Hello - Counsellor in Mansfield here
I support adults and young people aged sixteen and over who feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious or weighed down by experiences they have carried for a long time. My approach is calm, steady and collaborative. You do not have to work through difficult moments on your own.
People often come to me when they are tired of coping, tired of overthinking or unsure how to move forward. Together, we create a space where you can slow down, reflect and begin to understand what is happening for you with more clarity.
You are welcome to book a free fifteen minute consultation to see whether working together feels right for you.
My Story
My route into counselling was shaped by real life rather than a traditional academic path. I have spent more than thirty years working in industry, supporting people through everyday pressures and challenges. I was often the person colleagues turned to when things felt tough, and I naturally found myself listening and helping people make sense of what they were facing.
Several personal losses changed the direction of my life. These were difficult experiences connected to mental health, and they made me rethink what mattered. They also strengthened my commitment to supporting others in a grounded, practical and human way.
I volunteered with Samaritans for several years. That work taught me the value of sitting with someone without judgement or pressure, and it continues to shape how I work as a therapist.
I bring together lived experience, professional training and a straightforward, steady approach. I use person centred therapy with CBT influences to help you understand your experiences, build confidence in your own voice and move toward a life that feels more manageable.
I support adults and young people aged sixteen and over with anxiety, grief, trauma, low self esteem, workplace stress and the emotional weight of life’s challenges. My aim is to offer a space where you can explore what is happening for you at your own pace.
Alongside my professional background, I also bring the perspective of someone who has raised children and navigated menopause and midlife. These experiences have shaped my understanding of the emotional and identity shifts that many people face at this stage of life.
I also recognise that men experience their own version of midlife change, sometimes called 'the manopause' where shifts in hormones, mood, confidence and relationships can feel confusing or difficult. I approach this work with steadiness, practicality and respect.
If you are considering counselling, I offer a free fifteen minute consultation.
What to Expect
Starting counselling can feel daunting, so I aim to make the process as calm and straightforward as possible. In our first session, we’ll talk about what’s been going on for you and what you’re hoping for from therapy. There’s no pressure to share everything at once, we go at your pace. Over time, we’ll explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences together, helping you make sense of things and find steadier ground.
Aceso Wellbeing is a private counselling practice based in Mansfield and serving the wider Nottinghamshire area. I work as a service-area practitioner, which means I don't operate from a public visiting address. Sessions are held online across UK or in a pre-arranged therapeutic spaces.