About me
Do you ever wonder why you find life so difficult when, from the outside, everything seems fine? Perhaps you struggle with anxiety, feel overwhelmed by relationships, or find yourself taking responsibility for everyone around you. Maybe you have spent years feeling that you should be coping better, or questioning whether your experiences were really difficult enough to explain how you feel.
You don't have to justify your feelings or prove that what you went through was bad enough to matter. I offer a warm, supportive space where you can explore your experiences without minimising them, feeling judged, or worrying that your problems are too complicated to be understood.
With a background in psychology and counselling, I use an integrative approach to help people make sense of anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties and the lasting effects of emotionally difficult experiences. I have a particular interest in emotional and relational abuse and neglect, especially the ways our early family relationships can shape how we feel about ourselves and relate to others.
You don't need to have the right words or a clear understanding of what's wrong before we begin. Maybe you are used to having to cope by yourself, not many people asked how you felt, or was praised for never causing problems so speaking about yourself feels challenging. We can take our time to explore what feels true for you, at a pace that feels manageable. I will check in with you about how the work feels, so that therapy remains something we navigate together.
If you're looking for space to slow down and unpack what’s beneath the surface, I can help you reconnect with your needs, feelings, and resources.
My dedication to this work comes from personal experience of having to navigate difficulties often without the language or support that would help me make sense of them. My mission is to bring all my knowledge, skills, and energy to walk beside you as you begin to examine your life.
Training, qualifications & experience
For over 17 years, I’ve been immersed in understanding what wellbeing is, and not just in theory, but in the messy, real-life ways it plays out when we're dealing with emotional pain, relationships, long-term health issues, or patterns that feel impossible to break. My background spans two Master’s degrees in Psychology, a wide range of roles in mental and physical health, and training in Pluralistic Counselling (currently on the doctoral level). I am trained in Brainspotting, which is a gentle way of addressing difficult emotions and unpleasant body sensations that are hard to put in words.
What does all that mean for you? It means I bring a well-rounded, compassionate, and flexible approach to therapy. No one-size-fits-all. Together, we’ll find what works for you; whether that’s making sense of difficult experiences, exploring the emotional impact of a painful life transition, or shifting deep-rooted patterns that are holding you back.
Having experienced therapy myself, I understand how meaningful and vulnerable it can be. I bring warmth, empathy and humour to ease our work. Things discussed in therapy can be painful, but the therapy itself doesn't have to. It's a privilege to be a counsellor, know people on such a personal level.
If that sounds like something you're looking for, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m here when you're ready.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Additional information
I offer reduced fee to make counselling accessible regardless of your employment status at £45 per session and is offered to a limited number of clients.
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Further information
I am flexible in where and how often we will meet. I see clients in-person in a comfortable and inviting room near Broughton Street. I offer remote counselling via a safe online platform or via phone call, which makes it easier to fit the sessions around a busy schedule. I also offer outdoor therapy as Walk and Talk sessions in Edinburgh and surrounding area.
I am skilled in working both short-term (if you have a fixed number of sessions in mind) and open-ended, long-term work. We can meet every week at the same time or move your sessions flexibly depending on your schedule. If you are unsure as to what would work best for you, please contact me and we can work out the solution together.
