About me
You might be used to appearing capable on the outside, while privately feeling unsure of yourself.
Perhaps you overthink things you’ve said or done, replay conversations, or question whether you handled something “wrong.” You might notice a constant sense of not quite feeling like yourself, or of adapting who you are depending on who you’re with.
At times, you may feel overwhelmed by your thoughts or emotions, and at others, disconnected or shut down. You might recognise patterns in how you relate to others, people-pleasing, withdrawing, or feeling easily affected by how others respond to you, but feel unsure how to change them.
Some of the people I work with also identify as neurodivergent (diagnosed or self-identified), and may have spent years feeling different, misunderstood, or as though they’ve had to “mask” to get by.
If any of this resonates, you’re not alone and it’s something we can explore together.
How I can help
If you often feel like you’re too much and not enough at the same time, replaying conversations and questioning yourself, I work by gently exploring the patterns underneath that self-doubt, to help you develop a more stable and compassionate sense of who you are.
If you feel stuck in the same loops, overthinking, people-pleasing, or shutting down even when part of you understands why, I work by bringing awareness to those patterns and where they may have come from, in order to help you respond differently rather than feeling controlled by them.
If you carry a persistent sense of “something about me isn’t quite right” or feel different from others, I work by offering a space where you don’t have to mask or explain yourself, in order to help you feel more at ease in your own mind and identity.
If you struggle with a quiet but ongoing feeling of “I’m not enough”, despite appearing capable on the outside, I work by exploring how that belief developed and how it shows up in your inner dialogue and relationships, in order to help you build a more secure sense of self-worth.
If your past experiences still shape how you relate to yourself and others, even if it’s hard to put into words, I work by creating a space to explore this safely and at your pace, in order to help you make sense of those experiences and loosen their hold.
If you identify as neurodivergent (diagnosed or self-identified) and are navigating overwhelm, anxiety, or questions around identity, I work in a way that is flexible, collaborative, and non-pathologising, in order to support you in understanding yourself rather than trying to “fix” who you are.
What to expect (and how things can begin to change)
I aim to offer a space that feels calm, thoughtful, and steady.
You don’t need to present yourself in a certain way or have everything figured out. Sessions are led by you, and we can move at a pace that feels manageable.
Over time, the changes are often gradual but noticeable in everyday life. For example:
You might realise you’ve had a conversation and not replayed it for hours afterwards. You may still feel self-doubt, but it feels quieter and less convincing. You begin to pause before automatically people-pleasing, and sometimes choose differently.
Situations that once felt overwhelming feel more manageable, or pass more quickly. You notice yourself understanding your reactions rather than judging them. You feel more consistent in who you are, rather than shifting depending on others. You’re able to name what you feel or need, even if that still feels new. For some people, it’s the first time they experience a sense of:
- feeling more at ease in their own mind
- not constantly second-guessing themselves
- having an internal voice that is more understanding than critical
- The aim isn’t to “fix” you, but to help you feel more grounded, more self-aware, and more able to navigate life in a way that feels like it fits.
My approach
I am an integrative counsellor, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches depending on what feels most helpful for you.
My work is grounded in:
Person-centred therapy (offering a non-judgemental, accepting space)
Attachment-informed thinking (understanding how early relationships shape how we relate now)
Transactional Analysis (exploring patterns, roles, and internal dialogue)
I also work in a trauma-informed way, which means we go at your pace, with a focus on safety, choice, and understanding your responses rather than judging them.
Together, we might explore:
- patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and relationships
- where these patterns may have come from
- how you relate to yourself internally
- what it might look like to respond differently, in a way that feels more aligned with who you are
- There is no pressure to have the “right words” or 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 of balancing different roles and expectations, and how easy it can be to lose a sense of yourself within that.
My experience includes working with adults and young people facing anxiety, depression, 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, and I aim to offer a space that is flexible, respectful, and responsive to different ways of experiencing the world.
Next steps
If you’re considering therapy and wondering whether we might be a good fit, you’re welcome to get in touch. We can arrange an initial conversation to see how it feels to talk together and whether you’d like to go ahead.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a First-Class Degree in Psychology and a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. My counselling training was integrative, drawing on Person-Centred 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
£30.00 - £50.00
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.
