About me
To the outside world, you’ve got it together. Underneath, you’re exhausted.
Are you running on empty, feeling exhausted, or disconnected from yourself? Maybe you find yourself walking on eggshells in your relationships, constantly monitoring others or worrying you're going to be rejected or abandoned by those around you.
You might notice your body reacting before your mind does: a tight chest, a sudden knot in your stomach, or a spike of panic when conflict arises. When growing up meant navigating an unpredictable home, bullying, or emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, hypervigilance becomes a habit. You learn to put your needs last, compare yourself to others, and struggle with deep-seated feelings of shame or not being good enough.
In therapy, we often look at this as anxious attachment or relational trauma, where simply trying to set a boundary triggers an intense wave of guilt. Recognising these old survival strategies isn't a failure. It’s the moment you stop blaming yourself and start making real changes.
How We’ll Work Together: Therapy with me isn't about sitting in awkward silence or being handed cold, clinical labels. Instead, sessions are a warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth space.
Before qualifying as a counsellor five years ago, I spent two decades working as a hairstylist. That time taught me how to truly listen, connect, and meet people exactly as they are. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I also understand the painful weight of feeling like you don't fit in or having to hide parts of who you are.
As an integrative therapist, I combine Person Centred Therapy and theories of Psychodynamic and Transactional Analysis. I am also completing advanced EMDR training (qualifying late October 2026) to help you work through distressing memories and physical body responses.
Together, we’ll help you untangle past experiences, build firm boundaries, and feel truly grounded in your own skin.
I offer in-person sessions at 441 Royal Exchange Building, St Ann's Square in Manchester City Centre, as well as online sessions across the UK.
Taking the First Step: Reaching out can feel daunting, so I keep the process simple:
- Send a message: Click the button to get in touch.
- Free intro call: We’ll arrange a brief, informal chat to explore what you need and see if we're a good fit.
- No pressure: A confidential space with zero obligation to proceed unless you feel completely comfortable.
You don't have to carry this by yourself.
Training, qualifications & experience
My Qualifications
- BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Counselling
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Certificate in Counselling Concepts
- Certificate in Relationship Counselling using Transactional Analysis
- Accredited Professional PNCPS Acc. (NCPS)
- Certificate of Proficiency (BACP)
- Inner Child Healing CPD
- Transactional Analysis CPD
- Consensual / Ethical Non-Monogamy (CNM/ENM) CPD
- Currently in EMDR Training at the EMDR Academy
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.
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.
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.
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
Photos & videos
Fees
£65.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer weekly and fortnightly sessions and aim to work in a way that feels consistent and supportive. We can discuss fees, availability, and any questions about working together during an initial introduction or session.
When I work
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early morning | |||||||
| Morning | |||||||
| Early afternoon | |||||||
| Late afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
