At eighteen, I started work for a builders merchant called Travis Perkins, unaware that thirty years ago women didn't work for Builders Merchants! I later moved to City Plumbing and spent the next twenty years, in management roles there. Until I made the decision to take a demotion and became a part time sales assistant, staying with City Plumbing. This gave me time to return to education, and volunteer.  

I started to volunteer for SHOUT on their text helpline, whilst studying for a Psychology Degree with the Open University.  After which I started training to be a counsellor, which took a further three and a half years. During my training I worked for eighteen months as a placement counsellor at a National Cancer Charity and South Manchester Centre for Counselling.  

Since Elbee Counselling was established I have worked with clients for many different reasons, including; relationship breakdown,  cancer diagnosis, grief, anger, menopause, self worth, anxiety, adult child estrangement depression and ADHD.

I have specialist knowledge of Perimenopause and Menopause, Type 2 Diabetes, Weight Loss Jabs, Adult Estranged Children, Adult Children of Alcoholics and Men's Mental Health.

I have experience of working within the LGBTQIA+ community, including with both male and female trans clients. I passionately believe everyone has the right to feel safe, seen and heard.  It is my hope that the  counselling environment we create together, will always provide a safe space for you. 

To my male clients I just want to add that thirty years in Plumbing and Heating means I speak your language, whatever your background, just bring yourself.  

I have a passion for supporting clients and I encourage you to reach out for counselling, without fear of judgement or stigma. I've been there myself and I understand just what a difficult first step it can be.