About me
I offer a calm, steady space where you can slow down, feel understood, and explore what’s been weighing on you. My approach is relational and collaborative — we work together at a pace that feels safe, respectful, and attuned to your needs. People often come to me when they’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying experiences that are hard to name. You don’t need the “right words” to begin.
I’m trained to Level 7 as an integrative psychotherapist, with experience in NHS Primary Care, university counselling services, and private practice. I draw from different therapeutic approaches depending on what supports you best, always within a warm, grounded relationship. I am well equipped to support people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, bereavement, trauma, and more - we tend to be complex.
How I work
Therapy with me is not about judgement or pressure. It’s about creating a space where you can make sense of your experiences, understand patterns that no longer serve you, and feel more connected to yourself. I pay close attention to safety, pacing, and what feels manageable, especially when working with trauma.
Some people come for short‑term support around a specific issue; others choose longer‑term therapy to explore deeper themes. Both are welcome.
What you can expect
- A warm, secure therapeutic relationship
- Space to explore difficult feelings without fear of being overwhelmed
- A trauma‑informed approach that respects your pace
- Support in understanding patterns, relationships, and emotional responses
- A culturally aware, inclusive space
- A therapist who listens to the whole of you — thoughts, feelings, body, history, and hopes
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications: MA, PGDip, MBACP (Accred)
I am trained to Level 7, and I work with adults across all life stages—from young people to older adults. My experience includes both short and long term therapy.
Professional Background:
Alongside private practice, I’ve worked as a counsellor for university students and in NHS primary care services. I’ve supported individuals facing a range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD and CPTSD, complex bereavement, poor self-identify/image, addictions, eating disorders, relationship difficulties, and neurodiversity.
Special Interests:
While I work with diverse issues and clients, I have a particular interest in trauma, intergenerational trauma and recovery, addiction, and parenting.
Additional Experience:
Beyond formal qualifications, I’ve devoted many years to volunteering as a mentor and group facilitator, supporting individuals in their personal journeys. My background in the arts, higher education and student support enriches my perspective, and I’ve practiced mindfulness and meditation for many years.
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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Concessionary fee sessions available, please contact for details.
When I work
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I run a busy practice with working hours daytime Monday to Friday. Currently, I have availability for new clients daytime on Mondays face-to-face in Harold Wood and daytime Tuesdays online.
