About me
About Me
If you are feeling emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or stuck in patterns you do not fully understand, you do not have to carry it alone. I provide a calm, compassionate, and trauma-informed space for individuals and couples to slow down and begin making sense of what they are experiencing.
Many of the people I work with have spent much of their lives putting others first—meeting expectations, carrying responsibility, and staying strong—often at the expense of their own needs, voice, or identity. On the surface, everything may appear fine, yet internally you or your relationship may feel exhausted, conflicted, or disconnected.
Whether you are seeking support as an individual or looking to navigate relationship difficulties together as a couple, therapy offers a steady space to gently untangle the pressures and patterns that no longer serve you. Together, we can work towards a deeper and more authentic connection with yourself, your relationships, and what matters most to you.
I work with adults and couples of all genders and warmly welcome clients from all cultural backgrounds. My practice is particularly supportive for those navigating identity, shame, people-pleasing, relationship difficulties, or a sense of feeling "caught between worlds"—whether culturally, relationally, or emotionally.
How I Can Help
I support individuals and couples experiencing a wide range of challenges, including:
Relationship and Marital Difficulties:
Communication breakdowns
Separation and divorce
Loss of intimacy
Family pressures and conflicting cultural expectations
Anxiety:
Depression and low mood
Chronic stress
Emotional overwhelm
Self and Identity
Low self-worth:
Shame and guilt
Identity struggles
Difficulties setting healthy boundaries
Unresolved Past Experiences
Childhood trauma:
Emotional wounds
Long-standing survival patterns that continue to impact present-day relationships
My Therapeutic Approach
My style is warm, relational, and conversational. Whether working with an individual or a couple, I offer a steady, non-judgemental space where you can speak openly without fear of criticism or pressure.
I draw from Person-Centred Therapy, trauma-informed practice, and systemic relationship awareness. I understand that emotional experiences and relationship patterns are often complex, and we will always work at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you.
Clients often tell me they value my ability to remain calm, grounded, and accepting when discussing experiences that feel overwhelming, painful, or difficult to share.
Experience
Alongside my counselling training, I am qualified in couples counselling and have extensive experience supporting individuals and partners navigating relationship difficulties, separation, life transitions, and questions of identity.
Prior to private practice, I spent many years working with individuals experiencing complex personal and relational challenges. This work deepened my understanding of how trauma, shame, family dynamics, and life experiences can shape the way we see ourselves and relate to others.
Working within emotionally demanding environments strengthened my ability to remain calm, compassionate, and non-judgemental, even when supporting people through difficult experiences and significant change.
I recognise that relationship struggles, loss, and life transitions often involve more than the presenting issue itself. They can touch on identity, family expectations, cultural pressures, and the emotional impact of carrying responsibility for a long time. Therapy offers an opportunity to explore these experiences with curiosity, understanding, and support.
The Next Step
I offer a free 15-minute consultation by phone or online for both individual and couple clients. This allows us to discuss what is bringing you to therapy, answer any questions you may have, and see whether we feel like a good fit for working together.
There is absolutely no obligation—just a supportive, pressure-free first step. Please feel free to get in touch by phone or email to arrange a time.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 2 diploma in Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
- Level 3 diploma in Counselling Studies (CPCAB)
- Level 4 diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
- Suicide Awareness and Working with Complex Mental Health Training
- Cruse Bereavement Care – Loss & Bereavement Awareness
- Certificate in Trauma Informed Coaching
- Introduction to Couples Counselling
- Certificate in Working with Couples
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
£45.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
