The Aperture
Practice
Counselling and therapy support for all those involved in education
I have been involved in education now for 28 years and have experience helping students, teachers, parents, leaders and lecturers. I fully appreciate the demands of being involved in educating others, whilst also appreciating the struggles that students and parents find themselves enduring.
I can help.
At The Aperture Practice, I offer a dedicated space designed for those at the heart of the education. My work is grounded in providing teachers and lecturers, senior leaders, students and parents the mental room to breathe, reflect and reconnect in a demanding world.
Support for teachers and lecturers
I provide a space for educators to process and unpack the emotional demands of the classroom or lecture hall, rediscover their 'why', and build long-term resilience.
Support for students
Dedicated therapy sessions that provide young people with the tools to navigate academic pressure and personal growth through a clearer perspective.
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Sixth-form students
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Undergraduate students
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Postgraduate students
Support for boarding staff
I provide a dedicated counselling space for boarding staff to process the various demands of being involved in the boarding environment, with someone who has 26 years experience in this area.
Support for parents
Aperture offers parents a space to reflect on family dynamics and reconnect with their child’s educational journey with insight and calm. I can offer a space to explore the hurdles that parents face daily with their children.
Support for Senior Leaders and Heads of Department
Counselling, supervision and reflective practice for leadership roles, focusing on clarity of vision and the sustainable management of school communities. This could be valuable space to simply unpack your week with someone who understands and appreciates the pressures.
Areas of support include:
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Anxiety
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Academic pressure
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Low confidence
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Perfectionism
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Relationships
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Identity and belonging
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Transition to university
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Emotional wellbeing
Common issues include:
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Stress and burnout
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Workplace anxiety
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Professional confidence
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Leadership challenges
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Work-life balance
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Career transitions
All individual sessions are online or in-person
Individual support for all of those across the educational landscape
During my time in education I have taught Biology, served as a Head of Year, held Senior Leadership roles, worked for the Boarding Schools Association, and worked extensively as a Houseparent supporting young people through both academic and personal challenges.
Having worked in both state and independent education, I understand the unique pressures faced by students, teachers, parents and school leaders. Much of my professional life has involved helping young people navigate the complexities of adolescence, identity, relationships, self-confidence and mental wellbeing.