About me
When life feels harder than it looks
Putting on a brave face just to get through the day can be deeply exhausting. Anxiety, stress, difficult experiences, or the ongoing pressures of life can leave you feeling emotionally drained, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself.
You may notice that things which once brought you joy no longer feel the same, relationships feel harder to navigate, or everyday life feels more difficult to manage.
I offer counselling for adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected as they navigate anxiety, trauma, ADHD, relationship difficulties, life changes, or patterns that feel hard to understand or shift.
I offer a space where you can feel safe to speak openly, perhaps for the first time, without needing to filter yourself or hold anything back.
And we can make sense of it together.
What you might be experiencing Anxiety can feel like it takes over at times - something more than worry that never fully settles.
You might find yourself overthinking conversations, seeking reassurance, replaying situations, or struggling to quiet your mind.
At times, you may feel emotionally overwhelmed or unsure why certain situations affect you so strongly.
Relationships can feel challenging - perhaps you find it hard to express your needs, fear rejection, feel misunderstood, or adapt to others while losing sight of yourself.
For some people, including those with ADHD, this can also show up as racing thoughts, emotional intensity, rejection sensitivity, and difficulty regulating emotions while trying to stay on top of everything.
Over time, these experiences can leave you feeling mentally exhausted and disconnected from your own needs, especially when you’ve been used to coping, staying strong, or putting others first. Many people come to counselling after carrying these feelings alone for a long time.
These responses don’t just stay in the mind - they can show up in the body too: tension, fatigue, restlessness, feeling on edge, or shutting down.
How I work
Our relationship is at the heart of the work - a space where you don't have to hold everything together. We go at your pace, sometimes pausing, sometimes staying with things instead of pushing past them to gently notice what's happening beneath the surface, so your experiences and patterns can start to make more sense.
We may explore how past experiences and important relationships have shaped the way you see yourself, manage emotions, and connect with others.
By understanding these patterns with curiosity and compassion, you can begin to develop a kinder relationship with yourself and create more choice in how you respond, relate, and meet your own needs.
And by bringing your attention to how your body is feeling in the moment, such as tightness, changes in breathing, or feeling more present and settled, this can become another way of understanding your experience more fully.
What can change
Over time, things can start to shift - not dramatically, but quietly.
Less caught in spirals. A little more space before reacting. A little more steadiness inside.
Life can begin to feel less like something you're just pushing through, and more like living - more connected to yourself, more able to navigate relationships and life changes, and with more room to breathe.
Getting in touch
I know that finding the right counsellor is an important and personal decision, so I offer a free 15-minute introductory call to help you see whether working together feels right for you.
I offer in-person counselling sessions in Bushey, Hertfordshire, conveniently located for clients in Watford and the surrounding areas, as well as online counselling.
NB: If eligible, discounted sessions are available for online appointments only.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Currently studying towards CPCAB Level 5 Diploma in Attachment Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- CPCAB Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills
- Complex Trauma Training Level 1 & 2 - Dr Janina Fisher
- IAN Attachment Course- module 1 and 2
- Polyvagal-informed: how nervous system states influence behavior and emotions - Deb Dana
- Working with Shame - Carolyn Spring
- Treating Adult Clients of Emotionally Immature Parents - Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD
- Clinical Solutions for Processing Childhood Trauma in Adults
- The Spider in the Glass Domestic Violence and Gender Based Violence Training
- The Spiderlings - Children and The Abusive Relationship Training
- BACP - Certificate of Proficiency
- Supported and counselled women affected by domestic abuse within a refuge setting.
- Placement with Place2Be supporting children and young people’s emotional wellbeing in schools using creative and child-centred approaches.
- Attachment-informed approach, recognising how early relationships can shape emotional patterns, connection, and sense of safety.
- Relationship dynamics and patterns
- Trauma
- Abuse
- PACE
- Karpman Drama Triangle
- CPV - Child to Parent Violence
- NVR - Non Violence Resistance
- Neurodiversity
- Adoption
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 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
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I work with a range of emotional and relational difficulties. I take an attachment-based, trauma-informed approach, and commonly support clients experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, emotional overwhelm, stress, burnout, and trust or attachment-related issues.
Alongside my counselling training, I bring over 20 years' experience in adoption and neurodiversity. I understand how struggles can be complex and interconnected, sometimes linked with early loss, autism, ADHD, or other life experiences. Often the difficulties faced go deeper than they first appear, and together we can gently explore what those might be.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Payment
Please note that payment is required 48 hours before the session in order to confirm your booking.
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Further information
Face-to-face counselling is available in Bushey, Hertfordshire (easily accessible from Watford, Hatch End, Pinner, and Radlett) and in Uxbridge, West London (easily accessible from Hillingdon, Ruislip, Hayes, and Eastcote). I also offer online counselling throughout the UK. Discounted-rate sessions are available for online work only.
