About me
I didn't learn about anxiety and communication from textbooks alone — I've lived through both, in my own marriage and alongside someone I love.
Does your mind often feel like it never switches off?
You might replay conversations, worry about relationships, or analyse situations long after they've happened, even when you try to tell yourself to let it go.
Many people I work with are thoughtful, capable and self-aware, yet still find themselves stuck in cycles of overthinking, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm. On the outside, things may look fine, but internally, it can feel exhausting to carry so much mental and emotional tension.
I specialise in supporting people with anxiety and relationship difficulties.
People often come to therapy when they feel tired of being caught in the same patterns — worrying about how they came across, feeling pulled into relationship doubts, or struggling to switch off their thoughts at night.
As therapy progresses, many people begin to notice small but meaningful shifts in everyday life. They spend less time replaying conversations or worrying about what they said. Situations that once triggered anxiety begin to feel more manageable. Many people notice they start sleeping better, feel less on edge during the day, and find it easier to have conversations they may previously have avoided.
In our work together, we take time to understand where these patterns come from and why they make sense, rather than judging them or trying to force them away. We explore how past experiences and long-standing beliefs may still be shaping how you respond today. In relationships, this often means feeling more able to communicate openly, trust more easily, and feel truly heard by the people who matter to you.
Alongside this deeper understanding, I use practical tools to support changes such as:
stepping back from spiralling anxious thoughts
feeling calmer when anxiety shows up in your body
approaching conversations and relationships with greater confidence
feeling more secure and less reactive in close relationships
I am particularly helpful for people who want support with:
anxiety and constant overthinking
relationship worries and reassurance-seeking
self-criticism and feeling "too much"
Over time, many people begin to experience more ease in daily life — less mental noise, fewer emotional swings, and a stronger sense of steadiness in themselves and their relationships.
If something here resonates, you don't need to have everything figured out. We can take it one step at a time, together.
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Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory ( CBT-L5)
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling- BACP Approved Practitioner Qualification.
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies ( CST-L3)
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills ( CSK-L2)
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling.
- Master’s Degree in Law
- DBS check
- Lead Programme Counsellor for Local Authority.
- experience working as a counsellor with a charity, supporting young people aged 13-25
- Oferuję również sesje w języku polskim, jeśli wolisz rozmawiać w swoim ojczystym języku
My focus is always on you and what you’re experiencing right now.
I aim to help you feel heard, understood, and better equipped to face life’s challenges with more confidence and calm.
I have many years of experience supporting people through some of life’s most challenging moments. I’ve worked with individuals facing stress, loss, trauma, life transitions, and ongoing emotional overwhelm. Much of this work has been within local authority and youth contexts, where I helped people rebuild resilience, find clarity, and move forward even when life felt heavy or confusing.
I’ve also supported people who have experienced homelessness, refugees, and care leavers — all of whom taught me just how transformative a safe and understanding therapeutic space can be.
Having lived abroad for over 20 years, I understand what it’s like to miss your family, adapt to a new environment, and navigate the challenge of feeling accepted while finding your own voice. I know how isolation, homesickness, and cultural adaptation can affect your emotional wellbeing, relationships, and sense of self.
In addition to my private practice, I currently work as a Lead Programme Counsellor for a local authority, helping people navigate particularly hard periods in their lives. This work deepened my understanding of how real life challenges impact emotional wellbeing and how we can access strength even when we feel stuck.
I am a qualified integrative counsellor, which means I draw on a broad range of approaches to suit your unique needs, and I also hold a diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). This combination allows me to offer both reflective exploration and practical, evidence‑based tools especially helpful for anxiety, managing difficult emotions, and making sense of challenging relationship patterns.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My therapy fees are £60 for a 50-minute session. I also offer a free initial consultation of up to 20 minutes, where we can discuss what has brought you to therapy and what you hope to achieve. During this time, you'll have the opportunity to ask me any questions, and together we can decide if we’d like to work together moving forward.
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Further information
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in your thoughts, or noticing that anxiety or repeating relationship patterns are affecting your daily life.
Many people come to therapy feeling this way, unsure where to start, but wanting to feel more in control and at ease.
I understand this not only professionally, but personally. Having lived abroad for over 20 years myself, I know what it means to adapt, to feel caught between different parts of your life, and to work through difficult changes without a clear map to follow. That experience shapes how I sit with clients navigating their own uncertainty.
When we understand why certain thoughts, fears, or reactions arise, they feel less overwhelming. Many clients notice a quieter mind, calmer body, and the confidence to handle situations that previously felt impossible.
In our work together, we look at patterns such as overthinking, emotional reactivity, self-criticism, or fear of rejection. We explore where these patterns come from, what they are trying to protect you from, and how they affect your relationships and day-to-day life.
Alongside this understanding, I offer practical tools that help you:
step back from spiralling thoughts and anxiety
regulate intense emotions and feel calmer in your body
approach conversations or conflicts with more confidence
notice and challenge self-criticism or unhelpful thinking
feel more in control, connected, and steady in daily life
So what does therapy with me actually look like? We meet regularly, usually weekly to begin with, in a space where you can speak freely and at your own pace — there's no pressure to have the "right" words or to get straight to the point.
Some sessions may focus on understanding a pattern more deeply; others may focus on practical tools for the week ahead. Over time, many clients notice these sessions shift from feeling like hard work to feeling like a steady, familiar space they look forward to.
In practice, sessions are 50 minutes long and take place online via Zoom, so you can join from wherever feels most comfortable for you. If you need to cancel or rearrange, I ask for at least 48 hours' notice where possible.
Therapy with me is about understanding yourself more deeply, easing mental and emotional pressure, and creating a life that feels calmer, clearer, and more connected. Many clients notice better sleep, less worry, calmer reactions, and the ability to have conversations they previously avoided.
If any of this feels familiar, you don't have to have it all figured out before reaching out. I'd be glad to hear from you, whenever you feel ready.
