Supporting Educators and Providing a Safe Space for Exploring Adoption-Related Concerns
Counselling in Worthing, Littlehampton & Online
About me
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor, registered with the NCPS, with a particular focus on adoption and education. With over 32 years’ experience in education, both internationally and in the UK, I have a deep understanding of the pressures faced by teachers, school leaders, and expatriate families within international school communities.
Alongside my professional background, I bring lived experience as a parent of adopted children, which informs my compassionate and informed approach to working with individuals and families affected by adoption and fostering. Through ongoing professional development, I am qualified to support clients navigating adoption-related challenges. My practice is grounded in empathy, cultural awareness, and a commitment to providing a safe and supportive therapeutic space.
My Approach
My work is grounded in my personal experience as an adoptive parent and an educator, which has led me to have a deep understanding of the concerns, obstacles, and needs within these communities. I help clients move forward by using a blend of goal setting, gentle challenges to unhelpful thinking, and compassionate listening.
Adoption & Family Support
I work with individuals and families within the adoption community, including adults who were adopted, families who are in the process of adopting or have recently adopted, and those who are fostering children. Together, in an empathic and non-judgemental space we explore identity, attachment, loss and relationship challenges.
Education Community
I also work with members of the education community. With over 30 years’ experience in international schools and boarding schools, I support teachers, school leaders, students and parents who experiencing stress, burnout, transitions and school related concerns.
Who I work with
- Adults seeking individual counselling
- Teachers, school leaders, and education professionals
- Members of international and expatriate communities
- Adoptive parents and prospective adoptive parents
- Foster carers
- Adults affected by adoption, including adoptees
What issues can therapy help with?
People come to me for help with a wide range of issues including bereavement, addiction, loneliness, and depression. If you are experiencing these or any other emotional difficulties, therapy can help.
Depression
Low confidence or low self-esteem
Anger management
Difficulties at work
Transition into retirement
Feelings of stress or anxiety
Panic attacks
Relationship problems
Grief, loss or bereavement
Trauma
Post-traumatic stress
Abuse
“Trust yourself. Create the kind of life you will be happy to live with all your life.”
~ Golda Meir
“Empathy is simply listening, holding space, withholding judgement, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message of 'You're not alone.”
~ Brené Brown
“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.”
~ Jack Kornfield
My Location
I work from a private, comfortable space in the Worthing and Littlehampton area, offering a calm and confidential setting for our sessions. I welcome clients from across the local community and surrounding areas, and full location details will be shared once we arrange our appointments.
Alongside in-person therapy, I also offer telephone and online sessions, providing flexibility for those who prefer to connect remotely or are based further afield. Online sessions are available across a range of platforms, so please get in touch to find out more about how this works and what might suit you best.
Fees & Availability
Sessions last 50 minutes and and are payable in advance through bank transfer. Costs are £45 per session for individuals and £60 per session for couples. There are a limited number of places for low income individuals and students.
Get in Touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how therapy works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to therapy, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.