I have continued to work in a gentle person-centred way enabling clients to move through life and feel empowered to help themselves ; counselling and the skills provided have merged with supporting people who are struggling in the community.The "support work'' with Direction to Care has now expanded to incorporate counselling where appropriate for individuals in a very natural way whilst enabling clients to function at home and in the community.Somerset Counselling Service offers home… Show more I have continued to work in a gentle person-centred way enabling clients to move through life and feel empowered to help themselves ; counselling and the skills provided have merged with supporting people who are struggling in the community.The "support work'' with Direction to Care has now expanded to incorporate counselling where appropriate for individuals in a very natural way whilst enabling clients to function at home and in the community.Somerset Counselling Service offers home visits for those struggling to get out as well as a comfortable homely and peaceful space near Langport where clients feel able to explore issues/feelings and so find a manageable way forward in life. Show less

Direction to Care was first established by myself and a colleague offering professional skilled support to individuals living in their homes and occasionally those already in care to maintain quality in their lives and some level of independence.We work in a gentle person-centred way, building confidence and working with individual desire and need.For some -just getting out of the house is a struggle if feeling anxious,depressed or confused-we create connections, bridges and for those needing… Show more Direction to Care was first established by myself and a colleague offering professional skilled support to individuals living in their homes and occasionally those already in care to maintain quality in their lives and some level of independence.We work in a gentle person-centred way, building confidence and working with individual desire and need.For some -just getting out of the house is a struggle if feeling anxious,depressed or confused-we create connections, bridges and for those needing help and support. Show less

Providing counselling through the surgery for free to those living locally using the practice.Referals from the GPS s

Providing counselling support to clients in their homes who are bereaved ,some bereaved through suicide.

Supporting vulnerable clients with mental health issues both in sheltered housing and living in the community to remain as independent and well as possible.Creating support plans,risk assessing,enabling and working with families and other professionals.Working as part of a team.Laterly specialising in the older person's mental health and with memory issues.