Non-clinical, non-traditional emotional support
Coaching looks different for everyone.
Depending on your preferred style, what you want and what you need. As an integrative coaching practitioner, I use evidence-based approaches based on each individual and what may work best for you. The first few sessions are getting to know each other, where we then build an understanding of what will be most helpful for you to move forward. I never sit above and outside of your experience, I walk alongside you. Our relationship is the foundation, built on safety, trust and honesty.
My practice is also:
Neuro-affirming
As an individual with AuDHD, I’m very aware of the differences and challenges that neurodivergent individuals have to face on a day-to-day. Neurodivergence is multi-dimensional and it does not appear the same in every person who is Autistic or ADHD. If you have met 1 person with Autism and/or ADHD… then you have met 1 person with Autism and ADHD. Areas such as masking our true selves to avoid exposure to judgement, shame and embarrassment, difficulty in identifying our emotions (alexithymia) to process and communicate them, rejection sensitivity… they are all welcomed, embraced and considered in your growth journey.
Trauma-informed
Trauma is a deep-rooted and often unconscious wound that impacts an individuals perception of themselves, their relationships and the world around them. It can also be something that we are conscious of, being aware of the impact it has had. This can appear as many surface difficulties, such as anger, anxiety, depression, dissociation/withdrawal. To be trauma-informed means I am guided by the principles of security, trust, choice, empowerment, collaboration and respect for you.
GSRD (Gender, Sex, Relationship Diversity) inclusive
Being part of the LGBTQIA+ community comes with many challenges and difficulties. You can’t help who you are and who you are attracted to. In a world that seems to consistently shame and devalue our existence, solely focusing on gender and sexuality, it is infuriating, terrifying and exhausting. As a queer man, I am aware that there is more to us than what others see (or choose to see).
Coaching with me isn’t about high performance, hustling or productivity. We’re creating space to explore, regulate, reset and grow through whatever you may be going through – on your terms, at your pace, with you at every step.
It is not easy, neither is it a ‘quick fix’,
though what’s worthwhile does not come easy.
I offer in-person, online, telephone and text support. I believe that wellbeing support should be as accessible as it can be, considering various circumstances that can be a barrier.
“Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be just another human soul.”
C. G. JUNG
FEES
My standard rate is £45 per 50 minute session.
I offer a sliding scale rate for students, job seekers and low income.
I offer an initial FREE 15 minute consultation which is an opportunity to meet and see whether you feel I am a good fit for you.
POLICIES
The following policies are in place to preserve the therapeutic and professional relationship between counsellor and client. When booking a session, you reserve a space which may otherwise be available for someone else.
Cancellations:
Where less than 24 hours is given for any session cancellation, the full fee for the session is due.
Late attendance:
Sessions are scheduled for 50 minutes (maximum) in duration. Please arrive in good time for sessions. To avoid impacting on other clients, it is not possible to extend the session.
If a client is more than 15 minutes late without notice and/or agreement to reschedule, this will be treated as cancellation with less than 24 hours notice.