Empathic, listening, mindful therapies

BACP Accredited Psychotherapist in Banbury

Hello and a warm welcome.

I'm a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner who is BACP Accredited. I provide tailored and effective therapy to meet the needs of couples, individuals, children and young people. I work face to face in Banbury as well as online.

What does Elm mean?

I chose the name Elm because the letters stand for empowering, listening and mindful, which reflect my way of working.

If you're considering counselling, finding the right therapist is most important. Feeling safe, heard and understood are known to influence how effective any form of psychotherapy can be. I hope the information here helps you decide if I'm the right therapist for you. I also offer a free confidential phone call to help in making your decision.

What I can help with

I can help with processing a wide-range of issues causing distress, including, but not limited to:

Trauma

Bereavement, grief and loss

Depression

Anxiety, stress, over-thinking

Loneliness

Low self-esteem

Shame or guilt

Family / relationship problems

Life transitions & change

Kind words

"Thank you so much…. I'm so glad I came. I'm sleeping much better, and the techniques work brilliantly. I'm grateful to you for putting me back together."

M, Oxfordshire

"Thank you for your support and guidance during our sessions, it's been invaluable, and I've learned to appreciate myself much more."

H, Warwickshire

"Thank you for helping me through my grief. I'm able to manage my anxious feelings and have hope for the future."

D, Northamptonshire

"I'd like to thank you very much for all the help and support you've shown [son, 13]. He has enjoyed his sessions with you and found them hugely helpful…we've managed to communicate without ending in arguments or upset."

L, Oxfordshire

"Thank you for our sessions, I feel like myself again."

S, Oxfordshire

"Thank you so much for your help, care and support with [daughter, 16]. She's now able to manage her over-thinking and is in a good place which is wonderful!"

A, Oxfordshire

"Thank you for helping [daughter, 15], the sessions are making a noticeable difference and I'm so glad she has someone to talk to confidentially away from the family."

R, Northamptonshire

My services

Individual counselling

Confidential, one-to-one counselling offering space to explore thoughts, feelings and life challenges with support and clarity.

EMDR therapy

An evidence-based therapy helping process distressing experiences safely, without the need to relive past trauma.

Children & young people

Gentle, age-appropriate counselling supporting emotional wellbeing, anxiety and life changes.

Couples counselling

A supportive space for couples to improve communication, understand patterns of relating, and navigate relationship difficulties.

Taking the first step

Beginning counselling can feel daunting, and it's natural to have questions or uncertainties. Taking the first step can be the start of greater clarity, confidence and emotional wellbeing. Contact me here.