Welcome to Perks of Talking
Counselling in Benfleet and Online
Support for adults and young people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, stuck or misunderstood
I offer warm, grounded and neurodiversity-affirming counselling for anxiety, overthinking, low mood, burnout, emotional overwhelm and difficult life experiences.
Whether you are seeking support for yourself or a young person, counselling can provide a calm and accepting space to slow things down, understand what is happening and explore a way forward at your own pace.
Book a free 20-minute consultation
Face-to-face sessions in Benfleet and online counselling across the UK.
Sessions from £45 | Registered Member MBACP | Currently accepting new clients
Clarity comes through conversation
“You do not need to have everything figured out. You just need a place to start. That is one of the perks of talking.”
If you are here, perhaps life feels heavy right now. You may have been trying to function as expected while feeling anxious, exhausted, overwhelmed or stuck underneath.
Your mind might rarely switch off, your emotions may feel intense, or your energy might be unpredictable. You may be neurodivergent, exploring whether you could be autistic or have ADHD, or simply feel that you do not fit neatly into the usual boxes.
You are not alone, and you are not “too much”. Counselling can offer a space where you do not have to mask, perform or have all the right words.
I am an integrative counsellor with a particular focus on anxiety, emotional overwhelm and diverse minds. I work with autistic and ADHD experiences, highly sensitive people, deep thinkers and young people navigating busy internal worlds.
My approach is steady, collaborative and curious. Together, we can explore what may be happening beneath the surface, develop a greater understanding of your experiences and consider changes that feel meaningful and manageable for you.
Based in Benfleet, Essex, I offer face-to-face counselling and secure online sessions through Google Meet. Telephone appointments may also be available where appropriate.
What I Can Help With
Anxiety & chronic worry
Overwhelm & emotional overload
Burnout (life, school, work, sensory)
Identity struggles
Low mood / depression
Shutdowns, avoidance, masking
Relationship/communication difficulties
Neurodivergt support
Feeling misunderstood, different, or out of place
Trauma

