I am not currently accepting new clients. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
Willow & Thyme Therapy
Counselling and Psychotherapy in Cheltenham
Welcome to
Willow & Thyme Therapy
You’re already on your way; I’ll meet you where you are.
Life can feel like a series of transitions
Does life ever feel like a giant to-do list? You're ticking off daily tasks, but it still feels like something is missing? Or the opposite, do you feel like you just cannot get ahead? A sense of stability and routine feels out of reach because major life events whirl by one after another? These two scenarios may seem opposed, but in both, I see the possibility for change. A readiness for transition.
There are times when we feel we are perpetually in motion; there are also seasons of stasis when we ache for change. Sometimes the transition between being and doing falls out balance. Transitions can be expected phases of life: moving somewhere new, relationships, parenthood, menstruation and menopause, retirement. Or, transitions can be unexpected: career change, bereavement, divorce, health challenges, a general feeling of 'stuckness'. Whether expected, unexpected, or somewhere in between, changes in life can affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Life events may even influence our sense of self and identity.
I aim to offer a safe and confidential environment to help you make sense of your experience: the transition itself and the accompanying thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
I am an accredited member of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and follow their code of ethics.
You're already on your way . . .
But navigating the mental health landscape can be challenging and I want to meet you where you are. So let's break this process down into 3 steps:
- Schedule a complimentary 30-minute initial consultation.
- We will have a chat online or over the phone to get to know each other.
- If we decide to work together, we will agree on how often to meet and your preference for online or outdoor sessions.
Online Therapy
Skip the commute to more easily find time in your busy schedule. I use a secure video platform integrated into a practice management system. You will not need to create an account or download any additional software. Reminder emails, invoicing, payment, and your sessions are hosted securely in one place.
Common Areas of Support
- Menstrual cycle support
- Menopause
- Confidence & self-esteem
- Feelings of stress or anxiety
- Motivation
- Identity & sense of self
- Conflict at work, university, or college
- Understanding family dynamics
- Cultural issues, immigration, or life as an 'expat'
- Gender & Sexuality
- Pregnancy & Parenting
- Retirement
- Grief, loss, or bereavement
- Trauma
- Depression
- Anxiety
Walk & Talk Therapy
Just as we have an impact on the world around us, it has an impact on us. Walk and talk therapy is a type of ecotherapy that brings the session outside. Moving at your own pace we will observe the connections between mind, body, nature, and community in relation to your experience.
All walk and talk sessions are held on a quiet, public right of way in Cheltenham.
What to expect
Online or outside, my aim as your therapist is to meet you where you are and walk alongside you without judgment. I offer short and long-term talk therapy services for people navigating life's challenges. Whether you need short-term support to cope with a transition or are looking to better understand long-term patterns in your life, I hope to provide a safe, confidential, and comfortable space for you to explore your inner world.
You may see a variety of different therapeutic approaches in your search for the right practitioner. Not all therapy is characterised by prescribed solutions or advice; the approaches I use centre the process of self-empowerment and self-understanding, leading to organic, committed change. Please feel free to ask questions every step along the way. This time, this work, it’s yours.
Get in touch
Please note: I do not have availability for new clients at this time.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how therapy works or to arrange an appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
I aim to respond to enquiries within 48 hours.
“I am a willow of the wilderness, Loving the wind that bent me.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
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