Welcome
I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist offering a warm, thoughtful space where you can slow down, reflect, and explore what is happening in your life.
I believe that meaningful change begins with feeling safe enough to be yourself. At the heart of my work is the therapeutic relationship; a genuine, compassionate connection where you can bring your thoughts, feelings, questions, and experiences without fear of judgement.
Many of the people who come to therapy with me are curious about understanding themselves more deeply. They may be noticing patterns in relationships, struggling with self-doubt, feeling disconnected from parts of themselves, or carrying the impact of difficult experiences from the past. Together, we can explore these experiences with care, curiosity, and compassion.
My approach is integrative, meaning I draw from a range of therapeutic perspectives and tailor our work to your individual needs. Rather than following a set formula, I believe therapy should reflect the uniqueness of the person sitting in front of me.
I am particularly drawn to working with people who may not have experienced the security, consistency, or emotional attunement they needed growing up, and who are curious about understanding how those early experiences continue to shape their lives today.
My Approach
I believe that therapy is most effective when it feels safe enough to be honest, curious, and fully yourself.
As a relational and integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, I place the therapeutic relationship at the heart of my work. I see therapy as a collaborative process where we can explore your experiences together, helping you understand yourself more deeply and make sense of the patterns, feelings, and relationships that shape your life.
My approach is grounded in humanistic values and informed by psychodynamic thinking, mindfulness, attachment theory, and trauma-informed practice. Rather than following a fixed model, I draw from different approaches depending on what feels most helpful and meaningful for you.
Some of our work may involve exploring how earlier experiences continue to influence your present life. At other times, we may focus on what is happening for you right now, helping you develop greater awareness of your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and needs.
I offer a calm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly at your own pace. I won't tell you who you should be or offer quick solutions. Instead, I will walk alongside you with curiosity, warmth, and honesty as we explore what matters most to you.
Many of the people who come to therapy with me are looking for more than symptom relief. They want to understand themselves better, develop healthier relationships, feel more connected to who they are, and create lasting change in their lives.
About me
• First-Class BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy • Postgraduate Training in Mindfulness • Postgraduate Training in Neurodiversity • Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP)
Before becoming a therapist, I spent more than twenty years working within corporate, SME, and Civil Service environments. This experience gives me an understanding of the pressures, expectations, and complexities that many people navigate in their personal and professional lives.
