Working together.

We can begin with what you bring.

You might know what you want to talk about, have several things tangled together, or not know where to begin. We can take time to find a starting point.

There is room to talk, reflect or find another way to express something that is difficult to put into words.

A photo in Justin's therapy room, of Justin's laptop open on a desk with a plant and a small knitted black cat.

Working together.

We can begin with what you bring.

You might know what you want to talk about, have several things tangled together, or not know where to begin. We can take time to find a starting point.

There is room to talk, reflect or find another way to express something that is difficult to put into words.

A photo in Justin's therapy room, of Justin's laptop open on a desk with a plant and a small knitted black cat.

Working together.

We can begin with what you bring.

You might know what you want to talk about, have several things tangled together, or not know where to begin. We can take time to find a starting point.

There is room to talk, reflect or find another way to express something that is difficult to put into words.

A photo in Justin's therapy room, of Justin's laptop open on a desk with a plant and a small knitted black cat.

You don't need to have all the answers.

Sometimes recognising that something isn't feeling right is enough to begin.

You don't need to have all the answers.

Sometimes recognising that something isn't feeling right is enough to begin.

You don't need to have all the answers.

Sometimes recognising that something isn't feeling right is enough to begin.

How I work

An approach shaped around you.

Being an integrative counsellor means I draw on different therapeutic approaches rather than expecting everyone to work in the same way.

We'll get to know what matters to you and what you want from counselling. We may stay with what is happening now, explore earlier experiences or notice patterns that keep returning. We'll check in about what feels useful as we go.

How I work

An approach shaped around you.

Being an integrative counsellor means I draw on different therapeutic approaches rather than expecting everyone to work in the same way.

We'll get to know what matters to you and what you want from counselling. We may stay with what is happening now, explore earlier experiences or notice patterns that keep returning. We'll check in about what feels useful as we go.

There is more than one way to explore

Finding a way to express it.

Sometimes talking is enough. At other times, it may help to sketch something, map out an experience or use objects and visual prompts.

A top down photo of a table with some paper, pens, stones, buttons and other craft materials in Justin's therapy room

Talk and reflect.

We can explore what is happening through conversation, taking time to notice feelings, experiences and connections. You don't need to explain everything neatly.

Make something visible.

A sketch, a timeline or a simple map can help us explore something that is difficult to put into words. It is about finding a useful way to express yourself, not making a finished piece of work.

Bring a different starting point.

A photograph, a personal object or something chosen from the materials in the room can offer another way into a conversation. We can explore what it means to you, without assuming there is a particular meaning to find.

These are possibilities, not tasks. You dont need to be artistic, bring anything with you or use these approaches. We'll talk about what feels comfortable for you.

the relationship matters

The relationship we build.

Getting to know one another is part of the work. You don’t have to feel at ease straight away, or share everything from the beginning. We can take time to build trust.

I take our work seriously, but our conversations don’t need to feel formal. There can be room for warmth, humour and moments of recognition, alongside things that are difficult to talk about. I’ll be myself in our conversations, and there is room for you to be yourself too.

I’ll listen, ask questions and offer reflections for us to consider together. You can tell me when something doesn’t fit, ask to slow down or talk about how the sessions feel. That helps us find a way of working that feels right for you.

the relationship matters

The relationship we build.

Getting to know one another is part of the work. You don’t have to feel at ease straight away, or share everything from the beginning. We can take time to build trust.

I take our work seriously, but our conversations don’t need to feel formal. There can be room for warmth, humour and moments of recognition, alongside things that are difficult to talk about. I’ll be myself in our conversations, and there is room for you to be yourself too.

I’ll listen, ask questions and offer reflections for us to consider together. You can tell me when something doesn’t fit, ask to slow down or talk about how the sessions feel. That helps us find a way of working that feels right for you.

Beginning counselling

One step at a time.

01 / A FIRST CONVERSATION

A chance to say hello.

A free 15-minute conversation to ask questions, tell me a little about what brings you here and get a sense of how we get on. There is no pressure to decide on the spot.

02 / YOUR FIRST SESSION

Find a starting point.

We'll talk about what you hope for, confidentiality and practical arrangements. You don't need to tell your whole story or arrive with a clear goal.

03 / AS WE CONTINUE

Room for things to develop.

We'll agree how often to meet and review what feels useful. We can also talk about changing the pace, taking a break or bringing our work to an end.

Ways we can meet

In person, online, outdoors or at home.

Where we meet can make a difference to how it feels to begin. You might appreciate a separate space away from everyday demands, prefer meeting online, or find it easier to talk while walking side by side.

I offer sessions in my counselling room in Rugby, online across the UK, local walk-and-talk and home visits where suitable. We can talk through the options and any practical needs together - you don’t have to decide before getting in touch.

Explore ways we can meet →

Let's start a conversation.

Whether you'd like to arrange a free 15-minute introductory conversation or simply have a question, I'd be happy to hear from you.

Get in touch →

Let's start a conversation.

Whether you'd like to arrange a free 15-minute introductory conversation or simply have a question, I'd be happy to hear from you.

Get in touch →

Let's start a conversation.

Whether you'd like to arrange a free 15-minute introductory conversation or simply have a question, I'd be happy to hear from you.

Get in touch →