About me
I appreciate the individuality of everyone, and I utilise a wide range of theoretical methods and therapeutic styles to support children, adolescents, parents, and adults facing various challenges and concerns in life.
I am deeply committed to my role as an integrative psychotherapist, with extensive knowledge of various emotional challenges, behaviours, and symptoms. Central to my practice is the therapeutic relationship, supported by a safe, nurturing, non-judgmental, and confidential environment that encourages trust, exploration, and reflection. As a humanistic, psychodynamic, and interpersonal therapist, I have a strong interest in child development, attachment, trauma, neurobiology, and intergenerational dynamics. In addition to traditional talking therapies, I use sensory integration, play, art, and creative activities to encourage expression and a better understanding of emotions and actions. By combining reflection, practical strategies, and psychoeducation, I tailor my approach to each person's needs—addressing specific issues while fostering self-awareness and boosting self-esteem. I also offer reflective parenting sessions. Supporting families remains a key priority for me.
Meeting people where they are at, developmentally and emotionally, much of my practice centres on anxiety, trauma, and family challenges. I aim to support individual wellbeing and the wider network. My experience spans working with children, adolescents, and adults with social and emotional difficulties, as well as assisting parents and professionals. I have provided support for a variety of needs, including complex trauma, children in care, and post-adoption concerns. Additionally, I am recognised by the local authority as an approved therapist for this specialised area of practice.
With more than twenty years of experience supporting individuals with neurodivergence, this area forms a significant part of my work. By blending my integrative approach with my background in neurodivergence, I provide a unique perspective on therapy. This is especially important for the sensitive nature of the therapeutic process, where communication can often be challenging. I support brain and body awareness, sensory profiling, and forming an understanding of the world and the surrounding environments. Development of self and other (mentalisation), executive functioning skills and coping with sensory and social challenges is also key within this work. It is not about fixing a young person or adult, but about providing unconditional positive regard and compassion, supporting them with the awareness and skills to thrive. I often support parents to enhance their understanding of their child and their personal circumstances, providing guidance for resources and possible changes to improve regulation.
My work also includes mentoring, developing and delivering targeted interventions for individuals and groups, assisting families in crisis, fostering stronger relationships between parents and children or young people, and promoting staff wellbeing.
I am a fully qualified Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapist at MA level, accredited by UKCP and am a member BACP.
What to expect
Reaching out to a therapist may feel unfamiliar and even intimidating at first. What matters most is finding someone who suits you or your child, and I am open to talking with you about this decision. I would be glad to connect and see if my services align with your needs. Please feel free to give me a call and start a conversation.
All of my work starts with an initial assessment where we can have time together to discuss your reasons for starting therapy, whether this is for yourself and/or your child. I will gather a full history during this time, and we can think about your hopes from therapy, considering your child’s wishes if the referral is for them. We can then discuss the best way forward.
Sessions are one-to-one for 50 minutes on the same day and time each week, which will be agreed upon at the beginning of our therapeutic journey together. When working with children/young people, I offer and facilitate regular reviews with parents/carers. Group sessions are for 1 hour.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have many years of experience working in various types of educational settings, facilitating therapy with young people and adults. I have extensive experience in working with children/young people of various ages with social and emotional difficulties, including ASD, ADHD, OCD and Attachment Difficulties alongside supporting parents. I have worked with adults and young people who have experienced trauma, sexual abuse, neglect, anxiety, low self-esteem, bereavement, body dysmorphia, self-harm and suicidal thoughts.
- Masters level qualification in Integrative Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapy, which is UKCP-accredited.
- For 4 years I facilitated therapy at The Butterfly Room, Stevenage.
- I currently have my own therapy support service - The Nesting Space, Hertford.
- I am open to facilitating therapy within the school setting, depending on location.
- I studied at Terapia/Middlesex University
- Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- Member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
- I am accredited with private healthcare insurers.
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.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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 - £100.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
When I work
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early morning | |||||||
| Morning | |||||||
| Early afternoon | |||||||
| Late afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
Further information
- I have full insurance and an enhanced DBS.
- As a member of UKCP and BACP, I adhere to their Code of Ethics for good practice.
