About me
General Information
I offer counselling and psychotherapy for adults individually or as couples on both a short-term and longer-term basis. Sessions provide a confidential and supportive space to explore whatever may be troubling you, at a pace that feels manageable.
I work in a person-centred and relational way, with a strong focus on building a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. Where helpful, I may integrate trauma-informed and practical approaches to support you in managing difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
People often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure why they feel the way they do. Together, we can begin to understand patterns, process past experiences, and find ways of coping that feel more manageable and sustainable.
I have experience working with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and the impact of unhealthy or difficult relationships, including narcissistic abuse and coercive control.
I work with people who feel stuck after difficult or toxic relationships, or who are dealing with anxiety, overthinking, or a loss of confidence in themselves.
A lot of my clients look like they’re coping on the outside, but underneath feel overwhelmed, on edge, or unsure of themselves. I offer a space to properly talk things through, make sense of what’s going on, and start to feel more steady again.
I also work with couples experiencing challenges such as communication difficulties, conflict, loss of trust, and life transitions, offering a supportive space to strengthen understanding and create positive change together.
I also offer support around perinatal mental health, including postnatal depression.
Sessions are 50 minutes and are available online, as well as in person in Edinburgh and Lanark. I currently offer appointments Monday to Thursday during daytime hours.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience working with adults and couples across statutory services, the third sector, residential rehabilitation, and private practice.
I have over 10 years’ experience in alcohol and drug services, alongside senior clinical work within a residential rehabilitation setting, where I delivered individual and group therapy and facilitated specialist trauma programmes.
I have most recently concentrated my work in private practice, dealing with a wide range of issues whilst still retaining and my stated specialisms
I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Person-Centred Counselling, a COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills, and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology. I am also an IC&RC Certified Addiction Therapist.
My additional training includes DBT skills and specialist training in narcissistic abuse and coercive control. I also have training in CBT-informed approaches.
Member organisations
COSCA is the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland, and seeks to advance all forms of counselling and psychotherapy and the use of counselling skills by promoting best practice and through the delivery of a range of sustainable services. COSCA Counsellor Accreditation is a pathway to entry onto the UKRC. It is a requirement of all individual and organisational members of COSCA to abide by its Statement of Ethics and Code of Practice and be accountable to the Complaints Procedure. 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.
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Further information
I’m down to earth in how I work and don’t overcomplicate things. Sessions are calm, supportive, and at your pace - there’s no pressure to have everything figured out.
Alongside talking things through, I help you understand patterns, make sense of your reactions, and build more confidence in how you respond to situations.
My approach is person-centred, with elements of CBT and DBT where helpful.
I often work with:
• Toxic or narcissistic relationships
• Anxiety and overthinking
• Trauma and past experiences
• Low self-esteem and boundaries
• Relationship issues
• Emotional overwhelm and stress
