About me
A safe space to talk
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, particularly if you are used to managing things on your own or putting other people's needs before your own.
My aim is to offer a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can be yourself. You don't need to find the right words or explain everything perfectly. We can take our time, explore what is happening for you and begin to make sense of things together.
I am a qualified and accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with over 12 years of experience working with individuals and couples.
I support people experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, stress, grief and loss, trauma, low self-esteem and emotional overwhelm.
Therapy can help you understand yourself more deeply, including why you feel, think and respond in certain ways. Together, we can explore patterns that may have developed over time and consider how these might be influencing your life and relationships today.
My approach is collaborative and tailored to your individual needs, experiences and goals. Whether you are going through a difficult period, feeling stuck in your relationships or wanting to understand yourself better, therapy can offer an opportunity to reflect, develop new perspectives and find different ways of moving forward.
Areas I work with
I work with individuals experiencing a range of emotional and relational difficulties, including: Anxiety and depression
Low self-esteem and self-doubt
Stress and emotional overwhelm
Bereavement and loss
Relationship difficulties
Fertility challenges, miscarriage and pregnancy-related difficulties
Abuse and trauma
Addiction
Major life changes and transitions
Difficulties with emotional regulation, communication and relationships
Supporting couples
Working with couples is a particular area of interest for me.
Relationships can bring some of the greatest joys in our lives, but they can also be a source of deep hurt, frustration and loneliness. Couples can find themselves having the same arguments repeatedly, feeling misunderstood or emotionally distant, or struggling to reconnect despite wanting things to improve.
In couples therapy, I help partners explore what is happening between them and understand the patterns they may have become caught in. We look at how each person's experiences, emotional needs and ways of responding can affect the other, often without either partner fully realising it.
Together, we can work towards better communication, greater understanding, rebuilding trust and intimacy, and developing a relationship in which both partners feel heard and emotionally safe.
I also have a particular interest in supporting couples through fertility difficulties, miscarriage and pregnancy-related challenges, which can place considerable emotional pressure on both individuals and their relationship.
My approach
My work is grounded in psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory, neuroscience and contemporary approaches to couples therapy.
In practice, this means looking not only at what is happening in your life today, but also exploring how earlier experiences and relationships may influence the way you feel, behave and relate to others.
Sometimes we find ourselves reacting in ways we don't fully understand, or repeating patterns despite wanting something to change. Exploring these experiences can help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself, recognise your emotional needs and discover new possibilities in how you respond.
I offer a thoughtful and collaborative approach. Rather than telling you how you should feel or what you should do, I will work alongside you to explore your experiences, understand what matters to you and consider what you would like to be different.
Depending on your needs and goals, I offer:
Shorter-term, focused therapy, usually around 12–24 sessions.
Longer-term, open-ended therapy, offering more time for deeper exploration and sustained personal development.
We will work at a pace that feels manageable for you, with the focus shaped around your circumstances and what you hope to gain from therapy.
Who I work with
I work with individuals and couples across the UK, Ireland and internationally, offering sessions online. I welcome people from all backgrounds and identities and aim to provide a respectful, inclusive and supportive space where your values, beliefs, experiences and lifestyle are met with openness and respect.
My previous professional experience includes working with organisations such as Highgate Counselling Centre and Nafsiyat, as well as working as a staff counsellor for the University of Cambridge.
I continue to develop my knowledge and skills through ongoing professional training and development.
What happens when you get in touch?
Starting therapy can feel daunting, so I aim to make the first step as straightforward as possible.
I offer a free 15-minute telephone or online consultation. This is an opportunity to tell me a little about what is bringing you to therapy, ask any questions you may have and discuss the support you are looking for.
It is also a chance for us to consider whether we feel comfortable working together. Finding the right therapist is important, and the relationship between therapist and client is an important part of the therapeutic process.
If we decide to work together, sessions are usually 50 minutes long and take place weekly at a regular, mutually agreed time. I offer morning, late-afternoon and some evening appointments.
Taking the first step
You don't need to be in crisis to seek therapy. Sometimes it is about navigating a difficult period; at other times, it is about understanding yourself more deeply, changing patterns that no longer serve you or finding a different way of relating to yourself and others.
With time, therapy can help you develop greater self-awareness, feel more able to manage difficult emotions, improve your relationships and move towards a life that feels more fulfilling.
If you are considering therapy, I warmly invite you to get in touch. You don't need to know exactly what you need or have the perfect words to explain it. We can start with what is happening for you now and take things from there.
I would be very happy to hear from you and explore whether I could support you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MA in Psychodynamic Counselling
- BSc in Psychology
- Certificate in couples therapy and other relationships
I am committed to continually improving my knowledge and skills through ongoing professional development. Over the years, my self-awareness, expertise, and abilities have grown significantly. I have extensive experience working with a wide range of issues, supporting both individuals and couple
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.
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
£80.00 - £120.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Fee for individual counselling £80 (50minutes).
Reduced rate at £60.
Fee for weekly couple/ relationship therapy 50 minute sessions £100. But it can be arranged, depending on your needs, to bi-weekly and longer sessions. Possibility for 90 minute couple sessions at £120.
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