Professional Counsellor and Supervisor
May Jefford is a highly qualified counsellor and supervisor with extensive experience supporting individuals across all age groups. With a strong background in higher education, May has worked as a Student Counsellor in college settings, providing guidance and support to students aged 16 and above. This experience has equipped May with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by young adults and the skills required to help them navigate academic, personal, and emotional issues effectively.
Areas of Expertise
May specialises in a broad range of counselling and coaching areas, including:
- Assertiveness and Confidence Building
- Bereavement and Loss
- Nutrition, Health, and Wellbeing
- Dementia Awareness
- Anxiety and Depression
- Relationship Issues
- Time Management
- Executive Coaching
Her holistic approach ensures that each client receives tailored support, whether they are seeking to overcome personal obstacles, manage stress, or achieve professional growth. May’s expertise in these areas allows her to address complex issues with empathy and practical strategies, fostering lasting positive change.
A Safe and Supportive Environment
May recognises that discussing personal challenges with family or friends can often feel daunting. Many individuals find it difficult to open up, sometimes choosing to keep their struggles private. However, unaddressed issues can escalate, impacting overall health and wellbeing, and leading to feelings of stress, anxiety, or depression. May provides a confidential, non-judgemental space where clients can explore their concerns openly. Her supportive and nurturing approach helps clients feel safe to express themselves, facilitating meaningful progress and emotional healing.
Commitment to Professional Development
May is a strong advocate for lifelong learning and continuous professional development (CPD). She believes that personal and professional growth are ongoing processes, essential for maintaining high standards of practice in counselling and supervision. Through regular CPD, May reflects on her own values and philosophy, enhancing her self-awareness and broadening her knowledge base. This commitment not only benefits her clients but also ensures that May remains at the forefront of best practices within the field.
Counselling Philosophy
May’s counselling philosophy is rooted in the belief that everyone has the capacity for growth and positive change. She adopts an integrative approach, drawing on a range of therapeutic techniques to suit the individual needs of each client. By fostering self-awareness and resilience, May empowers clients to overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve their personal and professional goals.
Multilingual Support
May offers counselling services in both English and Chinese Mandarin, making her practice accessible to a diverse client base. This multilingual capability enables her to support individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ensuring that language is never a barrier to receiving high-quality care.
Why Choose May?
- Extensive experience with clients of all ages, including young adults and students
- Specialised knowledge in key areas such as mental health, wellbeing, and executive coaching
- A safe, confidential, and supportive environment for personal growth
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and best practice
- Multilingual services in English and Chinese Mandarin
Whether you are seeking support for personal challenges, professional development, or simply wish to enhance your wellbeing, May provides expert guidance tailored to your unique needs. Her compassionate and professional approach ensures that every client feels valued, understood, and empowered to achieve lasting positive change
