About Me
Hello, I'm Tours,
I believe that feeling truly heard can be the beginning of healing.
Reaching out for counselling can feel like one of the hardest steps to take. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck or simply exhausted from carrying everything on your own, my aim is to offer a space where you feel safe enough to begin talking.
I'm a warm, compassionate counsellor who believes therapy should feel like a genuine conversation rather than something clinical or intimidating. Every person arrives with a different story, which is why I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Together we'll work at your pace, making sense of your experiences and finding a way forward that feels right for you.
BACP Registered Counsellor |
Trauma & Domestic Abuse Specialist in Somerset
My experience in trauma & relationship recovery
Much of my professional career has been dedicated to supporting people affected by domestic abuse and trauma.
Over the years I've worked alongside hundreds of survivors, helping people rebuild confidence, understand the effects of trauma and reconnect with themselves after experiences that have changed the way they see the world.
Trauma doesn't always look like what people expect. It can leave people questioning themselves, struggling with anxiety, feeling disconnected from others or finding it difficult to trust again.
Because of this experience, I have developed a particular understanding of the long-term impact of coercive control, emotional abuse, psychological trauma and the lasting effects these experiences can have on everyday life.
Although this is my specialist area, my practice is open to anyone navigating life's challenges, whether that's anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem or simply feeling stuck.
Beyond the therapy room
Alongside my private practice, I continue to work within domestic abuse recovery, facilitating therapeutic groups and helping raise awareness of trauma and recovery within the local community.
Staying connected to this work means I continue learning, developing and bringing current knowledge and experience into my counselling practice.
Finding the right counsellor matters
Choosing the right counsellor is personal. You need someone you feel comfortable talking to, not simply someone with the right qualifications on paper.
That's why I offer an initial consultation. We can talk about what has brought you to counselling; you can talk about anything you need to, and we can get a sense of whether working together feels right.
You don't need to have everything figured out before you begin. Sometimes the first conversation is enough to start making sense of things.