ABOUT ME
Years ago, I went through prolonged trauma. When it finally ended, I looked for help and found... nothing. No services that actually understood what I'd been through, or how to help me recover from it. So I spent the next decade studying it myself: what trauma does to us emotionally, physically, neurologically, and how we actually come back from it.
That's what I do now. I help survivors navigate that journey and build a real life after trauma, one that isn't run by fight or flight. No one should have to stay stuck there for years.
Is therapy a magic wand? Nope.
Can it help you recover quicker? Absolutely yes!
You don't have to do this alone.
SPECIALTIES
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Therapy for adults.
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Individual therapy
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Couples Therapy
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Trauma survivors
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Stress and anxiety
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Neurodiverse experience
EXPERIENCE
I am:
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A registered UK Counsellor (Integrative — meaning I draw on a variety of therapeutic approaches to suit each client)
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An IEMT Practitioner (Integral Eye Movement Therapy)
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A Solution-Focused Coach
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An ADHD Coach
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A Rewind Technique Practitioner
Therapy sessions are held online via Zoom.
I also coach for neurodiverse organisations and have hundreds of hours of experience in this area.
Prior to this, I spent 20 years working in mental health and forensics in a variety of roles, including counselling for Women's Aid. I've written for the Huffington Post, am a published author, and make occasional guest appearances on podcasts.
On a personal note, I was a single parent to my now-grown children, one of whom is on the spectrum.
You can also find me on Facebook
Fees
Standard session One to One: £90
I offer double sessions by arrangement.
Couples Counselling: £150 (total)
Weekend appointments incur an additional 30% fee
For clients where cost is a genuine barrier I offer sessions at £50.
[See the Affordable Sessions page for details →]
For those who can't access one-to-one sessions at these rates, I run group sessions designed to be accessible while still offering meaningful support. [Details on the Affordable Sessions page →]
If you would like to discuss booking an appointment please email me at lifeaftertraumatherapy@gmail.com
I carry out a free 20 minute initial call with all prospective clients to explore what you think you would like to get out of your therapy session, for me to briefly explain how I work and to make sure we are a good fit.
Availability
Please contact me.