Hi, I’m Hannah.
I provide a quiet, non-judgemental space to talk through whatever’s on your mind, at a pace that feels right for you.
If you’ve ended up here, you might be having a hard time. That’s okay. There’s no pressure on this page.
Get in touch
A little about me.
I trained as a counsellor because the world isn’t always kind, and most of us need somewhere quiet to put down what we’re carrying.
For several years I’ve sat alongside people through some of the hardest chapters of their lives: abuse, grief, identity, the slow grind of overwhelm. I’ve watched what changes when someone is properly heard.
I’m BACP-registered and work in a person-centred way. Which is a quiet way of saying: I won’t try to fix you, I won’t pretend to have answers I don’t, and we’ll work at your pace, together.
I’m not here to fix you.
You’re not broken.
My job is to listen, properly. To be on your side. And to hold a space where it’s safe to say the things you might not have said out loud before.
Some weeks we’ll talk a lot. Some weeks we won’t say much at all. Both are okay.
People come to me for all sorts of reasons.
The areas I’ve spent the most time with are these.
Domestic abuse
Recent or from a long time ago: controlling, coercive, or violent relationships.
Sexual abuse and assault
A gentle, confidential space to process what’s happened, on your terms.
Autism
Experience of working with autistic clients and how things feel from their perspective.
ADHD
Making sense of a diagnosis, managing overwhelm, the bits that don’t get talked about.
Stress & anxiety
The kind that’s been there a while, or the kind that’s recently arrived. Burnout, overwhelm, the body that won’t switch off.
Grief
Loss of someone close, or the quieter griefs: endings, illness, the life that didn’t quite happen.
If something’s weighing on you and you’re not sure it “counts”, please get in touch anyway. It probably does.
The shape of our time together.
- Length
- 50 minutes, usually weekly at the same time. That consistency tends to help.
- Where
- Online via Google Meet or by telephone, or potentially in person in Resolven. Whichever works best for you.
- First step
- A short phone call so you can get a feel for me and decide if it feels like a fit. No commitment.
- Confidentiality
- What you share with me stays between us, with a few specific exceptions I’ll be upfront about before we start.
Plain about cost.
- Standard
- £50 per session.
- Students
- £30 per session, online and telephone only.
- Concessions
- £30 per session. Email for further details.
What people often wonder.
I don’t know where to start. Is that a problem?
No. Most people don’t. We’ll find our way in together. You don’t need to come with a plan.
What if I cry, get angry, or can’t speak?
All of those are welcome. Counselling makes room for the bits of you that don’t usually get to come out.
Is what I share confidential?
Yes, with very few exceptions, like if there’s a serious risk to you or someone else. I’ll explain these fully before we start.
How long do people usually come for?
It varies. Some people come for a few weeks; others for many months. There’s no right answer, and you can stop whenever feels right.
What if it doesn’t feel like a fit?
Then it doesn’t, and that’s okay. The first call is exactly for working that out. If I’m not the right counsellor for you, I’ll happily suggest someone who might be.
The difference between week 1 and week 8 is day and night. Hannah has helped me see myself as others see me and got me out of the negative rut I was in.
Honestly, I don’t think I would have made it through the past eight months without having Hannah to talk to. I had been bottling up emotions since I was about twelve. Now I’m able to feel sadness, but also love, happiness, and empathy: emotions I hadn’t truly experienced in a long time.
It’s been such a fulfilling journey. As a mum to a child with a rare genetic condition, I function day to day at such a high rate of pressure and stress. Having the safe environment has helped me open up, and continue to be the best version of myself for my daughter, my family, and for me. The service has been a lifeline.
These sessions have been vital to my wellbeing. When I became a parent, especially with our son having additional needs, I forgot who I was, and these sessions have helped me make space for me. I had pushed friends and family away, but I have now got in touch with people I hadn’t spoken to in years. I’m starting to let people in again.
Thank you Hannah for your listening and compassionate approach to my day-to-day problems and issues. The outlet has probably saved my marriage. The stress and pressure put on all family members by having autism in the family cannot be understated.
When you’re ready.
Drop me an email and I’ll get back to you within a couple of working days. There’s no commitment. We can have a phone call first to see if it feels like a fit.