About me
Hello, and welcome to my page.
You may be here because something in your life or relationships no longer feels right. Perhaps you feel anxious, disconnected from yourself, stuck in patterns that are not working, or unsure of what you really want. You may find yourself overthinking, holding things in, struggling to speak openly, or trying so hard to keep things together that you feel exhausted.
In therapy, my focus is on helping you understand what is going on beneath the surface, how you got to where you are now, and what continues to keep you stuck. I aim to create a space where you can be honest about your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without feeling judged or pressured to present yourself a certain way.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, low confidence, relationship difficulties, stress, life transitions, and the impact of painful past experiences. I particularly enjoy helping people who struggle to trust themselves, feel disconnected from their needs and wants, or find themselves repeating unhelpful patterns in relationships.
Clients often describe me as warm, grounded, and direct. Alongside reflection and insight, I also focus on practical change—helping you communicate more openly, navigate difficult situations, and take meaningful steps towards the life and relationships you want.
My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, drawing from approaches such as CBT, psychodynamic therapy, compassion-focused therapy, and EMDR therapy. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all method, I adapt the work to you and your individual needs.
I work with several insurance providers, including Aviva, AXA, BUPA, Cigna, and Vitality.
To explore whether I am the right therapist for you, feel free to get in touch to book a free 15-minute introductory call.
Training, qualifications & experience
Originally from Iceland, I completed my PhD in Counselling Psychology in the United States in 2014 and now bring over a decade of private practice experience to my remote work with individuals and couples across the UK. Throughout my career, I have supported adults and young people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, addressing a wide range of psychological concerns. My clinical background includes working within an NHS community mental health service in London, delivering short- and long-term therapy across various community settings, providing specialist support for female survivors of abuse, and counselling both students and staff at several universities.
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
£100.00 - £150.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Individual sessions (50 minutes): £100
Couples therapy sessions: £120
Extended EMDR sessions (80 minutes): £150
When I work
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Further information
At the start of our work together, we will discuss what you want to address in therapy and prioritise the areas you most want to focus on. We will focus on getting a good understanding of how you have got to where you are and what you may be carrying around that no longer works for you. We will then work on the changes you want to make and pace our work in a way that feels manageable to you.
My aim is for you to leave therapy with a clearer idea of the direction you want to take in your life, more compassion towards yourself, a greater sense of agency and authenticity, and more effective ways of managing the challenges life throws at you.
