About me
You may have spent years putting others first, meeting expectations, avoiding conflict, or trying to be the person everyone relies on. Yet underneath, you may feel exhausted, guilty, disconnected from yourself, or unsure of what you truly want.
For many people, these patterns are shaped by family relationships, cultural values, or community expectations where loyalty, responsibility, and self-sacrifice are deeply valued, often making it difficult to prioritise your own needs without guilt.
You might find it difficult to set boundaries, say no without guilt, make decisions for yourself, or balance your own needs with the expectations of family, relationships, culture, or community. You may feel caught between different identities, worlds, or versions of yourself, wanting to honour where you come from whilst also creating a life that feels authentic to you.
You do not have to navigate this alone.
I have extensive experience supporting women from migrant, minority ethnic, and culturally diverse backgrounds who are navigating family expectations, people-pleasing, shame, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, and questions around cultural identity and belonging.
I offer a warm, compassionate, and culturally sensitive space where you can slow down, reflect, and begin to make sense of what may be shaping how you feel, relate, and cope. Together, we can explore the patterns that keep showing up in your relationships, understand where they come from, and develop a stronger connection with yourself, your needs, and your sense of identity.
My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and person-centred. I recognise how family dynamics, cultural expectations, migration, belonging, early experiences, and relationships can shape how we see ourselves, what we believe we deserve, and how we move through the world.
At the heart of my work is creating a space where you can explore your experiences without judgement, feel more connected to yourself, and develop a more compassionate relationship with who you are.
I can support you with:
• Family conflict and relationship dynamics
• Controlling or abusive relationships
• Shame, guilt, and people-pleasing
• Boundaries and self-worth
• Emotional overwhelm and burnout
• Anxiety and low mood
• Trauma and difficult life experiences
• Identity and self-esteem
• Cultural identity and belonging
• Navigating life between cultures
• Navigating religion/faith and changing beliefs
Training, qualifications & experience
- PgDip in Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy, Murray's Initiative
- Certificate in Couples & Relationship Therapy Accredited by COSRT at Level 5, The Grove Practice
- Single Session Therapy: Help at the Point of Need - College of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Evergreen Certifications
- Integrating Trauma-Informed Embodied Practice - The Grove Practice
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling - The Counselling Tutor
- BSc (Hons) in Psychology, The OU
- Certificate in Therapeutic Skills & Studies, Metanoia Institute
Alongside my qualifications, I bring extensive experience working with trauma, including childhood trauma, as well as emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, addiction, low self-esteem, and the impact of challenging family and life experiences.
My experience has given me a strong understanding of how family dynamics, cultural expectations, identity, trauma, and significant life events can shape the way we relate to ourselves and others.
My work is trauma-informed, with a focus on safety, pacing, emotional boundaries, and creating a therapeutic relationship where you feel supported to explore difficult experiences at a pace that feels manageable and right for you.
I work with adults, couples, and family relationships, helping people better understand themselves, their patterns, and their connections with others.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
As well as the above, I also support people experiencing a range of emotional, relational, and life challenges, including:
- Stress, burnout, and emotional exhaustion
- Life transitions, change, and redundancy
- Difficulties trusting or feeling safe in relationships
- Emotional regulation and managing overwhelming feelings
- Loss of confidence and self-belief
- The emotional impact of betrayal, manipulation, coercive or controlling relationships, financial exploitation, fraud, or difficult family or relationship experiences
I understand that these experiences are often deeply connected, and therapy offers space to explore them with care, insight, and support.
Fees
£70.00 - £100.00
Additional information
- Individual Session Cost: £70 per session
- Couples Session Cost: £85 per session
- Family & Relationship Session Cost: £85 per session
- Single Session Therapy Cost: £100
Block booking options are available. Please visit my website for further information.
I offer a small number of concession slots to help make therapy more accessible. These are limited, so please reach out to enquire about availability.
