About me
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or held back by low self-esteem or confidence, feeling misunderstood, you are not alone. I work with adults (18+) who want to understand themselves more deeply, heal, and grow into a more, grounded version of themselves.
My approach blends practical tools for managing anxiety, overwhelm, and the challenges of life with space to explore the deeper roots beneath your struggles/trauma. Together, we look at what’s happening now as well as the patterns shaped by your past, helping you create lasting change that feels safe, steady, and supportive.
I offer a core of Person-Centered therapy but have an holistic approach blending in a range of techniques and approaches adapted to you and what you bring. You can be heard and seen, I can help support you to reconnect to your true self, beyond the masks and inherited stories.
"As a neurodiverse therapist I bring in addition to my specialist training my lived experience, intuition and learning, to support you and help you rediscover who you are".
Clients often come to see me with a sense of feeling overwhelmed, worried, they might struggle with focus, overthinking, sleeping patterns, relationships and want to explore this in relation to their Autism and/or ADHD. Some clients come not knowing the reasons for their struggles and through the sessions we can explore what might be going on underneath the surface. A lot of people come to see me while they are waiting for a diagnosis and or medications. The waiting lists can be long. I can offer help pre and post diagnosis through your journey. My aim is to create a safe, supportive, and affirming space where clients feel understood, valued, and empowered.
Neurodiversity: I work with clients who are diagnosed or undiagnosed and wanting to explore Autism or ADHD or AuDHD in a neuroaffirmative way. Some clients feel unsure about talking about neurodiversity and we can just explore what's brought you here without the need to label.
My way of working acknowledges that although there are many common experiences within neurodiversity that it is very much an individual experience. You may have seen a lot of information on social media about presenting issues; hyperfocus, rejection sensitivity, demand avoidance, stimming and need help navigating these terms and what they mean for you.
Issues that clients bring:
Disordered eating/ sensory diet
Feelings of guilt/shame
Problems with organisation/overwhelm
Burnout at work/life in general
Parenting neurodiverse children
Relationship issues/communication
Friendship issues
Feeling of being misunderstood/injustice in the world
Anger issues
Trauma/PTSD associated with (late) diagnosis.
Family issues
OCD
Bereavement counselling: I also offer help working through the many forms of loss and grief. In addition to grieving loved ones, loss comes in many forms. You may be feeling loss of your past life or self and are finding it hard to live in the present and to move forward in your life with positivity and meaning. You may feel the loss through divorce, empty nest syndrome, life during/after menopause. I can help you explore feelings and thoughts and help you to make sense of your world with compassion and support.
Menopause support: Menopause is more than a physical change—it can bring emotional upheaval, identity shifts, and a sense of loss or confusion. I offer a space to explore these transitions, validate your experience, and reconnect with your inner resilience. Whether you're facing anxiety, low mood, or relationship challenges during this time, you're not alone.
What to expect:
"Neurodivergent adults, who are late or self-diagnosed sometimes have spent a lifetime feeling "too much" or "not enough,". I provide a space to explore and to unlearn narratives like being "broken," "difficult," or "lazy."
- I offer a warm, understanding, non-judgemental space to explore the world as you see and experience it. I adapt sessions to the unique needs of each client, whether that means exploring childhood experiences, focusing on coping strategies, or developing practical tools for daily life and can incorporate some coaching techniques adapted to your needs.
- You can see me in person in Harrogate or Knaresborough or online from the comfort of your own space-wherever feels safest for you.
- If you’re ready to take that first step, or even just curious, I’d love to hear from you.
I created my practice to be a safe, non-judgmental supportive space where you can begin to untangle the overwhelm, self-doubt, and pressure that often come with anxiety or feeling low.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (York College)
- Certificate in Counselling (York College)
- MSc Biotech and Pharmacology (Sheffield)
- BSc Biomedical Sciences
- Level 2 Counselling Skills
Examples of Additional Specialist Training specific to neurodiversity (CPD)
- Understanding life with ADHD, and the neurobiology and management of ADHD, OU.
- A Neuro-Affirming Approach to Working with Autistic Clients – Aspire Autism Consultancy
- Attendance at Autism parenting summit.
- Understanding Autism. Tony Attwood and Dr Michelle Garnett
Example of other CPD (continued professional development training)
- Internal family systems and application. Mindbody Training Institute.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP).
Experience
I have worked with Phoenix health and being. A charity providing low cost therapy in Leeds.
I have volunteered at the Bereavement Charity Just B.
I have worked in an education setting for many years, providing support to SEND students and supporting roles in health and wellbeing.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
A limited number of concession rates are offered. Please message to discuss availability.
When I work
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Further information
Themes I Work With
- I support neurodivergent clients (diagnosed or self-identified) with a wide range of experiences, including: sensory overload, PDA demand avoidance, executive function challenges, identity and unmasking, rejection sensitivity, emotional regulation, pre- and post-diagnostic support
- Emotional wellbeing: Anxiety, depression, burnout, low self-esteem, shame, anger.
- Trauma: Childhood trauma, PTSD, postnatal trauma, day-to-day accumulative stress
- Relationships: Parenting (especially as a neurodivergent adult), family support, separation, divorce, loss, isolation, belonging.
- Life transitions: Change, grief, identity shifts, spiritual exploration, purpose and direction
- Practical challenges: Boundaries, self-advocacy, menstrual cycle challenges, decision-making, OCD, disordered eating.
- Identity
