About me
I offer a space where you don’t have to explain, justify or hide who you truly are.
I know how hard it can be to be neurodivergent in a world that often expects you to adapt and change.
Many share with me that experiences that so often seem small to others can build over time. Things like being corrected, misunderstood, dismissed, told you are too sensitive, too much, not enough, or that you need to try harder can leave a lasting impact on how you see yourself.
Over time, you may have learnt to monitor yourself constantly. To change how you communicate, hide your needs, question your feelings, or make yourself smaller in order to feel accepted by others.
Living this way is exhausting and means that you can end up being less and less you.
This is why I offer neuro-affirming counselling for autistic, ADHD and dyslexic adults, whether you have a formal diagnosis, self-identify as neurodivergent, or are exploring whether you might be, I am here to support you.
Somethings my clients often say to me is that they value working with a neurodivergent counsellor. They share how they don’t have to spend their sessions explaining how their mind works or to justify why some areas of their experience feels so difficult.
I understand the impact of things such as masking, burnout, sensory overwhelm, feeling different, struggling to fit expectations, or feeling like you are constantly translating yourself. I not only understand through my own lived experience, but through supporting other neurodivergent people as they consider and explore their own experiences and barriers to self-acceptance, self compassion and a sense of who they are.
I have always considered it an honour to be alongside someone as they begin to understand themselves more fully.
Counselling with me is not about fixing you, changing you, or helping you become better at pretending to be someone else. You have probably spent years doing that already.
It is about creating a space where you can be honest about what is really there for you.
You do not need to have the right words. Your thoughts do not need to come out neatly, you can go off on a tangent, get lost in a thought or loose track. I will be with you in each moment, not in judgment but with a level of understanding that comes from living it. You do not need to apologise for going around in circles, losing your train of thought, needing time to process, or experiencing emotions that feel difficult to manage.
Why would I want you to be anything or anyone other than who you are in that moment?
I truly believe all of you deserve space to be heard and seen. To be able to share the emotions you understand and the ones you don’t. The parts you are proud of and the parts you have learnt to hide.
Together, we can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences with curiosity and compassion. So you can begin to understand who you are beneath the mask, reconnect with your needs, and explore what it might feel like to trust yourself again. And maybe to even ask for your needs to be met and heard by others.
Learning who you truly are can feel challenging, but not as much as spending a lifetime pretending to be someone you are not. This is why I offer the space I do so you do not need to do it alone.
My approach is grounded in person-centred approach, this means I believe you are the expert of your own experience. You are the only person who knows what it feels like to be you. So I will not judge you, analyse you, or expect you to fit a particular way of communicating or being.
I will meet you where you are.
Because you do not need to change who you are to deserve understanding, acceptance and support.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practise in line with their Ethical Framework.
My therapeutic training began in 2014 and has developed through a range of approaches, including Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapeutic Counselling, before specialising in Person-Centred Counselling.
I hold a Foundation Degree and a BSc (Hons) in Person-Centred Counselling. I attend regular clinical supervision and undertake ongoing professional development to ensure my work remains ethical, reflective and up to date.
I have experience supporting adults with anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, burnout, relationship difficulties, life transitions, low self-esteem, low self worth, sexuality, gender, and many other areas.
Qualifications
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) Practitioner – 2014
Hypnotherapist – 2016
Psychotherapeutic Counsellor – 2018
Foundation Degree (FdSc) Person-Centred Counselling – 2024
BSc (Hons) Person-Centred Counselling – 2025
Registered Member – British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Member organisations
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
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer some concessionary spaces on a first-come, first-served basis. This is to support those who may struggle to find the support they need due to financial constraints.
Please let me know if you would benefit from a reduced rate.
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Further information
If you’re unsure whether counselling is right for you, that’s okay. Many people begin therapy with uncertainty, mixed feelings, or not quite knowing what they want to talk about. We can take things slowly and work out together what feels helpful for you.
I offer a free initial conversation so you can ask questions, get a sense of how I work, and see whether it feels like a good fit, with no pressure or expectation to commit.
I know starting counselling can feel daunting, especially if you are neurodivergent or have had difficult experiences with services in the past. I aim to work in a clear, transparent, and predictable way, and I’m always open to talking about what helps you feel more comfortable and supported in sessions.
You are welcome to share access needs, communication preferences, or concerns at any point.
