
When cancer or life changing illness enters your life — whether through your own diagnosis or someone you love — everything can change in an instant.
The ground can feel as though it’s shifted beneath you. What once felt certain may now feel unclear, and even the simplest decisions can feel overwhelming.
You may be trying to stay strong for
When cancer or life changing illness enters your life — whether through your own diagnosis or someone you love — everything can change in an instant.
The ground can feel as though it’s shifted beneath you. What once felt certain may now feel unclear, and even the simplest decisions can feel overwhelming.
You may be trying to stay strong for others.
You may feel frightened, exhausted, angry or numb.
You may find your thoughts constantly racing, or struggle to make sense of what you’re feeling.
You may not recognise yourself anymore.
There can be so much to carry — the emotional impact of diagnosis, treatment, uncertainty, anticipatory grief, or the quiet, ongoing weight of loss. And often, much of this is held in silence.
If you are facing cancer or a life changing illness, supporting someone at the end of life, or living with bereavement, you do not have to navigate it alone.
I specialise in supporting people through some of life’s most difficult and emotional experiences, including:
I specialise in supporting people through some of life’s most difficult and emotional experiences, including:
You may not know exactly what you need — and that’s completely okay. We can figure that out together.
There is no fixed script for how you “should” cope. We move at your pace.
I work with clients in Portishead, Bristol and surrounding areas, as well as offering online sessions across the UK.

Talking about painful or deeply personal experiences can feel daunting. Many people come to counselling unsure where to begin.
You don’t need the right words.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need a place where you can be heard.
Alongside my private practice, I have:
Talking about painful or deeply personal experiences can feel daunting. Many people come to counselling unsure where to begin.
You don’t need the right words.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need a place where you can be heard.
Alongside my private practice, I have:
These experiences have deepened my understanding of how complex, emotional and life-changing these journeys can be.
Supporting people through cancer care, end of life and bereavement is work I hold with deep respect.
Behind every diagnosis is a person. Behind every loss is a relationship. Behind every “I’m fine” is often something much more vulnerable.
My role is not to fix or rush you through grief or any other burden you may have, It is to sit alongsid
Supporting people through cancer care, end of life and bereavement is work I hold with deep respect.
Behind every diagnosis is a person. Behind every loss is a relationship. Behind every “I’m fine” is often something much more vulnerable.
My role is not to fix or rush you through grief or any other burden you may have, It is to sit alongside you with warmth, honesty and steady support while you find your way forward.
Reaching out can feel like the hardest part.
You don’t need to know exactly what to say — just get in touch, and we can take it from there.
I offer specialist counselling and grief support in a calm, confidential and deeply compassionate space.
FACE TO FACE APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
A Private, Comfortable Therapy Room in Portishead, BS20 6LA
ZOOM APPOINTMENTS ALSO AVAILABLE
Working online is just as effective as face to face and has worked exceedingly well with many clients.
I continue to enjoy this mode of working, as visually it is good to see who you are talking to, from both sides of the camera. This method of counselling is also boundary free and offered wherever you live.
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