Welcome to
New Direction Therapies
Compassionate support for anxiety, bereavement, overwhelm, and overthinking, with online, phone, or in-person counselling in Reading, Woodley, Henley-on-Thames, and across Berkshire.
Compassionate, Professional Counselling and Hypnotherapy to Help You Feel Understood, Supported, and Back in Control
Finding Support and Understanding
Based in Reading, I provide support to clients Online, in Woodley, and in Henley-on-Thames.
I know it can feel daunting to reach out, but if you’re reading this, you’ve already taken an important step toward feeling better. You’re one step closer, and I’d be glad to have a chat with you.
I also understand how powerful it can be to share your feelings in a safe, nonjudgmental space. My own experience of finding support made a profound difference in my life, helping me build a foundation for a calmer, more confident future. It’s inspired me to help others find the same sense of clarity, peace, and hope.
In addition to running my private practice, I have many years of experience working in education, supporting young people and adults with their mental health and personal development. I have also had the privilege of working as a Counsellor in a local hospice, guiding individuals of all ages through grief, anxiety, and depression with care and understanding.
These experiences have given me the skills and insight to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges. Whether you’re facing overwhelming emotions, anxiety, loss, or simply seeking clarity, counselling can provide the support and tools to restore balance, regain control, and move forward with confidence.
If you’re ready to take the first step toward a calmer, more fulfilling life, I am here to support you. You don’t have to face this alone. Let’s begin this journey together.
My Qualifications
- Level 5 Prof Dip in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practise MNCPS (Acc)
- Level 4 Dip in Counselling Skills and Theory
- Dip in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills
Your counselling and hypnotherapy take place in a calm, safe, and supportive space. Online, over the phone, or face-to-face, you can explore your feelings openly and without judgment.
Together, we can explore any hurdle.
Do you often feel overwhelmed, caught in overthinking, or catastrophize the worst possible outcomes?
If anxiety, insecurity, low self-esteem, bereavement, or grief are making everyday challenges feel overwhelming, you’re not alone, and you don’t have to face this on your own.
I offer a safe, supportive space to help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface, make sense of your feelings, and develop practical strategies that build confidence, restore calm, and give you a sense of control.
Counselling and hypnotherapy are tailored to your needs, whether online in your own space or face-to-face in Woodley and Henley-on-Thames. If this feels like the right next step, you’re welcome to get in touch — I’m here to support you.
Take the first steps and contact me today. You deserve to feel better.
My Approach to Counselling
As a pluralistic counsellor, I draw upon various therapeutic styles to tailor your therapy to suit your needs. What suits another person may not suit you.
The most important part of counselling isn’t just the training; it’s building a trusting relationship where you feel safe and comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions without judgment. I’m here to support you through difficult times, helping you understand your feelings and develop coping strategies that guide you toward the outcomes you want.
What is Hypnotherapy?
Hypnotherapy is a gentle, powerful way to create positive changes in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It works with the subconscious mind, the part of us where habits, emotions, and deeply held patterns are rooted. Often, our past experiences influence the way we think and act, even when we’re trying to make changes consciously, which can make it feel difficult to move forward on our own.
During a hypnotherapy session, you’ll be guided into a relaxed, focused state where you remain fully in control. This allows your subconscious mind to become more open to positive suggestions, helping you develop new ways of thinking, feeling, and responding. You’ll also have the opportunity to talk through your challenges in detail, while feeling safe, supported, and understood.
Hypnotherapy is a recognised therapy that can help with many emotional and physical challenges, including:
(anxiety, stress, sleep, confidence, grief, etc.)
If this feels like the right next step, you’re welcome to get in touch. I’d be glad to support you in exploring hypnotherapy and how it can help you make meaningful changes.
Stopping smoking
Weight management
Stress
Anxiety
Phobias
IBS
Addiction and habit disorders
Confidence and self-esteem
Obsessive-compulsive disorders
Many people use hypnotherapy for weight loss and smoking cessation. Hypnosis for weight loss, for example, has been proven to be more effective than dieting because it aims to alter a person's perception of food and eating, rather than simply limiting calorie intake for a temporary period. It is also proven to be three times more effective when giving up smoking than the use of nicotine patches alone.
Location
I am based in Woodley, Reading and Henley. Offering professional online and face to face therapy, with flexible scheduling.
Cherry Tree Centre in Henley, RG92AY.
3 Way Physiotherapy, Woodley, RG5 4JB.
Fees
50 minute face-to-face counselling sessions
£65 per session
50 minute online/phone sessions
£60 per session
15 minute Discovery Call
FREE
Hypnotherapy
50 minute sessions
£70
Students
I provide a limited amount of reduced-priced sessions for students, please contact me for availability.
Cancellation
Please note that if you wish to cancel, I will need 48 hours' notice; otherwise, you will have to pay for your session.
Payment
I have flexible payment methods such as bank transfer, debit/credit card or Apple Pay.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or to arrange an initial appointment. I am here to help. You can also call me on +44 7971 574528 and I'll be happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.