About me
*** Face to face counselling from my private garden office in Shoreham by Sea (free on-street parking), private therapy rooms in central Hove or online across the UK. Free no obligation 20-minute introductory call to ensure you feel comfortable***
Who I support:
Perhaps you appear capable on the outside, while inside you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed or unsure of yourself.
Perhaps you overthink things you’ve said or done, replay conversations, or find yourself wondering whether you handled something “wrong”. You may feel as though you’re constantly adapting to the people around you, unsure which version of yourself feels most like you.
At times, your thoughts and emotions may feel overwhelming. At others, you might feel disconnected or shut down. Perhaps your used to keeping things to yourself or trying to work things out alone, but have reached a point where that isn't feeling so easy anymore. You may notice patterns such as people-pleasing, withdrawing, overthinking or being particularly affected by how others respond to you, while knowing that understanding a pattern doesn’t necessarily make it easy to change.
You may also have spent years feeling different or misunderstood. If you identify as neurodivergent, whether diagnosed or self-identified, you may have become very good at masking, adapting and working out what is expected of you, sometimes at the expense of feeling comfortable in yourself.
If any of this feels familiar, you don’t have to work it out alone.
How I can help
Therapy can be a space to slow things down and begin to understand what is happening beneath the surface.
We might explore the roots of self-doubt and the way it shapes your inner voice, relationships and sense of self. We can look at patterns such as overthinking, people-pleasing, withdrawing or shutting down, and consider what those responses may be protecting you from and what other choices might become possible.
If you carry a persistent feeling of “I’m not enough” or that something about you isn’t quite right, we can explore where those beliefs developed and how they continue to affect the way you see yourself and relate to others.
If earlier experiences still impact you, even when they are difficult to put into words, we can make sense of them together at a pace that feels manageable.
For clients who identify as neurodivergent, I offer a flexible, non-pathologising approach. We can explore experiences such as overwhelm, anxiety, masking and questions around identity, without making the assumption that you need to be “fixed”.
What it's like to work with me
I aim to create a space which is calm, thoughtful and steady.
I know that reaching out to a counsellor can feel daunting, particularly if you're used to keeping things to yourself or finding it difficult to explain how you're feeling.
You don't need to arrive with everything worked out, and you don't need to find the perfect words. We can start wherever you are, even if that's with a sense that something doesn't feel right but you can't quite explain why.
I'll offer a space where you can be yourself without having to perform, please or get things right. We'll explore what's happening for you together, at a pace that feels comfortable, with room for both reflection and change.
My approach
I am an integrative counsellor, drawing on different therapeutic approaches depending on what feels most helpful for you.
My work is grounded in:
Person-centred therapy: offering a warm, accepting and non-judgemental space where we work with what you want to bring and at your pace.
Attachment-informed thinking: exploring how earlier relationships and experiences may shape how you relate to yourself and others.
Transactional Analysis: exploring patterns in relationships, internal dialogue and different ways of being.
I also work in a trauma-informed way, with an emphasis on safety, choice and collaboration. We do not need to push into difficult experiences before you are ready.
There is no pressure to have a clear starting point. Therapy can begin wherever you are.
About me
Alongside my counselling training and degree in psychology, I have a background in corporate finance and am also a parent to two primary school-aged children.
I understand something of the pressures that can come with balancing different roles and expectations, and how easy it can be to lose touch with your own needs and sense of self.
My experience includes working with men, women and young people experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, identity questions and the impact of earlier life experiences.
A significant proportion of my work has been with clients who identify as neurodivergent. I aim to offer a space that is flexible, respectful and responsive to different ways of experiencing the world.
Taking the first step
If you're considering counselling, you don't need to know exactly what you want to talk about, and you don't need to write a long message explaining everything.
You can simply get in touch, tell me a little about what's bringing you here, and ask any questions you have.
An initial conversation is an opportunity for us to see whether I might be the right counsellor for you. There's no pressure to commit to ongoing therapy.
If something in my profile resonates with you, I'd be very happy to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have been awarded a First-Class Degree in Psychology and a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. My counselling training was integrative, drawing on Person-Centered Therapy, Attachment Theory and Transactional Analysis. This provides me with a broad understanding of the different ways our experiences, relationships and past can influence how we think, feel and relate to ourselves and others.
I have undertaken additional training in working therapeutically with trauma, as well as a range of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses. I am committed to continuing my professional development and regularly undertake further training to deepen my knowledge and ensure my practice remains informed and responsive to the individual needs of my clients.
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.
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
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Additional information
My fee is £50 for a 50-minute counselling session. I feel strongly that counselling should be accessible to those who need it, so I keep a small number of spaces available at a reduced rate. If finances are a concern, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and we can have a conversation about what might be possible.
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I try to be flexible regarding when I work depending on clients needs, however my evening and weekend slots are limited.
