About Me

Hi, I'm Lindsey and I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist. 

Feeling depressed or anxious usually signals that you are being adversley affected by the past, present or your needs are not being met.   You may want to address difficulties in your relationship, at work, within your family,  as a parent, your friends or even the way you see yourself, all of which I can support you with.

I offer a kind, caring and safe space for you to discover once and for all exactly what is holding you back. I'll help you unpick some of the unhelpful perceptions you probably have of yourself and support you to discover your true potential. 

I also specialise in working with those who have had difficult family, childhood and/or relationship histories including;

  • Challenging/Toxic Family Dynamics
  • Abuse (including Narcissistic Abuse)
  • Bullying (childhood /at work/as an adult)
  • Domestic Violence/Stalking
  • Assaults and Traumatic Life Events

Our history shapes us and can lead to Self-Doubt, People-Pleasing, Attracting Entitled People, Guilt, Poor Boundaries, Poor Self-Esteem, Fear of Relationships, Trauma Responses (PTSD), Feeling Powerless to make a Change.

I am a genuine and down-to-Earth person and  know making that first contact can be a challenge. Why not start with an email or text? You can then meet me online or over the phone for a FREE 20 minute consultation and if you decide to, have sessions online / over the phone or face to face in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. 

You are far more capable that you know and I'llutilise my knoweldge and expertise to help you realise and experience this. 

I am here to help and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Training

I trained at the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute, a stones throw away from Nottingham Castle in Nottingham city centre. I am a registered member of the UKCP, a major overseeing body of Counsellors and Psychotherapists which means I adhere to their professional and ethical guidelines.

I  have indemnity insurance and in order to meet professional standards set out by the UKCP, my work is overseen by a supervisor who is also accredited.

Further to this I have both Drama and Teaching degrees and over 25 years experience of working with older children, teenagers and young adults. In particular, I have specialised in those with emotional, behavioural and social difficulties and who have struggled within a school environment and with their relationships with both adults and other young people. My Masters Thesis focused on a Person Centred understanding of ADHD.

Qualifications & Experience

MSc Person Centred Psychotherapy 2013

Previous Study:

A Relational Approach to the Treatment of Trauma

Experience

2024 to date - IAPT Service (Step 3) Xyla Digital Therapy

2020 to 2022 - IAPT Service (Step 3) Counsellor for range of Mental Health Issues

Previous Experience:

NHS (Step 4 ) PTSD / Trauma Counselling Service
School Based Counselling Service
Alcohol & Drug Addiction Counselling Service
Young Person's Counselling Service
Women and Girls' Counselling Service
Survivors of Sexual Abuse Counselling Service
Probation Counselling Service

My above experience has given me the opportunity to work with a diverse range of adults as well as young people in a range of settings presenting with a wide variety of issues. As a person centred counsellor I deeply believe that it is the quality of the working relationship that provides the person the necessary supportive, non-judgemental and safe environment in which to explore, experience, understand and grow.

I work with my pack in the room, almost always Bertie and Lexy.  We are very honoured if Billiam joins us.  He is defintelty the boss.....

Left: Lexi ( Lex, Lexicon, Lexington Stanley...)   Middle: Billy ( Billiam, William, Billy the Kit, 'The Boss'...)   Right:  Bertie (Bertram, Bertie Boo, Bert...)