About me
About me
I offer compassionate, evidence-based online CBT and counselling for adults and young people across the UK, specialising in trauma, PTSD, and ADHD, alongside anxiety, depression, stress, emotional regulation, self-esteem and relationship difficulties.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted or stuck, or finding that experiences from the past continue to affect how you feel, your relationships or your sense of safety. You may also be struggling with emotional regulation, low self-esteem or feeling overwhelmed by everyday demands.
I offer a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space where we can make sense of what you are experiencing and develop practical ways to help you feel more settled, confident and in control.
Trauma, PTSD and abuse
Trauma is a specialist area of my practice. I have extensive experience supporting people affected by domestic abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, unsafe or difficult relationships, forced displacement and asylum-related trauma.
Traumatic experiences can affect your sense of safety, emotional wellbeing, self-esteem and relationships. You may experience anxiety, low mood, emotional overwhelm, difficulties trusting others or feeling disconnected from yourself.
Where appropriate and wanted, we can explore the impact of traumatic experiences at a pace that feels manageable and develop strategies to support emotional regulation, stability and a greater sense of safety.
ADHD and neurodiversity
ADHD is also a specialist area of my practice. I support people with ADHD who may be experiencing emotional dysregulation, anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, overwhelm, procrastination or difficulties managing everyday demands.
For some people, an ADHD diagnosis can bring a sense of relief and understanding, while also bringing up difficult emotions about past experiences. You may be reflecting on years of feeling misunderstood, criticised or as though you were not meeting expectations.
Therapy can provide space to understand how ADHD affects you as an individual, develop practical coping strategies and build greater self-compassion. We can focus on your strengths while exploring the difficulties that are affecting your emotional wellbeing and relationships.
I work with neurodiverse clients, adapting therapy to your individual needs rather than expecting you to fit a particular therapeutic model.
Anxiety, depression and stress
I support adults and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, low mood, stress, low self-esteem and emotional overwhelm.
CBT can help us understand the relationship between thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and behaviours, and identify patterns that may be maintaining difficulties. We can develop practical strategies to manage anxiety and stress while also considering the wider experiences that may be contributing to how you feel as well as addressing the deeper things that may be causing the difficulties.
Relationships and emotional regulation
Both trauma and ADHD can have an impact on relationships and emotional regulation. You may find that emotions feel particularly intense, that you become overwhelmed, or that past experiences influence how you respond to yourself and others.
My approach combines CBT with relational therapy, allowing us to work with current difficulties while also exploring how previous experiences and relationships may have shaped your patterns of thinking, feeling and responding.
My approach
Therapy is collaborative and paced around what feels manageable for you. I believe you are the expert in your own experience, and my role is to help you develop a clearer understanding of what is happening and find approaches that work for you.
Alongside my client work, I am a clinical supervisor and lecturer in counselling and CBT. I have over five years' experience working in charity and community settings supporting adults and young people affected by trauma, including individual and group-based work focused on emotional coping skills and self-compassion.
Take the first step
Starting therapy can feel daunting, particularly if you have spent a long time trying to manage things on your own. You do not need to have everything figured out before starting counselling.
I offer a free 20-minute initial consultation, where we can discuss what you are looking for, answer any questions you may have and consider whether I might be the right therapist for you.
If you are looking for support with trauma, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, emotional regulation, self-esteem or relationship difficulties, I would be happy to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- DipHE in Gestalt Counselling
- BSc (Hons) Advanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- CPCAB Level 6 Clinical Supervision
Clinical Experience
Over five years’ experience in the third sector supporting individuals affected by complex trauma, including domestic abuse, sexual violence, war-related trauma, and asylum-seeking populations alongside those presenting with anxiety, depression and loss of identity. Experience working with a broad range of presentations within community and trauma-informed services.
Lecturing & Academic Work
- Lecturer in Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy at DipHE and BSc level.
- Academic supervisor for undergraduate research projects.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I specialise in working with individuals who have experienced all types of traumatic events or relationships. This work also often focusses on emotional regulation and improving daily functioning; please reach out and we can discuss how I can support you in improving your day-to-day and long term life.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I have limited availability for trainee counsellors charged at £60 per session.
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Further information
I aim to balance structure with flexibility, drawing on coping skills where helpful while also allowing space for reflection, emotional processing, and relational understanding. Some sessions may feel more focused and practical, while others may be more exploratory, depending on what feels most useful for you during each session. This balance is informed by each individual client, and we will work collaboratively to shape the direction and focus of sessions in response to what feels most important for you.
