About me
I can help you when life feels heavy, confusing, or emotionally exhausting due to experiencing low moods/depression, mood swings, anxiety, stress, burnout, sleep difficulties, or living with chronic illness.
Or, when you face relationship challenges, career uncertainty, study-related anxiety, a shift in confidence or identity, feeling caught between two worlds, striving for belonging, or authenticity.
I can offer specialist support for bereavement and loss, including wider losses, such as: health, marriage/partner, home, security, income, trust, self-worth and self- esteem.
I can also assist with navigating intimacy and emotional connection concerns.
My Approach:
The aim of my therapy is to provide a safe and compassionate space where you feel heard and validated regardless of your background, beliefs, or life choices. Together, we will explore what is happening beneath the surface, strengthen your coping resources, create space for clarity, self-compassion, and meaningful change that will empower and equip you to leave therapy safely.
You set the goals and pace of our work together in a way that feels safe and manageable. For example, you can choose a short-term, solution-focused therapy for immediate concerns, or longer-term work to explore deeper emotional distress and unhelpful coping responses. You can decide on short-term, or long-term goals that are achievable, sustainable and aligned with your authentic Self.
If at any point you feel my approach isn’t the right fit, I will thoughtfully support you in finding another professional who better meets your needs.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have training in psychodynamic therapy, which supports a thoughtful exploration of how early relationships and past experiences may influence present emotions, patterns, and relational dynamics. This approach can be particularly helpful for understanding repetitive difficulties, unconscious processes, longstanding emotional distress and abandonment issues.
I am also trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): noticing the link between thoughts, feelings, body reactions, and behaviours; identifying unhelpful patterns, testing them gently, and building new responses using small, practical steps. The goal isn’t to ‘think positively’ but to think more realistically in ways that reduce distress and build confidence. CBT can be especially effective for anxiety, stress, low mood, and sleep-related difficulties.
My work is grounded in person-centred therapy, with an emphasis on empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. I aim to provide a safe, respectful space where you feel heard and supported to engage with your experience at your own pace.
In addition, I have training in sex-informed therapy, facilitating the exploration of any concerns related to intimacy. This includes: navigating desire, sexual self-esteem, communication around intimacy; the impact of life events, such as illness, bereavement, trauma, or relationship change on your ability to connect with an intimate partner.
A significant area of my training includes grief therapy, helping you process complex emotions around a loss, such as sadness, anger, guilt, relief, numbness, or longing;
- gently exploring how the loss has impacted your sense of self and your world, understanding the natural rhythms of grief;
- working with difficult anniversaries and triggers, and develop grounding strategies for days that feel overwhelming.
- Where helpful, we can also explore meaning-making, continuing bonds, and ways of honouring what (or who) has been lost, while supporting you to gradually rebuild stability, connection, and a renewed sense of direction at your own pace.
My qualifications:
Chrysalis Level 5 Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Prince’s Trust)
Chrysalis Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory
Chrysalis Level 3 Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills
Integrative Sex Therapy Institute & Evergreen Certifications: Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£40.00 - £50.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Counselling and psychotherapy:
Initial online or telephone consultation, free of charge; £10 for face-to-face. Subsequently, online or telephone session lasting between 50 to 60 minutes - £45; face-to-face session £50.
Reduced rates for students: Initial online or telephone consultation, free of charge; £10 for face-to-face. Subsequently, online or telephone session lasting between 50 to 60 minutes - £35; face to face session - £40.
Hypnotherapy charges:
Initial online or telephone consultation, free of charge; £10 for face-to-face. Subsequent sessions: £75 for 45-50 minutes; £150 for quitting smoking/vaping involving a one off session of 2 hours. Reduced rates for students: £60 for 45-50 minutes; £120 for quitting smoking/vaping
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I am bound by the terms of therapy room rental stipulating opening hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tue, Wed, Thu
