About Me
I didn’t come to this work from a distance. My own experience of therapy changed my life: it helped me understand myself differently, recognise the patterns I was living within and begin to make choices that had not previously felt available to me.
Since 2015, I have worked with adults at many different stages of life, each bringing their own history, relationships and struggles. Alongside my training and professional experience, I bring what I have learned through navigating difficulties in my own life. I know that struggle is not always visible from the outside, and that the ways we learn to cope can sometimes come at a cost. This has given me a deep respect for how people survive, and for the possibility of finding different ways to live.
I am warm, engaged and genuinely interested in the people I work with, but therapy with me is not simply about reassurance. I will listen closely, notice what may be happening beneath the surface and, when it feels useful, invite you to look at things that may be difficult or uncomfortable to see. We work together to understand not only what has happened to you, but how it continues to shape your relationships, your choices and the way you experience yourself now.
Who I work well with
People often come to me because something in their life is not working, but they cannot fully understand why. They may appear capable and cope well outwardly, while privately feeling anxious, angry, overwhelmed or disconnected.
You might find yourself putting other people’s needs before your own, struggling to say no, or worrying about disappointing people. Perhaps you want closeness but find it difficult to trust, ask for what you need, or let someone see that you are struggling. You may notice the same difficulties returning in relationships, even when you try to do things differently.
For others, it is a persistent feeling of not being good enough, being hard on themselves, or feeling unsure who they are beyond what they do for other people. Experiences of loss, change or difficulties within your family may have brought these questions into sharper focus.
My way of working may suit you if you want to understand these experiences more deeply: how they developed, what keeps them going, and what you might want to change. You do not need to arrive with a clear explanation or know where to begin. We can work that out together.
Specialised Expertise & Approach
Meaning and Choice
We explore what matters to you, how you live with uncertainty, and the possibilities and limits you face. There is room for questions about loss, belonging and how you want to live.
Past and Present
We consider how earlier relationships and experiences continue to shape your feelings and expectations, sometimes without you realising. Understanding these connections can help make sense of what feels difficult today.
Noticing Experience
Alongside talking about your life, we pay attention to what you experience as we talk: a feeling, a physical sensation, or something difficult to say. These moments can offer a different kind of understanding.
The Roles We Take
We explore the roles you find yourself taking with others and the unspoken rules you feel you must follow. Together, we consider which still fit and where you would like more freedom to respond differently.
Qualifications and Professional Standing
Academic Qualifications
- Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling
- BA (Hons) in Integrative Counselling
Professional STANDING
- BACP Accredited Member
- Practice guided by the BACP Ethical Framework
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Ongoing CPD workshops, trainings and certifications relevant to my clinical practice.