A warm welcome to Essentia Counselling

Taking the first step in finding a counsellor can feel daunting, especially if you are already feeling overwhelmed or unsure. I offer a non-judgmental, safe, respectful space where you can feel, heard and understood. I strive to create an environment where you can speak openly and begin to make sense of whatever has brought you to therapy. 

Have you lost your sense of who you are?

You might feel stuck, unsure of yourself, or as though you’ve lost your identity somewhere along the way.

Perhaps you find yourself overthinking, doubting your decisions, or repeating patterns in relationships that leave you feeling hurt or confused. You may be used to putting others first, and now feel disconnected from what you need or want.

At times, it can feel overwhelming—like you don’t quite know how things got this way, or how to move forward.

I offer a calm, supportive space where you can begin to make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface. Together, we can explore your experiences at a pace that feels manageable, helping you to untangle patterns, understand yourself more deeply, and reconnect with who you are.

I’m a qualified integrative counsellor with a background in nursing, including work in oncology. I also have lived experience as a mother of a child with type 1 diabetes and have previously facilitated type one diabetic support groups for carers. Alongside my private practice, I have worked with organisations including Suffolk Mind and within higher education, supporting people across a wide range of ages and experiences.

I have additional training in trauma (including developmental and adverse childhood experiences), anxiety, stress, depression, self-harm, attachment, and chronic illness. I am trauma-informed and neurodiversity-aware, and I am committed to supporting you with respect, sensitivity, and understanding.

I am an accredited member of the NCPS and a registered member of the BACP, and I work in line with their ethical frameworks.

If you’re considering counselling, you’re welcome to get in touch for a free ten minute introductory conversation.

You can also find me on Instagram and Facebook, where I share updates, reflections, and information about mental wellbeing.