My aim is to give empathy, unconditional acceptance and honesty, having walked through difficult times myself. My first wife died of breast cancer at age 34 leaving me to raise a two and a half year old daughter. Bereavement, stress, depression, anger and anxiety have all, at some time or other, been part of my own walk.

As a father now to a large family of seven children (incl. five step-children going through teenage years) I know some of the pain, turmoil and conflicts of family life. Marriage guidance, couples' relationships, parenting and family issues are of special interest to me and I have gained valuable personal experience in these areas.

In addition to having my own private counselling practice in Kettering, I am a counsellor at a G.P.'s surgery in Corby and a counsellor to prisoners at H.M.Prison Wellingborough. I am CRB checked and currently working with troubled 16-25 year olds for a national charity organisation in Kettering.

As an 'Integrative' counsellor, I counsel from both Person-Centred and Psychodynamic approaches, where necessary using Cognitive Behaviourial Therapy. A university graduate with a BA Hons. in Modern History and International Relations, I also hold the AQA Advanced Diploma in Counselling, and am an Accredited Member of the professional body, The Counselling Society. My in-depth knowledge of the Myers-Briggs Psychometric Profile can be used to help assess character/personality types. Being fully insured, I also receive regular personal supervision.

I have a heart for people and a deep compassion for those experiencing difficult times. Having heard many things behind closed doors, my desire is to help and encourage individuals, couples and families to find a way forward in their lives. I can help to provide you with some solutions to the problems you face.  Please click on the "Why Counselling?" link below to see why people come to me for counselling and click on "Testimonials" to see what previous clients have said about how I have helped them. 

If you would like to arrange a free initial consultation at my counselling room in Kettering to see whether I am the right counsellor for you, then please click the "Contact" link below. Potentially there is nothing for you to lose - and much to gain - in us meeting together for the first time to help resolve your situation.