Hi, I’m Annabelle. I’m a BACP registered counsellor and horticultural therapist. I aim to offer adults the opportunity to work with me in a humanistic and creative approach.
I have a particular interest in working with emotions, visualisation, sandtray and creative art where appropriate to aid my client’s therapeutic process. My passion for combining physical activities, such as nature connection and art within conversations, influences my approach, but adapting to meet my client and their preferred ways of working is my priority.
Talking and being able to verbalise words and emotions is possible for some people, for others it isn’t. I feel that offering creative counselling enables and empowers everyone to express themselves through any medium that feels right to them in that moment.
As someone with late-diagnosed autism and ADHD, I have a particular interest in neurodiversity and supporting neurodivergent clients. I have experience working with a range of client challenges, including anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, bereavement, abuse, substance misuse and addiction.
I believe that each person is the expert of their own experience. I won’t tell you what to do or assume that I know all the answers. Instead, I will work collaboratively with you to ensure that your experience, needs, and goals are at the heart of each session, and support you to achieve greater understanding, increased clarity, reduced distress, and fulfilment of your highest potential.
When not working I like to spend time outside with my partner and young daughter, hiking, gardening, caring for our small flock of sheep or printmaking.