Specialist Services
Experienced, qualified support across a range of areas — tailored to you, at your pace.
As an MBACP-registered counsellor (member #331504), I bring specialist training and genuine care to every session. Whether you're an adult, a young person, or a couple, I offer a safe, confidential space to explore what's troubling you and find a way forward.
Qualifications & Accreditation
- MBACP Registered Member #331504
- DipHE Therapeutic Counselling — Anglia Ruskin University
- Specialist training in Young People's Therapy (ages 11–18)
- Trained in Bereavement & Grief Counselling
- Anxiety & Panic Disorder specialist
- DBS checked — working with young people
- Diploma in Clinical Supervision
Young People
Young people who have counselling at Time to Talk leave with a more positive attitude to life experiences. Counselling helps improve emotional resilience, builds strength of character, and gives young people the confidence to believe in themselves and be more autonomous.
I work with young people aged 11 to 18 online via secure video call. Sessions provide a safe, confidential, one-to-one space where young people can talk openly about what is on their mind — whether that is school pressures, friendships, family relationships, identity, or simply feeling overwhelmed. Through talking and reflection, young people are supported to understand their emotions, develop coping strategies, and build the resilience they need to navigate life's challenges. Counselling has also been shown to reduce relational conflict and improve relationships between family members and peers.
- Online sessions via secure video call
- Ages 11 to 18 only
- Improved emotional resilience
- Greater self-confidence and autonomy
- Better relationships with family and peers
Bereavement, Loss & Grief
For most of us, bereavement, loss or the ending of a relationship with a loved one is one of the most distressing experiences imaginable. Grief is extremely painful and can leave people feeling very alone, confused and empty — with many unanswered questions about whether they are grieving in the 'right' way.
It is important to realise there is no right or wrong way to grieve — everyone is unique and will do it in their own way. Although grief is a natural process, some people find it difficult to grieve openly because they don't want to put more stress on those around them. Many people don't know how to support someone who is grieving, and may avoid speaking about the loss or try to speed up the process. Time to Talk specialises in grief counselling and works in a non-judgemental way, offering sensitivity and space to listen to your private thoughts and deepest emotions — enabling you to reach acceptance and re-adjust to a new way of being.
- Non-judgemental, compassionate support
- Space to grieve at your own pace
- Help processing loss of any kind
- Support toward acceptance and healing
Anxiety & Panic Attacks
When we perceive something to be a problem or threat, our bodies respond by releasing chemicals such as adrenaline. A certain amount of anxiety is quite natural — it helps us stay focused and alert. But when anxiety becomes prolonged or overwhelming, it can lead to panic attacks and significantly impact daily life.
Panic escalation usually exhibits four distinct phases, and can lead to unrealistic self-statements that keep you in a constant state of alarm. The symptoms of anxiety exacerbate your sense of arousal, and you may begin to avoid situations, people or places that trigger those feelings. Therapy can help you to relax, increase your confidence and learn new ways of dealing with anxiety-inducing situations — allowing you to go wherever you wish to go and do whatever you wish to do. You can live your most fulfilling life, free of unwanted anxiety.
- Understanding your anxiety triggers
- Practical tools to manage panic
- Rebuilding confidence and daily freedom
- Long-term strategies for lasting change
Not sure which service is right for you?
Get in touch for a free telephone consultation. We'll talk through what you're experiencing and find the best way I can support you.
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