Let's figure it out

Whether you are dealing with relationship complexities, feeling overwhelmed, or just trying to navigate a heavy chapter of life, you don't have to do it alone. Let's talk. Expect a genuine, human-to-human conversation without the judgment, and a practical approach to help get things working again.

About Me

A Practical Approach to Therapy

If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply going through a difficult chapter, you do not have to figure it out alone. Finding the right therapist can be exhausting, but my approach is straightforward, warmly practical, and focused entirely on you.

We will not get stuck endlessly digging up the past or using heavy clinical jargon. Instead, we will look at what your fundamental needs are right now and work together to get your life working well again. I work with a wide range of challenges, including safely processing trauma, anxiety, anger, phobias, and addiction. But these are just examples. Whatever is currently troubling you, we can work through it together.

My Background

I didn’t start my career in a therapy room. I spent decades in the tech industry as a software engineer and architect. Working across a wide variety of organisations gave me a very broad view of working life. I understand some of the complexities in the corporate world. I know how demanding these environments can be, and I understand how incredibly difficult it is when you are expected to perform while quietly struggling to cope behind the scenes.

My experience also goes beyond the professional world. I have lived a broad, varied, and at times adventurous life. I understand the complexities of raising a family. I know what it takes to walk a long path of deep personal recovery. I have travelled widely and spent many years engaging with open-minded, diverse communities.

I retrained as a fully qualified Human Givens therapist to combine this real-world experience with practical, effective psychological tools. Whatever you are bringing to the room, my promise is simple: I might not understand everything perfectly at first, but I am always willing to listen, try, and figure it out with you.

Relationships & Identity

Alongside general counselling, I provide a warmly affirmative environment for the LGBTQ+ community and specialise in Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD).

Because of my background, I bring a broad, lived understanding to all kinds of relationship dynamics. Whether you are navigating traditional family life, marriage, or alternative structures like long-term ethical non-monogamy (ENM) and polyamory, my practice is a place where you can just come as you are. You will not need to spend half your session educating me on how your life works. We can just focus on you.

Practical Details

Where We Meet

• Consulting Rooms: I offer in-person counselling from quiet, private spaces in both Aberystwyth and Bow Street.
• Walk & Talk Therapy: Sometimes it is easier to talk while you are moving. Weather permitting, we can take our sessions outdoors, whether you'd prefer a walk along the beach, a stroll through town, or heading out into the local forests and hills.
• Online & Telephone: If you are elsewhere, or simply prefer the comfort of your own home, I offer secure video and telephone sessions.

Fees & Session Length

A standard session lasts 50 minutes and costs £75.
(Payment is usually made via bank transfer after the session).

Trust-Based Concessions

I believe therapy should be accessible, especially when times are hard. Because of this, I hold two concessionary spaces per week for clients who cannot afford the standard fee.

This is based entirely on trust. You decide what is genuinely affordable for you, and I will never ask you for proof of income, bank statements, or benefits. If you need one of these spaces, please just mention it when you get in touch. If my concession spaces are currently full, I will let you know gently and honestly.

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