One of my first jobs was in a pub and I loved it. 

For me, there’s nothing better than working with people and hearing their stories (I think of it as part of my counselling training). In my early twenties I started working at a homeless hostel and learnt a huge amount from the people there. I enjoyed support work but knew I needed to get better at helping people change. I had people relying on me and wanted to do them justice.

Through studying and my own therapy, I fell in love with counselling. 

It wasn’t an easy journey but it was hugely worthwhile. And after 12 years of support work (and 5 years in therapy) I got my first counselling job. I’ll never forget how excited I was, nor how lucky I felt, counselling jobs are rare and it was a huge validation for all my hard work.

So far, I’ve counselled with:-

• New Pathways (clients who’ve experienced rape and sexual abuse.)
• Cardiff Alcohol and Drug Team.
• Cardiff Council Employee Counselling Service.
• University of South Wales, (counselling students.)

I’ve led support groups and training for:-

• NAPAC a national charity that supports adults who experienced abuse in childhood.

And I’ve just written an Ebook on Counselling:-

• I wrote this to do my bit to address the misunderstanding (and sometimes stigma) of what counselling is and who it’s for. In jargon-free language and with plenty of examples, this full-length book guides you through the process of changing anything in counselling.

Christian, Cardiff

• EMCC Accredited (European Mentoring & Coaching Council), Senior Practitioner in Coaching Qualification – OCT 2019 to present.
• Postgraduate Diploma, Therapeutic Counselling (Integrative) – JAN 2009
  University of Wales, Newport
• Qualified Member of BACP (British Association of Counselling And Psychotherapy) – JAN 2009
  The main professional body for counselling in the UK.
• BACP Accreditation Awarded – JULY 2013
  Accredited status recognises experience and ethical practice in the field.
• I regularly attend ongoing training. So you get the most up-to-date service.

Because all clients are different, I integrates three main styles of counselling and coaching – Person-centered, Psychodynamic and CBT. This means whatever difficulties you have (and which ever way you prefer to work) I’ll provide a service unique to you.

As my work, experience and self-development continue, I’m always learning new ways to help you so I also use (and I’m trained in):-

• Motivational Interviewing.
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
• ‘Tapping’ from EFT – Emotional Freedom technique.
• Mindfulness.

I’m a self-help junkie. New ways to beat stress, balance emotions and break-through old mindsets? Give me more of that! There’s always more we can learn about ourselves. And the good news? As my client, you’ll benefit from everything I’m discovering.

I never thought I’d be working for myself. I’ve always loved the services and working ‘on the front line’. Due to funding cuts and a lack of investment in counselling, my focus is now on my private practice and helping make counselling and coaching more accessible and understood. Counselling (and counsellors) have a huge amount of knowledge and it’s become my mission to share as much of this as I can.

I’m always talking to clients about the ways they relax, and unwind. Doing what you love is important for your health but it can be hard making time for it when you’re busy. Despite growing up in London I’m never happier these days than when I’m up a mountain or on the beach. So I make sure I schedule it in!