About me
Welcome - A Space to Breathe, Heal and Reconnect
Life can sometimes feel like too much. Perhaps you're living with anxiety, stress or burnout, feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected from yourself or simply trying to keep everything together. You may be finding it difficult to switch off, sleep, or feel present in your own life. If this resonates with you, you're not alone.
I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can slow down, exhale and begin to reconnect with yourself. Together, we'll explore what has brought you here and gently discover new ways to restore balance, resilience and wellbeing.
A Whole-Person Approach
With over 30 years of experience as a psychological therapist, I believe healing happens when we work with both the mind and the body.
Alongside my work as an accredited therapist, breath work has become an important part of my practice. I am trained in Oxygen Advantage breathing method, as a coach and also as a Breathing Space Coach. Both approaches are integrated to help us understand how our breathing patterns influence stress, anxiety, energy, sleep and emotional wellbeing. I am currently training in Conscious Connected Breathwork, which is a more active and transformational breathing method.
Our breath is one of the most powerful tools we have for calming the nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety, improving energy and sleep, and helping us reconnect with ourselves. So often, we live in survival mode without even realising it. Learning to breathe differently can create profound shifts in how we feel, think and respond to life's challenges.
Breathwork can be woven gently into therapy sessions or explored as a stand-alone practice, always at a pace that feels safe, supportive and guided by your individual needs.
Therapy Beyond Words
Sometimes healing isn't just about talking.
I integrate creativity, mindful awareness, imagery and art, creating opportunities to explore thoughts and emotions in ways that feel intuitive and restorative. Whether through art, visualisation, reflective exercises or simple moments of stillness, these approaches can help access parts of ourselves that words alone cannot always reach.
My practice in the beautiful Sussex countryside offers a peaceful environment where clients can reconnect with nature alongside their own healing journey, supporting recovery from stress, burnout and emotional overwhelm.
How I Can Support You
I work with adults experiencing:
- Anxiety and panic
- Stress and burnout
- Depression and low mood
- Trauma Emotional healing
- Bereavement and loss
- Relationship challenges
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Life transitions
- Addiction Recovery
- Personal growth and self-discovery
Every person is unique, so every session is tailored to your individual needs. Drawing on
Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, Psychodynamic approaches and nervous system-informed breathwork, we will work together to help you understand yourself more deeply while developing practical tools for everyday life.
My aim is not simply to help you cope, but to help you feel more grounded, more connected and able to live with greater ease and authenticity.
Taking the First Step
I know that reaching out for support can feel daunting. That's why I offer a free 10-minute introductory conversation, giving you the opportunity to ask any questions whether we feel like the right fit.
Whether you're looking for traditional counselling, breath work to support stress and anxiety, or a more holistic approach that integrates mind, body and creativity, I offer a safe and supportive space where healing can unfold naturally.
Sometimes the journey begins with a conversation.
Sometimes it begins with a single breath.
I look forward to welcoming you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Integrative Therapy (CBT, Psychodynamic & Person Centred)
- Certificate in Person Centred Art Therapy (1 year)
- Bsc in Psychology and Human Biosciences
- Counseliing for Depression (Metanoia)
- CBT Group Facilitator (Prison Service)
- Time limited Therapy in NHS
- Certificate in Solution Focused Brief Therapy
- Certificate in Stress Management (CBT)
- Brief Focused Therapy and Counselling
- Motivational Interviewing
- LGBT Training
- Assessing Suicide Risk in individuals with Depression in NHS
- Online Counselling
- How to do Effective Counselling
- Understanding Trauma
- Mindfulness Based Therapy in NHS
- The Fast Phobic Cure
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in NHS
- Oxygen Advantage - Functional Breathing Coach
- Breathing Space - Breathing Coach
Membership and Accreditation
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Accredited Counsellor
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.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Art in therapy
Creative work can be a powerful way of accessing thoughts and feelings that are difficult to express in words alone. Art offers a different language—one that can help bring unconscious emotions, memories and patterns into awareness.
You don’t need any artistic experience. This is not about skill or producing “good” art, it is about expression and exploration.
We can gently explore what is happening beneath the surface. Many clients find this helps deepen insight, release emotion, and support healing in a way that talking alone sometimes cannot reach.
This approach can also support nervous system regulation, helping to create a sense of grounding and safety in the process.
Burnout, Stress and Breathwork
Burnout can develop slowly over time, often when stress becomes ongoing and the body is left in a constant state of pressure, overload or emotional exhaustion. Many people describe feeling “wired but tired,” disconnected, or unable to fully rest even when they try to slow down.
Alongside talking therapy, I integrate breathwork and simple nervous system regulation techniques to help support recovery from stress and burnout. Our breathing is closely linked to how safe or threatened the body feels, and when we are under pressure, our breathing patterns often become shallow, fast or restricted without us noticing.
By gently working with the breath, it is possible to support the body in shifting out of survival mode and into a calmer, more regulated state. This can help reduce anxiety, improve sleep, increase energy, and create more capacity to think clearly and respond rather than react.
Breathwork is always introduced gently and at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you. It is not about forcing change, but about helping the system settle so that deeper emotional and psychological work can take place more easily.
Therapies offered
Fees
£55.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individual counselling - £70 Blackboys Practice
Students/Trainee Counsellors - £50
Online Video Platform sessions £65
One to one Breath Work sessions - £65
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Further information
Getting Started
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step. If you're considering getting in touch, you are very welcome to contact me for an introductory call/video.
This is simply an opportunity to ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and get a sense of whether working together feels right for you there is no pressure to commit.
I aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours.
My practice is based in Blackboys, close to Uckfield and Heathfield, surrounded by peaceful countryside. This natural setting supports a slower pace and allows space for calming, nature-based and breath-focused approaches that can help reduce stress and support emotional regulation.
Many people find that simply being in a quieter, grounded environment helps them begin to feel more settled and connected again.
Sessions offer a confidential and supportive space where you can speak freely, feel listened to, and begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing at your own pace.
I look forward to hearing from you when the time feels right.
