About me
Most people don't come to therapy because they're broken. They come because life has become harder than it needs to be.
Perhaps anxiety has become exhausting. Perhaps you're overwhelmed by work, relationships or family life. Maybe you've lost confidence in yourself, find yourself overthinking everything, or feel stuck repeating patterns you no longer want.
My role isn't to tell you what to do. It's to help you understand what's happening, regain perspective, and develop the confidence and emotional resilience to move forward in a way that feels right for you.
Clients often tell me that one of the most helpful parts of our work is that things begin to make sense. Together we explore not only what you're experiencing, but why. Drawing on current neuroscience alongside a pluralistic approach to psychotherapy, I explain how the brain responds to stress, anxiety, trauma and uncertainty in ways that are practical, understandable and immediately useful.
Understanding alone isn't enough, though. Therapy should create change.
Our work is about helping you respond differently to life's challenges, strengthening emotional resilience, improving self-awareness, building healthier relationships and developing a quieter confidence in your own judgement. Rather than becoming dependent on therapy, my aim is for you to leave needing me less because you trust yourself more.
I'm a Clinical Psychotherapist, Pluralistic Counsellor, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Mindfulness Teacher with experience supporting people through anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, burnout, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, life transitions and many other emotional challenges.
No two people are the same, so no two courses of therapy should be the same. I draw from a range of evidence-informed approaches, tailoring our work to your individual needs, personality and goals rather than following a rigid model.
Whether you're facing a crisis, carrying something that's been with you for years, or simply have the feeling that life could be better than it currently is, therapy offers a space to pause, understand yourself more deeply, and move forwards with greater clarity, calm and confidence.
My hope is not simply that you leave each session feeling better, but that, over time, you become increasingly confident in your ability to handle whatever life brings next.
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
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
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)
