About Me

I am a counsellor whose main work is supporting people who have found themselves in a caring role. This may be for a spouse, parent, relative or friend.

I started work in the voluntary sector in 1990, gaining many skills invaluable to my counselling work. I was a Services Manager for Alzheimer’s Society for seven years until I left to set up my own service for people living with dementia in 2018.

Prior to this I worked for British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD) and before then worked for the disability charity SCOPE for ten years.

I believe counselling is a really helpful way for people in a caregiving role to share their experiences without feeling guilty

I also have personal experience of caregiving. My father lived with Alzheimer’s Disease for many years up until 2011. I qualified as a counsellor in 2021 and naturally lean towards counselling for caregivers. My specialism is dementia, which lends itself very well to counselling caregivers of people affected by dementia. I have a great understanding of the complexities involved in caregiving. I believe counselling is a really helpful way for people in a caregiving role to share their experiences without feeling guilty.

Practical solutions to issues you may be facing

I can also share my knowledge to help you come up with practical solutions to issues you may be facing. The type of counselling I offer is called Person-Centred. I will listen without judgment and acknowledge your experience without moving the conversation in another direction. I am there to encourage and support you and to guide the therapeutic process without interrupting or interfering with your process of self-discovery.

I have experienced counselling myself and it really is a way to feel truly heard and empowered.

I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your journey.