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An accredited counsellor working with adults and teens to understand anxiety, find your voice and take back control of your life.

Hi there, I'm Rhi

About

Throughout my teens and early twenties, I struggled with anxiety and low self-esteem. Therapy helped me to understand myself and take back control of my life. So much so, I trained in counselling myself. I wanted to support others to break free from the patterns that had once held me back.

Since qualifying, I have worked in a range of therapy settings supporting both adults and teens. I met some wonderful people, I learned a lot and the work that I did felt meaningful.

But ultimately, I was stretching myself to fit into spaces that didn’t feel right for me. I was working hard towards goals that were set by other people, often feeling anxious about the future and exhausted at the end of each day.

Old narratives, written by others, were keeping me stuck in patterns that I was ready to move on from and so I took back control. 



I listened to that feeling that told me 'somethings not right here'. It can actually be there to help us, it just gets a bit misunderstood sometimes. 

I chose to focus on building a life that I can thrive in where I work with people who are feeling held back by anxiety and low self-esteem.

You too can break free from old patterns to make lasting changes and you absolutely don’t have to do it alone!

We don't let old narratives run the show here.

My Story

If you feel like you overthink everything: conversations, decisions, texts you sent three days ago. If you say yes when you mean no, because the guilt of disappointing someone feels worse than running yourself into the ground. If you wake up some mornings with that heavy feeling before the day has even started, you're in the right place!

I work with clients who feel like they've lost their sense of what's right for them and are ready to find their voice again.

"I was trying to fit into a life that no longer served me"

🌊 I live in Devon so when I'm not counselling, I'm usually at the beach!

🎶 In true 'theatre kid' style, I have always loved musical theatre and live music. And while I no longer brave the stage myself, I snap up any opportunity to see a show.

🧁 My life is fuelled by sweet treats and good coffee. Whether that's a almond croissant between sessions or finding a seaside cafe with cake on the weekends.

Get to know me

I love working with people to

Truly understand anxiety
so that life is no longer ruled by it.

Get to the root of things. Together, we explore where it all comes from so that you can make changes that really last.

Reclaim your voice and create a life you
can thrive in.

Qualifications and Training

✨Foundation Degree in Counselling

✨Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

✨Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling

✨Advanced Specialist Training in Counselling Children and Young People

✨Understanding and Application of Solution Focused Therapy

✨Treating Anxiety in Young People

✨Building Resilience in Children and Adolescents

✨Safeguarding Children - Level 2

The most incredible turning point in someone's life starts with the words
'I don't want this for myself any more'
The brave souls who honour that voice end up changing their lives forever
- 'The Next Day'

To book a free, no obligation 20 minute call, please complete the form below. I'll be in touch via email to schedule the call.

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