About me
What can I support you with?
Since qualifying as an Arts Psychotherapist in 2016, I have dedicated myself to supporting adults (18+) on their journey toward better mental health, emotional balance, and deeper connection, both with themselves and the world around them. My practice is neurodivergent-affirming, creating an inclusive and understanding environment for clients with ADHD, Autism, and other neurodivergent traits.
Alongside my private practice, I have extensive experience working within national and regional charities, as well as serving as an Emotional Support Consultant for a global healthcare organisation.
While I welcome adults facing a wide range of life and mental health challenges, my practice has naturally evolved to focus on a few distinct areas of deeper expertise:
- General Mental Health & Well-being: Navigating anxiety, depression, stress, perfectionism, low self-esteem, and burnout. I also offer a supportive space to process childhood or adult trauma, abuse, attachment difficulties, and existential or spiritual questioning.
- LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy: Providing a celebratory, safe space to explore identity, gender dysphoria, transitioning, coming out, family rejection, or relationship dynamics.
- Reproductive & Family-Forming Support: Providing an affirming space for individuals navigating the emotional complexities of fertility, family building, and the transition into parenthood. I offer specialised support for those experiencing infertility, IVF, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, and parenting challenges, as well as those navigating complex family-forming decisions. This includes an inclusive space to explore paths involving donor conception, surrogacy, adoption, or the intentional choice to remain childfree.
- Cyclical & Menstrual Health: Specialised, empathetic support for individuals navigating the severe emotional and mental impacts of menstrual conditions, such as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Together, we make space to safely explore the overwhelming mood shifts that come with your cycle and explore how these rhythmic changes impact your emotional world and sense of self.
What is my approach?
Therapy with me involves more than just sitting and talking. My approach is rooted in Dramatherapy, which is an integrative psychological therapy. This simply means we don't just talk about a problem- we can use gentle, creative, and holistic tools to explore your experiences from new angles.
Because creative therapy is sometimes misunderstood, it is helpful to know what it looks like in practice with me. You do not need to consider yourself an "artist" or have any background in creativity. All that is required is a little curiosity. Together, we might safely use:
- Drawing, doodling, and card work to express feelings when words feel hard to find
- Object exploration and "parts work" to untangle complex inner thoughts and voices
- Creative writing, archetypes, and dream work to access deeper insights
- Somatic awareness, movement, and mindfulness to help soothe your nervous system
- Nature connection to help ground you in the present moment
- Creative ways to process and mark major life changes or transitions
My work is safely backed by established psychological frameworks. I weave together a blend of modalities depending on your needs. This includes psychodynamic theory (looking at how your past shapes your present), attachment theory (how you connect with others), and modern neurobiological knowledge (how your brain and body respond to stress), among others. Because I am also trained in yoga, mindfulness, and nature connection, the support I offer is truly holistic. Everything we do is carefully tailored entirely to what feels safe, comfortable, and aligning for you and your values.
How do you get started?
Taking the first step can feel daunting, so I like to keep the process as simple and pressure-free as possible:
Book a free, no-obligation 15-minute phone call. This gives us a chance to chat briefly and see if we feel like a good fit. You can book this directly using the 'book intro call' button at the top of this page, or by emailing me.
If you decide you'd like to move forward, we will book your initial therapy session.
In our first session, we will look at what you are struggling with in more detail and ensure the support I offer is exactly what you need right now.
Training, qualifications & experience
Core Qualifications & Registrations:
MA Dramatherapy – University of Derby (2014–2016)
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered – Arts Therapist
Full Member of the British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth)
Further Training & Studies:
Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling (80 Hours)
200-Hour Certified Yoga Teacher Training
Advanced Trauma-Informed Practice Studies
Mindfulness Training
Nature Connection Training
Certified Keith’s Cacao Practitioner Training
Relevant Work Experience:
Carrot Fertility – Emotional Support Consultant (EMEA Region) (2025–Present)
Elk & Ether (Private Practice) – Arts Psychotherapist (2023–Present)
The Fire Fighters Charity – Psychological Therapist (2021–2024)
Intercom Trust – LGBTQ+ Practitioner (2018–2021)
Revenge Porn Helpline at SWGfL – Helpline Practitioner (2017–2018)
Nottingham Carers Federation – Trainee Dramatherapist (2015–2016)
Royds Hall Secondary School – Trainee Dramatherapist (2014–2015)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Image-Based Abuse (revenge porn)
- Integration or exploration of expanded states of consciousness
- Cacao-Assisted Psychotherapy (please visit my website for more detailed information on how I work with this)
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Psychotherapy Fees (Individuals 18+)
Initial phone consultation: Free of charge (15 minutes)
Individual Psychotherapy session (Online or In-Person): £65 (50 minutes)
Clinical Supervision Fees (Practitioners & Trainees)
Initial Compatibility Consultation: Free of charge (15 minutes)
Individual Supervision (Qualified Practitioners): £70 (60 minutes) | £100 (90 minutes)
Trainee/Student Therapist Supervision Discount: £55 (60 minutes) | £80 (90 minutes)
Group Supervision (Pre-formed groups or organisations): Please contact me to discuss a tailored fee for your group or organisation
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