I listen attentively to you of course, but I take a much more active part in sessions than just listening alone

Having enjoyed much success in my work, particularly with “Human Givens” counselling, I started my own private practice to allow people an opportunity to access this up to date and effective therapy, which being in a private setting, will not be recorded upon their NHS medical records. My name for the practice, “Straight forward Counselling” reflects the essence of the Human Givens approach.

My aim is to show you how to best use your natural resources to meet your needs in life, so please expect to feel better from the very first session.

I don’t spend most of the time looking at your past. If you have traumatic memories from an event either recently or in the distant past, you will not have to talk at length about it and so relive the experience.

I use a much easier and safer way to help you de-traumatise bad memories. I practice up to date, straightforward effective counselling. If I do not believe I can help you, I will discuss this with you, and advise who you may best be referred to.

What is discussed between us remains confidential. The only exceptions to this are if you express an intent to seriously harm yourself, others or myself, otherwise, please be assured of strict confidentiality.