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ABOUT
Why I Do This Work
I’ve always been fascinated by people.
Why do two people experience similar events yet carry them so differently?
Why do some patterns remain difficult to change, even when we genuinely want something different?
How do our experiences shape not only the way we think and feel, but also the relationships we form, the choices we make and the lives we build?
These questions eventually led me into counselling.
People make sense.
This belief shapes the way I understand people and the way I work.
None of us arrives at this moment untouched by what we have lived through. Our experiences, relationships, losses, opportunities and circumstances can influence how we see ourselves, what we expect from others, what we believe we deserve and what we come to accept as normal.
They can shape the roles we take on, the paths we follow, the things we avoid and the ways we learn to protect ourselves.
Sometimes we can see these influences clearly. At other times, we may simply notice that we feel stuck, disconnected or dissatisfied with where life has taken us.
Counselling offers an opportunity to become curious about your story — where you’ve come from, where you are now, and where you may want to go — while developing a deeper understanding of yourself and what matters most to you.
Greater understanding can help us question assumptions that no longer serve us and become more intentional about how we want to live.
When our lives begin to make more sense, new possibilities can emerge.
What it's like to work with me
My role isn’t to judge you, tell you what to do or pretend to have all the answers.
I aim to offer a calm, thoughtful and welcoming space where you can speak openly, reflect honestly and explore what matters to you.
You don’t need to know exactly where to begin, and there is no expectation to tell your whole story at once.
My hope is that you will feel genuinely heard and understood as we make sense of your experiences together.
Qualifications & Professional Background
I am a BACP Registered Counsellor and work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
My qualifications include:
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Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling & Therapeutic Communication
— Ulster University -
Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling & Professional Practice
— Ulster University
I am committed to ongoing professional development, regular clinical supervision and maintaining safe, ethical and effective practice.
My approach
I work as an integrative counsellor, drawing on a range of evidence-based approaches and adapting my work to your individual needs.
My approach is influenced by attachment theory, trauma-informed practice and compassionate approaches to emotional wellbeing.
Rather than assuming that one approach suits everyone, I adapt my work to the individual and to what feels most important to them.
Depending on your needs, counselling may involve exploring past experiences, making sense of present difficulties, improving relationships or considering the changes you want to make.
Professional Counselling in Magherafelt
I provide professional counselling for adults in Magherafelt and the surrounding Mid Ulster area, with online counselling available throughout Northern Ireland.