About me
Struggling with worries, intense emotions such as sadness and anger, or noticeable changes in behaviour is common for both children and adults. Often, our first response to stress manifests as physical sensations that can be so distressing that we might try to ignore, suppress, or act on them. Articulating what’s troubling us can be particularly challenging.
I specialise in grief and loss—universal human experiences that profoundly affect mental health. While my primary focus is bereavement, I also support individuals dealing with a range of issues, including past traumas, life transitions, depression, and low self-esteem.
For children and young people, bereavement can deeply affect their trust in others, often leading to feelings of isolation and a sense of being different from peers who haven’t experienced such loss. This sense of disconnection can result in alienation, bullying, and social isolation.
For adults, life’s challenges can feel overwhelming at times—whether it's grief, work stress, relationship issues, or feelings of low self-esteem. Often, these struggles manifest physically and emotionally, causing stress, anxiety, and emotional burnout. Grief and loss, especially, can leave a person feeling disconnected from others and uncertain about their place in the world. Whether you're struggling with bereavement, health anxiety, depression, or stress, therapy can provide the emotional support and practical tools to help you manage and process these difficult experiences.
Adults also face unique struggles, such as burnout, family dynamics, or low self-esteem, that can contribute to feelings of isolation and emotional exhaustion. I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space for exploring these issues and developing healthier coping strategies. Therapy can be especially helpful in addressing past traumas, navigating life transitions, and rebuilding a sense of personal worth and balance in life.
My approach emphasises creative expression through art, play, and conversation, providing diverse avenues for emotional exploration.
Therapy will last as long as you feel it's needed. Whether you're seeking short-term support or long-term counselling, I am here to cater to your specific goals.
I offer sessions in both Putney and my art studio in Checkendon, providing a warm and welcoming space for therapy. Additionally, I offer online sessions to accommodate different needs and preferences.
Training, qualifications & experience
With over four years of post-qualification experience, I work with children, young people, and adults across a range of emotional and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and bereavement. My practice is rooted in creating a safe, compassionate space where clients feel supported to explore and understand their inner worlds.
I have a strong foundation in Art Psychotherapy, particularly effective with children and adolescents. Through creative expression, play, and conversation, I help young people process difficult feelings and build emotional resilience. This non-verbal approach can be especially supportive for those who struggle to articulate their experiences.
Alongside this, I bring significant experience from working in bereavement settings such as Wandsworth Bereavement Service and St Christopher’s Hospice, where I supported clients navigating grief and the impact of loss on their lives and relationships. My understanding of grief informs my work with clients experiencing a wide range of losses—not just death, but also separation, identity shifts, and other life transitions.
My approach is integrative and flexible, drawing from psychodynamic, trauma-informed, systemic, CBT, and solution-focused models. I tailor my methods to suit each client’s individual needs and goals, ensuring therapy is both personal and responsive.
With a solid grounding in developmental psychology, I offer insight into how emotional challenges present across different life stages, from early childhood through adolescence to adulthood. I also work with families and parents to support healthy communication and relational patterns.
Whether supporting a young person through anxiety, helping an adult navigate low mood, or working with a family during a time of loss, I aim to foster greater self-awareness, emotional connection, and psychological wellbeing in each of my clients.
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 HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Additional information
Embarking on your therapeutic journey can be daunting, and sharing your concerns may feel challenging. My approach is to work with you and move at a pace that feels right for you. Creating a safe, confidential space where you feel heard and valued is essential to me. I look forward to connecting with you and supporting you through this process.
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