the number of clients I work with to a maximum of four a day.

I live in West Penwith, where I enjoy songwriting and dancing, and I am a co-founder of 'Men Who Dance', a listening circle for men. I also have a regular Buddhist meditation practice that both nourishes and informs my life and my work.

Where To Find Me

I offer counselling at The Birdhouse in Falmouth on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and evenings.

Please get in touch for further details.

Prices

Initial Discussion

£30 per session (1 hour)

Counselling Sessions:

£60 per session (Concessionary rates available)

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Your Services Confidential?

All one-to-one sessions are confidential, except by agreement, or in exceptional cases. Please contact me for a copy of my Counselling Agreement.

Do You Offer Concessionary Rates?

I offer a limited number of concessionary spaces to those on a low income.

Please contact me

for further details.

What do I do next?

Please get in touch to arrange an appointment. If you are interested in counselling, we'll arrange an initial discussion where we will talk about your situation, and agree a way forward.

What's the difference between Counselling and Psychotherapy?

Definitions vary, but broadly speaking a counsellor is someone who works with people over a limited period of time (anything from 6 weeks to six months) who have a specific issue that they want help with.

A psychotherapist tends to works with people who want to make deeper changes in their lives, on a more long term basis (six months and longer.)

I originally trained in psychotherapeutic counselling. So, whilst not a psychotherapist, I do work at depth with unconscious patterns.

What's the difference between Counselling and Psychiatry?

A psychiatrist is a trained doctor concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental health conditions.

Unlike psychiatry, counselling is a more equal, responsive, creative relationship. It requires a curiosity and interest in your own psychology and emotional patterns, and a willingness to engage with the process. Like many things in life, you get out of counselling what you put into it.

Are there any issues that you do not work with?

I am not a trained Psychiatrist, and so do not work with people with acute or chronic psychological conditions. This includes life-endangering behaviours, extreme self-harm, a distorted sense of self, acute fear or paranoia, intense emotional reactions, a pervasive sense of emptiness, or a feeling of detachment from reality.

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms above then please do seek help. Your GP will be able to advise you.