About me
I became a therapist after facing challenges in my own childhood, which showed me how much understanding and support can change the way we live with difficult experiences. Over the years, I’ve worked with people carrying grief, loss, adoption-related experiences, and ongoing stress — experiences that often leave painful or distressing memories and thoughts that keep returning, no matter how hard we try to avoid or manage them.
Alongside this, patterns of coping can develop — putting others first, struggling to say no, or pushing yourself to keep going, carrying a lot quietly inside. These ways of coping made sense at the time, helping manage situations that demanded it, but over time they can become exhausting or feel like the new “normal.”
People come to therapy for many reasons. Sometimes there’s a clear sense of what’s been affecting you — anxiety, low mood, stress, or relationship challenges. Other times it’s harder to explain, just a sense that something isn’t quite right or could feel different. Often, this links back to earlier experiences or relationships where you had to adapt, manage, or work things out on your own.
I have many years of experience supporting people through these experiences, including in the NHS, social work, and private practice. I also have extensive experience supporting adoptees, adoptive parents, and those navigating the emotional impact of adoption and related losses.
Therapy is a collaborative way of working. It can feel like we’re peeling back layers — of past experiences, relationships, emotions, and events that have left their mark. It aims to reach a point where these experiences no longer hold such a strong grip, where their origins are understood, and where we’ve discovered new inner resources that can support you in life beyond therapy. Over time, people often notice they feel less caught up in their thoughts, less reactive in situations that used to feel difficult, and more able to act in ways that reflect what they truly need.
Most people come in unsure where to start. That’s completely fine — we make sense of it together, at a pace that works for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
EMDR in Therapy and Coaching, Advanced Level - EMDR Centre London
Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling Practice, Prof. Dip Psy C
Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills, Cert Hyp C
Post Qualifying Diploma- Bournemouth School of Health and Social Care- Consolidation and Preparation for Specialist Practice, 2012
Counselling Association and Family Therapy -Formation Course in Systemic Therapy of Couple, Child and Family, 2005
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
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
Adoption
Therapies offered
Fees
£85.00 per session
Additional information
EMDR sessions -£110, 60-90min session
When I work
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Contact me to discuss additional times in the week
Further information
I currently have opened more time slots available for new clients, for both in-person and online sessions.
Next Steps: To get started, simply call or email me to arrange an initial consultation. During this session, we’ll discuss what brings you to therapy, what would you like to get out of us working together, and agree the terms of our contract.
