About me
We are all born with immense potential, individuality, and unique destiny. The fast-paced world we live in today can make it difficult to pause and connect with our deep needs, which can make us feel unhappy, anxious, sad, stuck, detached, or lost. I offer art therapy, consultations, and workshops, and my aim is to help individuals slow down and pause, to reconnect, enable healing, recover, and empower themselves.
Whether you or a loved one are facing big life challenge, feeling overwhelmed, struggling with difficult feelings and thoughts, find relationships difficult, or simply wanting to thrive more, art therapy is a powerful way to explore and understand what might be going on for you.
"Art permeates the very deepest parts of us, where no words exist"
Art therapy at its core is a form of psychotherapy that uses creative processes to support emotional and psychological wellbeing. Unlike traditional talk therapy, art therapy offers a non-verbal way for people to communicate thoughts and feelings. It does not discourage talking; rather, it recognises that it can be difficult to articulate and express through words alone.
It can help people of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of age, ability or skill. It can be applied for various struggles such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress and other mental health difficulties.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have experience providing art therapy with both children and adults across a wide range of settings. Over the years, I have specialised in supporting individuals affected by psychological trauma, particularly within the voluntary sector, including addiction services, domestic violence services, social housing, and schools. I have also gained extensive experience within NHS mental health services, working with adults through ADAPT (Anxiety, Depression, Affective Disorders, Personality Disorders and Trauma) and ICMP (Intensive Case Management for Psychosis), as well as within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
Working with people from diverse backgrounds has shaped my deep interest in the experiences that influence who we become, including attachment, loss, and the ways trauma can be passed through generations. I am particularly interested in the parts of ourselves that may have been judged, rejected, or hidden away over time. In therapy, I view these parts not as weaknesses, but as meaningful aspects of ourselves that hold stories, emotions, and protective responses that can be understood and integrated.
At the heart of my practice is a belief in the healing power of communication and human connection. I believe that feeling truly seen, heard, and understood within a safe therapeutic relationship can create the foundation for change. Through both creative and verbal expression, therapy offers a space to explore experiences that may have been difficult to express, helping you develop greater self-awareness, compassion, and connection with yourself and others.
My approach is grounded in psychodynamic and Jungian theories, alongside attachment theory, neuroscience, and somatic approaches. I am fascinated by the brain’s ability to adapt and create new pathways through experience, reminding us that growth and healing are always possible. I am particularly interested in our capacity for reflection and mentalisation - our ability to understand our own thoughts, emotions, and the experiences of others.
I recognise that difficult or unresolved experiences are not only held in our memories but can also live within the body, showing up as tension, restlessness, exhaustion, difficulty sleeping, or a sense of disconnection. Through integrating somatic techniques, creative exploration, and psychological understanding, I support individuals in reconnecting the mind and body and developing new resources for emotional regulation and healing.
I continue to expand my knowledge through ongoing professional development, drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches to offer support that is tailored to each individual. My aim is to create a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space where you can explore your experiences, release what no longer serves you, and move towards greater self-understanding, resilience, and wellbeing.
Qualifications & Professional Registrations
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Accredited with the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT)
- M.Sc. Art Psychotherapy
- Diploma in Art Therapy
- MA Hons Fine Art
- Sensorimotor Art Therapy Training
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 HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer an initial appointment to meet each other and find how we can work together. We would talk about the reason that has led you to seek therapy and in what way I am able to help you. This includes some questions from me and joint exploration. Undertaking therapy is a considerable commitment, and it is important to be with someone that feels a good fit for you. So, this session is an opportunity for you to ask any questions and get a sense of how I work.
Together we can decide if I and my therapeutic approach will be helpful.
We would agree on a time to meet weekly and discuss boundaries of the sessions (fee, breaks, the info I need from you, or you need from me, meeting online or in person, confidentiality). The sessions last for 50 minutes, and it can be during the day or evenings depending on availability at the time. We would also discuss how long you wish to come for, either open-ended or for a limited number of sessions.
