Life can feel incredibly difficult when our relationships, with a partner or with ourselves , aren’t where we want them to be.
I specialise in counselling for both individuals and couples who are experiencing relationship challenges, and also support people who are single and wanting a relationship but it doesn't seem to be working for you and you want to explore why this might be happening.
You may be struggling with communication, connection or intimacy, finding it hard to feel emotionally close, or noticing that past experiences are affecting your current relationships.
My work is grounded in an attachment-focused approach, helping you understand the patterns and emotional responses that sit underneath the surface. Together, we explore how your past experiences may be shaping the way you relate to yourself and others today, and gently work towards creating new, healthier ways of connecting.
Many of the people I work with also experience anxiety, depression or low self-esteem, especially when these feelings are linked to relationships. I offer a warm, collaborative and non-judgmental space where you can talk openly, gain clarity, and begin to build more secure and fulfilling relationships.
Please feel free to reach out if you feel I can be of support.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Hypnotherapy, Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #269070
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Very wonderful therapist and a lot of great help and advice input discussions and helped me a lot
Written on Apr 25, 2026 after therapy with Colette for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Really helpful
Written on Sep 23, 2025 after therapy with Colette for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Such a special individual, who put me at ease straight away!
Written on Jan 20, 2023 after therapy with Colette for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and self esteem
I cannot thank Colette enough for helping me on my journey of bettering myself. She makes me very comfortable sharing difficult experiences. She listens to me and understands what my feelings are. She sends me a variety of techniques to try to achieve my goals. Most importantly she offers me directions when I am lost. I am very grateful for her help and support and Betterhelp. Thank you.
Written on Nov 17, 2022 after therapy with Colette for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Colette has been warm, attentive and really focused on meeting my specific needs. I've valued her approach of bringing in techniques for me to try that could help with my particular issues. Truly pleased.
Written on Sep 09, 2022 after therapy with Colette for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Very warm and welcoming with insightful feedback and a thought provoking questioning style. Good humoured and very reliable and understanding. Has helped with our relationship as a couple and family, whilst also giving us individual help overcoming trauma
Written on Jul 27, 2022 after therapy with Colette for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management