Hi!

I am a mum to two beautiful daughters, a wife, a daughter, a sister, an auntie, a friend, an experienced Mentor with over 14 years experience and an Integrative Counsellor in South Ockendon, Thurrock.

I have had a variety of different roles and worked in a variety of different settings but I found my passion in helping others many years ago when I started my journey in Youth & Community work. I studied Informal Education in Youth & Community working with those ages 8-18 years old and up to 25 years with SEND. This would entail things like targeted group work projects such as girls self esteem, 1:1 work, providing support to students transitioning within school, teaching life skills and much more.

I am currently counselling adults in addiction recovery from substance misuse and currently working in secondary schools delivering 1:1 mentoring to students as well as mental health programmes, educating and equipping young people to have healthier coping strategies in order to gain resilience and have better and more positive well-being.  

My expertise and passion is in supporting and motivating young people to reach their full potential, believing and encouraging them that they can do whatever they put their mind to. I strongly believe young people can achieve this if they are nurtured and given the right environment in order for them to thrive & flourish. I have experience in working and supporting young people in Gangs & County lines where I was able to be a listening ear and provide guidance to those who have experienced this trauma. 

Unique Purpose Counselling & Mentoring Service was born from a deep-seated passion for helping others navigate through life's challenges. It became clear to me that many individuals no matter their age sought not just advice, but a compassionate partner on their journey toward self-discovery and healing.

I noticed that I wanted to deepen my knowledge & understanding in not just advising others but I witnessed the need for talking therapy and to have the space to explore thoughts, feelings & behaviours so that clients can develop a better understanding of themselves and others.

I love mentoring, but there is such a beautiful thing about counselling that I fell in love with. It is a time when counsellors and clients come together without the need of opinions or advice, but instead, the counsellor provides the space for the client to find their own solutions. Its an opportunity for them to explore ways to make the changes for themselves while I the counsellor walks alongside them or sometimes it's about accepting where they are at and finding ways in order to deal with their current life problems. 

As an Integrative Counsellor in Thurrock, I can use my skills and the different therapeutic approaches in order to meet your specific needs using Person Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (also know as CBT) and finally Transactional Analysis (also know as TA). 

This understanding fuels my commitment to providing Individual Counselling & Mentoring tailored to the unique needs of each counselling client or mentee. My philosophy is simple: I believe in empowering you to be the change you wish to see in your life. By creating a safe and nurturing space, I encourage open dialogue and genuine connection, enabling my clients to explore their feelings and aspirations without fear of judgement. I am here to walk alongside you, offering support and guidance as you uncover your path to fulfilment and well-being.