Biog
I work mainly using a series of short-term interventions, at times of crisis to empower the individual. I do work longer-term as well. I have several years experience of working with Gay men in areas of sexual health/HIV. I also have experience of working with sexual orientation/identity issues, drugs/alcohol and addictive behaviours.
I work as an HIV counsellor in a community setting in the NHS. I am aware that people can be stigmatised and marginalised by prejudices, so I work mainly Humanistically within an Integrative approach. I work with individuals and couples (both same and opposite sexes).
Issues I can help with
Addictive behaviour
Anxiety
Bereavement/loss
Depression
Ill-health
Isolation
Loneliness
Relationships
Separation
Sexual health
Suicidal thoughts and stress
HIV: concerns over, risks of HIV transmission, unprotected sex, disclosure of HIV status, pregnancy, diagnosis/testing or treatments for HIV
Session details
50 minute (hour) sessions usually weekly, although I can be flexible. Rates ; individuals; £20 initial assessment, £40 sessions, Couples; £40 initial session, £60 sessions, however these rates are negotiable. I also facilitate support groups.
