About me
About Me
Have you ever felt stuck in cycles of shame, self-criticism, or painful relationships, no matter how hard you try to “get it right”?
Many of the people I work with are intelligent, capable, caring and feel deeply. Yet inside, they feel they're never good enough, anxious, or disconnected. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
I became a therapist because I know what it’s like to long for understanding, to want a safe place to bring all of yourself, the embarrassing parts, the hurting parts, and even the parts you’ve learned to hide but at the same time you feel terrified of being seen.
I am genuinely not a judgmental person, hence being drawn to this role. I care deeply and I am honest about that, using that care to allow honesty that you may not get from other people within your life or that you may not be able to hear. This can really help you to see what's really 'you'. I don't hide behind a professional mask, I am open (appropriately and with self-awareness) because Its real and vulnerable and that's what this space is all about. Finding the real you, how can we find the real you if I'm not being real?
What to Expect
Therapy is a collaborative journey. In our sessions, you can expect curiosity, honesty, and compassion. I promise to be honest and challenge you where I believe it is needed, as I do not want to take you in circles. I will also respect your pace, your body and your experiences.
I thought listening to the body was 'woo woo' at first but it's why many people are stuck no matter how much talking they do. If we don't listen to the body, it shouts with depression, anxiety, pain, fibromyalgia and much more. When we begin listening, we realise so many patterns are coming directly from the body, we just don't make this connection.
Over time, Instead of repeating patterns and self sabotaging. People often find they feel calmer in their bodies, more compassionate toward themselves, and freer to create relationships and lives that feel aligned with who they truly are.
How I Work
My approach is relational, embodied, and compassionate. I believe therapy works best when you feel truly seen and safe enough to explore what’s happening inside. Together, we might:
Work with the body to see where you might have unreleased trauma that Is at the root of your behaviours and patterns.
Talk at your pace so you feel safe enough with me not to judge you or mistreat you.
Explore the roots of patterns like depression, hyper vigilance, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or self-criticism.
Work gently with the body and nervous system to find grounding and relief so you can find space to feel truly safe in your own body instead of soothing yourself through addictions, food, relationships and avoidance.
Build emotional regulation so your relationships aren't built on chaos, lies or self abandonment. Challenge old beliefs and inner voices with warmth, not judgment.
I bring a blend of somatic (body-based) awareness, mindfulness, and relational depth. I don’t offer a “one-size-fits-all” approach, we’ll find what works for you, at your pace.
Who I Help
I often work with people who are navigating:
Anxiety, depression, low mood, or emotional overwhelm.
Neurodivergence (mainly ADHD) and the challenges of masking or self-criticism, burnout and dysregulation.
Trauma, childhood wounds, and relational difficulties.
People pleasing behaviours, shame, self-criticism, or feeling “not enough”
Parenting struggles, stress, or burnout.
Whether you’re dealing with a specific issue or just feel lost and disconnected, that's ok. We can figure it out together.
Next Steps
Finding the right therapist is deeply personal. I offer an initial consultation so we can talk about what you’re looking for, answer your questions, and see if we’re a good fit. I have more information on my website.
If something here resonates, I’d love to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I began studying as a therapist over a decade ago now and have been in private practice for the past three years. I have grown and changed a lot, as I believe that we can only take clients as far as we are willing to go.
I am qualified with BSc Hons in Counselling & Psychotherapy: Professional Practice
I also have continued professional development in short courses/ workshops and classes in the following:
People Pleaser Life Coach
Imago Parenting
Nurturing Mums: Supporting and Understanding Post Natal Care
Unmasking ADHD
ADHD Emotional Mastery and Resilience in Relationships
Understanding and Working With Narcissism
Understanding Autism
Bereavement Counselling
Existential Therapy
Somatic EMDR in Practice: Neuroscience-Based Tools to Accelerate Healing -
Anxiety disorder
Trauma: Uncovering The Story Through Breathwork
Shadow Work
Somatic Trauma Treatment: Peter Levine masterclass
Somatic Mind and Body Healing practitioner
Walk and Talk Therapy
Working With Narcissism
Carolyn Spring:
Child sexual abuse: Hope for Healing
Working with shame
The Body and Somatisation
Trauma and the body: Dissociation and Somatisation
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
£75.00 - £85.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
If therapy is something you’re really interested in but cost is a concern, feel free to reach out and we can explore possible options.
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