Proud to be inclusive

Hi, I'm Lindsie!  (she/her)

Sometimes we all need space. Not the polite, socially acceptable kind of space — but real space. The kind where you can actually stop, breathe, and start putting the messy pieces of your life back together.  That’s where I come in!

I’m not the stereotypical therapist. I don’t sit quietly behind a clipboard pretending to have all the answers. I am a human, interacting with another human first. I am authentic and collaborative in my approach, always ethically and always with care . People coming into therapy often want or need real conversations, not perfect ones. 

My aim is simple: to walk alongside you while you figure things out.  I’m kind, compassionate honest and real! If you want counselling that feels human rather than clinical, we might work well together.

Therapy with me doesn’t have to look one way. If talking feels hard, we can use creative approaches too. Sometimes expression doesn’t come out in neat sentences.

My practice in rooted in humanistic therapy, which simply means I work in a person-centred way, keeping you in the forefront of all the work we do together - no one knows you and your struggles more than you! 

You don’t have to have everything figured out to start. You just need a place to begin, and maybe a therapist who isn’t afraid to colour a little outside the lines.

I am a qualified Counsellor with a BA (hons) in Humanistic Counselling.  I am kind and caring and will treat you with respect. We can work together collaboratively, as a team, to focus on what you would like to achieve.  This can be short-term or open-ended, depending on your wishes. 

I work in an inclusive way and welcome a diverse range of people from all walks of life.  I am a proud ally for members of LGBTQ+ community.  Plus Neurodivergent/Autistic/ADHD friendly and affirming.

Hopefully together we can empower you to change what you want to change, grow through your struggles and start to move forward to where you want to be in your life.   

I offer a free 30 minute introductory session (all held online for convenience) so we can get to know one another and discuss ways of working, along with any goals or specific focus you may have in mind. 

I have had extensive experience surrounding counselling children and young people aged 11-18.  It is something I am very passionate about.  Having the privilege of being able to play a small part in helping support young people find ways of coping, to find self-acceptance, self-confidence and hopefully empowerment.

  Being able to provide a safe and supportive space for people whilst they are in one of the most physically and emotionally challenging and confusing stages of life makes me proud.  

I have had much training around safeguarding, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, LGBTQ+ issues, including gender, identity and sexuality. There may be struggles and confusion around neurodivergence, questioning ADHD, Autism amongst others.  As well as building resilience, coping mechanisms and psycho-education.

I have much experience and training working within several young people services and in collaboration with local CAMHS and safeguarding.

As a parent, you may need some of your own space and time in therapy for yourself to explore how challenging, worrying and confidence draining it can be. 

STEP-PARENTS!

Being a step-parent can be an all together different kind of challenge.  Blending families, accepting someone else's child, feeling powerless and lack options or control.  To feel overlooked or ignored, making space in your relationship for a child - full-time or part-time.  It can all be de-stabilising and stressful.