Director
CurrentI am delighted to be following my passion having launched my own business Aspire Counselling after many years working in the Ports, Logistics and Engineering sector. Throughout my career it has always been about the people and I have worked with some amazing colleagues and clients and have focussed my energy on building a strong team spirit offering guidance and support. Having trained as a Counsellor in 2011 where I specialised in grief and loss, anxiety and depression I have witnessed the impact personal life events have on people while juggling the day to day pressure of working in a busy environment, dealing with deadlines, external events like Coronavirus and trying to convince employers, employees, colleagues and family that everything is ok . It is hard enough to find support within companies and even those that really embrace the need for it have to work extremely hard to overcome the stigma that still exists around mental health issues. Offering the support doesnt mean people feel able to ask for it - that comes from creating a culture and environment based on respect and trust. As well as my 1-1 private counselling I will also be working with Employers offering guidance to the Board / Senior Management team of what to look out for and how to get immediate support to their staff in a safe, confidential and empathic way. I welcome the opportunity to explore further how I can use my background to assist businesses in the future
