My personal journey

My personal journey into becoming a counsellor started in my early forties, after raising a family. Before this I had worked in various forward facing roles of which one was within the fast-paced financial sector in London, where I worked with a wide variety of personalities and always enjoyed meeting new people. Whilst raising my family I was aware how situations from my past had affected my adult life. My only regret was that counselling was not offered to me at a young age. I felt a strong desire to use my own personal life experiences to help others. Childhood and late teens, had been far from easy, marked by upheaval, loss, heartbreak and confusion. These challenges led me to seek personal therapy later in life, and through self-exploration, and acceptance, I came to appreciate the true value of therapy with a trusted therapist. I later embarked on becoming a mentor for teens, where I witnessed firsthand how having a trusted confidant greatly improved their mental health and confidence. This inspired me to pursue further personal growth through study and eventually work towards becoming a qualified counsellor, all whilst continuing to volunteer and support others along the way.