How I Work

Welcome, I'm Rose. Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting — but you don’t have to do it alone. If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in low mood, or simply not like yourself, I’m here to help. 

I offer a warm, down-to-earth space where you can pause, breathe, and begin to make sense of whatever you’re going through. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges or struggling with self-esteem, I will walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity and care. Together we make sense of your experiences, building self-awareness, resilience and self-compassion. I work integratively, with a foundation in person-centred therapy, adapting our sessions to meet your unique needs. I also offer practical, evidence-based tools to help you understand your thoughts, emotions and nervous system, supporting lasting wellbeing.

Who I Help

You may have arrived here feeling unsure of yourself, doubting your abilities, or quietly believing you’re “not enough.”  It can feel like carrying an invisible weight, whether this is recent or long-standing. Perhaps anxiety, low self-esteem, or a change in your circumstances — such as bereavement, loss, or an unexpected life shift — is affecting how you see yourself and your relationships. You may be longing to feel more confident, more like yourself again, and able to move through life with greater ease. I work with people who feel this way…

My Experience & Ongoing Learning
As a committed practitioner, I am constantly increasing my knowledge and continuing professional development with specialist training, most recently in anxiety and stress, nervous system and emotional  regulation, grief and loss, shame and guilt and  specialist menopause counselling support.  I also offer Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), offering short-term support focusing on specific problems and working collaboratively with clients within a person-centred approach.

What I Can Help With

Adults of all ages (late teens to post-retirement) and can support in many areas, including:

• Confidence, self-esteem & identity
• Anxiety, stress, depression, and low mood
• Menopause and perimenopause transition
• Nervous system and emotional regulation
• Bereavement, grief, and loss (including miscarriage)
• Abuse recovery
• Work-related stress and burnout
• Relationship breakdown and interpersonal difficulties
• Carer support
• Performance anxiety (focus on a specific problem e.g. stage fright, public speaking, exams etc)

Appointments

I welcome an initial 20-minute consultation free of charge, where you can discuss the counselling process and explore any thoughts, feelings or questions you may have. 

*In person appointments available in  Oakham and Cambridge

*online appointments available at a time that can be discussed once you have decided to go ahead with counselling.* 

To find out more, don’t hesitate to contact me via email at rose@safehandscounselling.com

LEGAL AND ETHICAL

Rose adheres to the NCPS ethical framework to ensure good, ethical practice in line with UK law.