About me
People come to see me for all kinds of reasons. Anxiety that won't switch off. A heaviness that has drained the colour from things. Something from the past that the body still carries. A relationship that feels stuck. Grief. A harsh inner critic. Or sometimes just a quiet sense of being lost, of going through the motions, of knowing there is more.
Whatever yours is, it is welcome here, and it makes sense. That is usually where we begin: not with what is wrong with you, but with how what you are experiencing came to be, and what it has been trying to do for you.
I have been doing this work for more than twenty years, and I remain fascinated by how our inner landscapes shape our lives. My approach brings together mind, body and feelings, because lasting change rarely comes from insight alone. Talking matters, and so does learning to listen to what your body already knows. As a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and UKCP-registered psychotherapist, I work gently with what the nervous system holds, at a pace that always respects your sense of safety. You will not be asked to relive painful experiences over and over. That is not how healing works, and it is not how I work.
Sessions are available in person at my practices in Leith and Newington, Edinburgh, and online across the UK and around the world. I work with individuals and couples, and I also offer clinical supervision to fellow therapists.
Therapy is a big investment, and the relationship matters more than anything else, so I offer a free initial consultation. No pressure and no obligation, just a relaxed chat about what you are looking for and whether I am the right fit. If what brings you is not listed anywhere on my profile, that does not mean I cannot help. Get in touch and we can talk.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling
- Diploma in Psychosynthesis Psychotherapy
- Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner
- DARe Dynamic Attachment Patterning Experience
- Externship in Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Acceptance Commitment Therapy Trained
Full Clinical Member UK Council for Psychotherapy. Membership #2011189255
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 UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Grief
Complex PTSD
Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 per session
