About me
Welcome. By being here, you are already taking an important step towards positive change. I specialise in helping adults, young people, and where appropriate children and teens, to manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, life transitions, and related mental health challenges.
I also have deep experience supporting clients with ADHD and neurodiversity, PTSD, OCD, and the knock on effects these can have on confidence, relationships, work, and day to day wellbeing.
I am a fully qualified and professionally accredited Clinical Psychotherapist, Pluralistic Counsellor, Consultant Medical Hypnotherapist, and Mindfulness Teacher, with more than 20 years’ experience in health and wellbeing. I have a 4.9 star rating across more than 5,000 sessions. Alongside client testimonials, my clinic has also been part of research activity, and internal outcome tracking has shown an average improvement of 144% across seven life areas: Thoughts, Actions, Interactions, Confidence, Strengths, Achievements, and Happiness.
How would it feel to be significantly better in those ways? What might become possible if your energy was no longer tied up in surviving the week, and could be turned towards the life you want?
My approach is integrative and highly personalised. There is no one size fits all in mental health. Drawing from Clinical Psychotherapy, Pluralistic and Psychodynamic counselling, CBT, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Humanistic therapy, Gestalt therapy, psychosomatic approaches, Advanced Medical Hypnotherapy, and mindfulness, we co-create a bespoke plan that fits your needs, your goals, and your pace.
At the heart of my work is a compassionate, professional commitment to help you:
• Understand and manage emotions and stress responses
• Shift long-standing patterns and life blocks
• Build emotional regulation, resilience, and sustainable wellbeing
• Clarify goals and move towards them with confidence
• Create real, lasting change, not just coping, but thriving
I do not try to “fix” you. I help you identify, practise, and strengthen the best version of yourself, even under pressure.
If helpful, I can also coach you in specialist self-help skills such as guided visualisation, self-hypnosis for anxiety and pain management, and neuroscience-informed strategies for emotional regulation and brain training.
My clinical practice, Alchemy Life Therapy, has supported hundreds of clients from all walks of life, both in person and securely online. I deliver an in work programme for the Welsh Government to help people stay in work. I also work with leading agencies providing trusted support to clients across the UK and internationally. I have delivered mental health programmes for the NHS, local authorities, education settings, businesses, and charities, and I bring that breadth of experience into our one to one work.
You are not alone. Help is available. Change can start today.
I offer an initial consultation where we can explore what is happening for you, what you want instead, and how we can work together. Many people experience hope and relief after the first session.
To arrange your first session, or a free initial chat:
Call: +44 (0)7419 195673
Training, qualifications & experience
- Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (RQF Level 5), Chrysalis Courses (2024 – 2025)
- Diploma in Counselling Skills & Theory (RQF Level 4), Chrysalis Courses (2023 – 2024) incorporating Pluralistic Counselling Techniques (Psychodynamic, CBT Skills, Humanistic & Others)
- Working With Survivors of Sexual Assault, Circles South East (Oct 2023)
- Mental Health First Aid, MHFA Wales & Cardiff MIND (Sept 2023)
- Suicide Awareness & Prevention, Ajuda Training (Sept 2023)
- The Role Of Education And Training In Preventing Suicides, The Jordan Legacy (Apr 2023)
Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy (NCFE Level 5), CPHT College (Jan 2016 – Oct 2018). Specialist modules in Psychotherapy, Working With Children & Young People, Neurodiversity, Mindfulness and Acceptance- Based Strategies, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming), Solution Focused Hypnotherapy for Fertility, Hypnobirthing & Self Hypnosis for Childbirth, Neuroscience (Understanding how the mind works), Neuroscience and Obesity, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Neuroplasticity & Psychoneuroimmunology.
- Diploma in Medical Hypnotherapy, CPHT College (Jan 2017 – Oct 2017).
Specialist modules in Working with Chronic & Incurable Illnesses, Chemotherapy Support, Emetophobia, Self Hypnosis for Chronic Pain Management, Phobia of Needles or Medical Devices, Palliative Care & Bereavement, Introduction to EEG & Hypnotherapy, Solution Focused Multidisciplinary Teamwork in Hospitals & Medical Environments.
- Diploma Hypnotherapy Practice (NCH Ratified, NCFE Level 4), CPHT College (Jan 2015 – Oct 2015)
- Diploma in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy, CPHT College (Jan 2015 – Oct 2015)
- Psychotherapy & Hypnotherapy for Sport Performance, CPHT College (Jan 2015 – Oct 2015)
- Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training Practice, Mindfulness Training College (Jan 2015 – Oct 2015)
- Plus dozens of Mental Health CPDs (Jan 2015 – Present)
- PGCE (FE) Parts I & II Teacher Training, Cardiff University (Sept 1995 – Jun 1996)
- NCTJ Journalism, Stradbroke College & Sheffield University (Sept 1989 – Jun 1990)
- Journalism & Public Relations, Cardiff Council CPA-MSC (Distinction) (Sept 1988 – Jun 1989)
- Business Studies & Business Administration, Sheffield City Polytechnic (Sept 1984 – Jun 1985)
- 10 O Levels & 3 A Levels, St Cyres Comprehensive School, Penarth (1982 – 1984)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Award-winning, World Record-breaking Brain Training & Mindfulness for Sport Performance
Therapies offered
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Fees
£95.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Payment is in advance by transfer or GoCardless.
Like most therapists, I have a 48 hr non refundable cancellation policy as this helps to keep the cost down for you and other clients.
My ability to offer concessions varies with capacity. Contact me in advance.
I have worked with clients using most health insurance companies - contact me for more.
When I work
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Mon – Thu: 8am-8pm (UK)
Fri: 8am-5pm (UK)
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
UK Bank Holidays: Closed
Group Sessions, Workplace Wellbeing, Lectures, Workshops, Webinars & Events: By arrangement
Further information
THINGS PEOPLE SAY (MEDIA & AWARDS)
“Among the World’s Top Performers” (Newsquest)
“Best Online Wellbeing Clinic - Wales” (SME News UK Enterprise Awards 2022)
“To perform at this level so consistently takes knowledge, effort, stamina and grace!” (South Wales Health & Care Awards 2022)
“Outstanding contribution to the community” (Cancer Research Wales 2018)
“Best Community Outreach” (Zokit Business Awards 2017)
“Trailblazing Pioneer” (Hypnotherapy Today 2015)
“Intelligent Optimist of The Year” (Ode Magazine 2010)
