About me
About me
Even the most capable professionals can reach a point where holding it all together feels exhausting. Anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, impostor syndrome, and low self-esteem don’t vanish with success. In fact, the very drive that fuels achievement can make these struggles heavier.
I specialise in working with high-achieving midlife professionals; executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders in demanding fields. Outwardly confident and capable, they often describe feeling anxious, self-critical, burnt out, or as though they’ve “lost their spark.” Many find stress follows them everywhere, even into holidays and weekends. Anxiety might appear as racing thoughts, physical symptoms like shaking or nausea, or sudden panic. Low mood, exhaustion, or a sense of never being “good enough” can quietly erode confidence. Work pressures often spill into relationships, creating distance or conflict.
How therapy can help
My approach is structured, practical, and collaborative. I’ll listen carefully and with compassion, but I’ll also be honest and direct, offering reflections and strategies you can put into practice straight away. Clients often say they value this balance — feeling understood, while also being encouraged to make changes that count. Humour, when appropriate, can also bring perspective.
Sometimes change means exploring long-standing patterns rooted in early experiences or trauma. At other times, it’s about learning new ways to manage stress, emotions, and relationships in the here and now. Therapy with me is not only about reducing distress but also about reconnecting with strengths, values, and purpose, so life feels more balanced and authentic.
What change might look like
Clients who commit to the process often notice they feel calmer, more resilient, and less caught up in overthinking. Self-criticism softens, confidence grows, and stress becomes easier to manage. Many rediscover motivation, strengthen relationships, and create a healthier balance between work and personal life. The aim isn’t just coping better, but living in a way that feels more genuine and fulfilling.
Practical details
Sessions are available online via Zoom or in person in Liverpool city centre and South Liverpool. You can check my availability and book an initial consultation here: https://clientportal.uk.zandahealth.com/clientportal/freshinsight.
If this resonates with you, the first step might feel daunting, but it could also be the beginning of creating a calmer, more confident, and more meaningful life.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have worked as a therapist for over 20 years, including more than a decade in London’s financial district, supporting high-achieving professionals facing stress, anxiety, burnout and related challenges.
I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapies, an MSc in Counselling Psychology, and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology. I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the BABCP (British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies) and an accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
My experience includes working with executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who may appear outwardly confident but struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, or the long-term effects of stress and trauma. My practice is trauma-informed, and I also have a particular interest in supporting clients who discover unrecognised ADHD at midlife.
Alongside core CBT training, I have completed specialist professional development in:
- ADHD
- Autism
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD)
- Functional Imagery Training
- Imagery Rescripting
- Impostor Syndrome
- Incorporating Strengths to Build Resilience
- Low Self-Esteem
- Mindfulness
- Nutrition and Mental Health
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Perfectionism
- Positive CBT
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Repetitive Negative Thinking
- Schema Therapy
- Sexual Diversity
- Social Anxiety Disorder
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.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
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.
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
- Boundary setting
- Feeling lost
- Impostor syndrome
- Lack of focus
- Mid-life crisis
- Motivation
- People-pleasing
- Self-criticism
Therapies offered
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Fees
£140.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I am a registered provider with Aviva health insurance.
When I work
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Further information
I offer a choice of psychotherapy sessions either at my Liverpool city centre or south Liverpool consulting rooms, or online using Zoom.
My Rodney Street consulting room in L1 is in the Georgian Quarter of Liverpool City Centre. Parking is available on-street in bays on Rodney Street and surrounding streets, which may be subject to a charge during certain hours. Some car parks within walking distance include Liverpool Anglican Cathedral Car Park and Knight Street Car Park. Access to the building contains steps, and the consulting room is on the second floor. There is no wheelchair access or disabled toilets.
My Ullet Road consulting room in L17 is close to Smithdown Road and Sefton Park. It is accessible via bus routes 60, 75, 76, 80, 80A, 86, 86A, 86C and 699. Parking is available in nearby Lathbury Lane and Greenbank Drive. This consulting room is fully accessible to individuals using wheelchairs. For drivers with disabilities, we can arrange priority parking in advance outside the building.
