About me
Ever feel burnt out from masking and trying to fit other people’s expectations of how you “should” be? You don’t have to face that alone.
I’m a CBT therapist offering online and face-to-face counselling, specialising in neurodiversity, anxiety, and phobias. I believe therapy should fit you - not the other way around. My approach is tailored to your individual strengths, needs, and goals, drawing on the latest evidence-based practice within Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and neurodiversity-affirming, strength-based frameworks.
Together, we can explore emotional regulation techniques, practical coping strategies, social skills development and more. I also support clients in adapting their environment, routines, and expectations in ways that honour sensory differences, support your nervous system, and work with how your brain functions best.
Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from trying to “keep up,” therapy can be a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to thrive as yourself.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) from the Glasgow Cognitive Therapy Centre. I also hold a COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate and am an Individual Counsellor Member of COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland). In addition, I have an Open Honours Degree in Science and an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. I am registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), the regulatory body for the social services workforce in Scotland.
Alongside my formal qualifications, I have completed extensive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in areas including neurodiversity, inclusion, professional standards, and GDPR, ensuring that I provide safe, ethical, and high-quality care.
I bring both professional expertise and lived experience of neurodiversity to my practice. This means I understand, both personally and clinically, the impact of masking, burnout, sensory overwhelm, and navigating environments that are not always designed with neurodivergent individuals in mind. I integrate evidence-based CBT with a neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based approach tailored to each individual.
I have many years of experience working with young people on the autism spectrum across a wide range of needs and presentations. I have also supported high-functioning individuals in high-pressure professional roles who may be managing anxiety, performance stress, burnout, or the cumulative impact of long-term masking.
This combination of accredited training, regulatory registration, lived insight, and ongoing professional development enables me to offer thoughtful, personalised, and compassionate support.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£40.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£40 per session nationwide online or face to face from Lanarkshire Counselling and Cognitive Therapy Centre.
I offer a free 30-minute, no-obligation consultation, giving you the opportunity to ask questions, share what’s bringing you to therapy, and explore how we might work together as a team before deciding whether to move forward.
When I work
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Appointment times negotiable by mutual agreement.
Further information
In addition to specialising in neurodiversity-affirming therapy, I work extensively with anxiety disorders and phobias, including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, health anxiety, and specific phobias. This is not an exhaustive list, and I welcome enquiries from individuals experiencing related challenges.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based practice, including in vivo exposure therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), particularly when supporting clients living with chronic pain or long-term health conditions. I work collaboratively to reduce avoidance, build confidence, and increase psychological flexibility in ways that feel structured, supportive, and achievable.
I value seeing clients expand their lives beyond fear and reconnect with what matters to them. Therapy focuses on developing practical tools, emotional regulation strategies, and sustainable coping approaches tailored to your individual needs.
If you feel we may be a good fit but don’t see your specific concern listed, please get in touch. I am happy to arrange an initial conversation to explore how I may be able to support you.
