I began my private counselling practice “Living Well Counselling” in January 2019, following 5 years spent training to become a professionally qualified counsellor. I am an accredited member of BACP, a governing body for counsellors.
I work as a Counsellor, Counselling Supervisor, and Facilitator. I work with adults aged 18 and over in my counselling work, on a one-to-one basis. I have training, knowledge and experience in working with a wide range of issues, and I work with people from all kinds of backgrounds.
In 2024 I qualified as a Counselling Supervisor, completing my Level 6 in Supervision with CPCAB. Every Counsellor who is practising ethically will have a counselling supervisor who they meet with once a month. Their work is discussed, always maintaining client confidentiality. I originally completed a Level 3 in Counselling Supervision in 2020, through my voluntary work with Cruse Bereavement Care, and have been supervising for Cruse since then.
I have written a few mental wellbeing courses, and I facilitate these on a regular basis, through my work at the Koram Centre in Strabane, a counselling centre, and with the charity Circle of Support for Autism Families, who work with families who live all over the North West. I also provide ongoing counselling services to these organisations, on a self-employed basis.
Before becoming a Counsellor, some of my job roles included being a GP receptionist for 12 years, working within the secure accommodation at a women’s refuge for 4 years, working as a support worker for adults with autism for 2 years and working as a community navigator for a pan disability organisation for 2 years. I bring the knowledge and experience I gained from these roles to my counselling work.
I am happily married to Patrick, with a wonderful daughter and son-in-law, and a very cute baby grand-daughter. I have 2 small dogs who are never far from my side.
Part of staying emotionally well, is being mindful of our self-care. I try to “practice what I preach” and for my self-care, I enjoy singing in a local choir, gardening, reading and regularly socialising with friends and family.
I named my counselling practice “Living Well Counselling” as I wish for each individual who comes to me for one-to-one support to leave sessions having a sense of good emotional health and WELLbeing.
No matter what your story is, it is possible to become emotionally well and to begin to work towards having a good life. Sometimes an individual just needs a bit of support on their life journey. I am available to offer that warm, non- judgemental and empathic support, if you would like.
