I’m Desh, a counsellor working with adults who find themselves constantly putting other people first, struggling to say no, worrying about what others think, or feeling responsible for keeping everyone else happy.
How do I work?
I won’t tell you what you should say or do. Instead, we’ll work collaboratively to explore what is happening for you — your thoughts, emotions, experiences and the patterns you find yourself repeating. We’ll look beyond what’s happening on the surface and explore where these patterns may have come from and what keeps them going.
You don’t need to know exactly why you feel the way you do. You don’t need to have everything figured out. And you don’t need to arrive at your first session knowing what you want to talk about. We can start wherever you are and take things one step at a time.
My professional background
I am a BACP-accredited counsellor and work with adults experiencing people-pleasing tendencies, including anxiety, emotional overwhelm, and difficulties with boundaries and relationships. My work aligns with the BACP Ethical Framework.
My qualifications include:
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Integrative Approach)
- Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- Master of Science (MSc) in Neuroscience, King’s College London
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology, Kingston University
If you’re used to putting everyone else first, prioritising yourself can feel uncomfortable at first.
Counselling can give you the opportunity to pause, listen to yourself and begin to understand what you need — without judgement.