About me
If you’re reading this, you might already be feeling that things are a bit heavy or not quite right. Reaching out for counselling can feel like a big step, especially if you’re not sure what you want help with yet. You don’t need to have the right words or a clear plan — we can take our time with it together.
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How we might work together
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My hope is to offer a space that feels calm, warm, and easy to be in, and you can read more about my counselling services in Belfast and online across the UK on my homepage. I offer counselling for adults in a relaxed, conversational way, where you can talk things through at your own pace and feel listened to without judgement. There’s no pressure to explain things perfectly or to fit your experiences into a particular box. We’ll take things at your pace, and you’re always in control of what you choose to share.
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Who this might be helpful for
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People often come to me feeling anxious, caught in cycles of overthinking, or overwhelmed by life’s demands. You might feel on edge much of the time, thoughts racing, responsibilities piling up, and very little space to breathe. Counselling can be a place where we slow things down together, make sense of what’s going on, and take one step at a time.
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What's shaped my work
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My way of working has been shaped by many years of listening closely to people’s experiences. I spent over a decade in the voluntary sector, supporting young people and adults with learning disabilities, and later older adults. This taught me the importance of patience, compassion, and understanding how life circumstances can quietly affect self-esteem, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. I also worked with carers of people living with dementia, which has given me a deep understanding of how heavy life can feel when responsibilities grow and your own needs slip into the background.
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Alongside my professional experience, personal experiences have shaped my sensitivity to pace, accessibility, and the ways people quietly adapt in order to get through everyday life. This has deepened my belief in working flexibly and with care, and in making sure support fits the person rather than the other way around.
I come from a research background and hold a PhD in Computer-Based Assessment and Monitoring of Parkinson’s Disease. Much of my research focused on listening to people’s experiences of health, change, and uncertainty. I’ve spent many years listening to people’s stories through research, including co-authoring a book in 2022 that looked at technology and relationships through the generations.
At its heart, this work has always been about understanding people’s stories — how past experiences can stay with us, influence how we see ourselves, and affect how safe or confident we feel in the present. This naturally informs my integrative counselling work today.
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If you’d like an overview of how counselling works and the support I offer, you’re welcome to visit my counselling in Belfast and online counselling across the UK page.
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Some words for you
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You may be in a safer or more settled place in your life now, yet still notice that past experiences affect how you feel, think, or respond. Counselling can help you gently explore this, build trust in your own thoughts and feelings, and feel more confident moving forward.
You’re welcome to bring whatever feels important to you. Counselling doesn’t need to fit a label or category — this is your space.
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If you’re wondering whether counselling might feel right for you, you’re welcome to get in touch for a free initial chat or return to my homepage for more details on the counselling services I offer in Belfast and online across the UK.