About me
Sometimes life can feel exhausting, confusing, or harder than it seems to be for other people.
You may feel overwhelmed by everyday demands, struggle with anxiety or self-doubt, find relationships difficult, or feel like you are constantly trying to keep up whilst hiding how much effort things take. You might have always felt different in some way without fully understanding why.
I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and be yourself without pressure or expectation.
I'm a qualified person-centred counsellor supporting adults of all ages with a range of emotional and psychological difficulties. Alongside issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, stress/burnout, relationships and family problems, much of my work is with people who identify as neurodivergent, are exploring this possibility, or are navigating relationships with neurodivergent partners or family members.
Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, emotionally exhausted, misunderstood, or disconnected from themselves. Some may already identify as autistic or ADHD, whilst others simply know they have spent much of their life feeling “different” or struggling in ways that are difficult to explain.
You do not need a diagnosis or a clear idea of what is “wrong” in order to come to therapy.
How I work
As a person-centred counsellor, I believe therapy should feel collaborative, accepting and led by you.
I aim to create a space where you feel genuinely heard and understood. Together we can explore whatever is going on for you at your own pace, whether that's anxiety, overwhelm, low mood, masking, relationship difficulties, self-criticism, identity, burnout, or simply feeling stuck.
I understand that everyone experiences the world differently. Some people need space to reflect deeply, whilst others benefit from a more practical and grounded approach. I try to adapt how I work to suit the individual rather than expecting you to fit into a rigid way of doing therapy.
I understand that traditional ideas of therapy won't work for everyone. Some clients worry they are “too much”, “too sensitive”, “lazy”, “disorganised” or somehow failing at life. Often these experiences are rooted in years of trying to cope without feeling fully understood.
Therapy with me is not about forcing you to become a different person (you don't need to be "fixed"). It's about understanding yourself more clearly, reducing shame and overwhelm, and finding ways of living that feel more manageable and authentic.
What to expect from the intro session
The intro session is an opportunity for us to meet and get a sense of whether working together feels right for you. Finding the right counsellor is important, and I understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting.
You can talk about what has brought you to counselling, ask any questions you may have, and share as much or as little as feels comfortable. There's no pressure to have everything figured out.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified counsellor and a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their code of ethics. I hold a BACP Accredited Diploma in Counselling and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology and I undertake regular continuing professional development and clinical supervision in line with BACP ethical guidelines.
I started working with clients in 2018 and have been working solely in private practice since 2021.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Additional information
I offer an initial online introductory session at £30, thereafter fees are £65 per session. Sessions last for 50 minutes.
All fees to be paid beforehand by bank transfer.
When I work
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I'm currently available to work online, or in person in Walthamstow
