About me
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Are you feeling stuck in painful cycles—whether in your relationship or within yourself? Maybe you’re constantly arguing with your partner, feeling unheard or disconnected. Or perhaps you're facing anxiety, self-doubt or difficult emotions that feel overwhelming. Whether you're seeking appointments on your own or with a partner, therapy can offer a space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and begin to feel more connected—to yourself and others.
As an Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, I specialise in helping couples rebuild trust, deepen emotional intimacy, and feel close again. Often, when couples argue, it’s not about the surface issue—it’s about deeper emotional needs that aren’t being understood or met. One person may feel rejected, the other criticised. These feelings trigger defensive reactions and cycles of blame or withdrawal that leave both partners feeling isolated.
Together, we can explore these patterns and the emotions underneath them. I support couples to express their needs in ways that bring closeness and understanding, rather than conflict. You'll learn new ways to listen, respond, and reconnect—so you can feel supported, valued, and emotionally safe with each other again.
In my work with individuals, I help people explore and make sense of emotional experiences that may feel confusing or painful. You might be feeling stuck, anxious, burnt out, or unsure of who you are or where you're going. These are common, deeply human struggles—and you don’t have to face them alone. I offer a genuinely caring and confidential space where we can explore what matters to you, understand patterns in your life and support you in making choices that feel more aligned with your values and needs.
The counselling space is all about you, so it’s important to find a therapist you feel comfortable with. I offer a free 20-minute phone or video call so you can get a sense of how I work, with no pressure to commit.
Please email me to make contact. I always reply to email enquiries and aim to do so within 12 hours. If you haven't heard from me, please check your spam folder.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (ICEEFT Externship and Core Skills)
- COSCA Supervision Certificate
- Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (Level 1)
- Certificate in Group Facilitation and Training Skills
- Therapeutic Use of Person Centred Creative Arts
- Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy
- COSCA Certificate in Counselling
I have always enjoyed working with people from all walks of life and my experience has been gained over many years. Beginning my career in the ambulance service, I worked there for 8 years, 5 of those as a paramedic. Working in the NHS gave me an insight into how it operates and what workers encounter day-to-day. Answering emergency calls and supporting people in acute distress, I became adept at responding to people’s emotional pain in different situations and my calm and empathetic approach was a good fit.
The job opened my eyes to the prevalence of more chronic distress in society and I wanted to work more closely with people, longer term, giving them more targeted support.
That lead me to pursue a career in the social care sector, where I have over 20 years experience with varied client groups including people with severe disabilities and their families, people with HIV and hepatitis C, people from LGBTQ+ backgrounds and people who use substances.
Since starting my counselling training 10 years ago I have realised that this is the career I have been looking for and this where my heart is. I now have well over 1500 hours of counselling experience and my passion for what I do is constantly growing. I have counselled people who have been through trauma and abuse, people who are identify as neurodivergent and I have years of experience as a counsellor with students in education.
I am a registered member of COSCA, Scotland’s professional body for counselling and psychotherapy. As a member of COSCA I demonstrate that I am a committed and qualified counselling professional. I practice competently and ethically in accordance with COSCA guidelines, which include having monthly supervision and keeping my skills fresh through engaging in continuous professional development.
I originally trained in the person-centred approach and I am now a qualified counselling supervisor. I have also been studying Emotionally Focused Therapy and have trained to work with couples and individuals from this approach.
“Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a humanistic, evidence-based approach to psychotherapy, drawing primarily from attachment theory to facilitate the creation of secure, vibrant connection with self and others.” (https://iceeft.com/what-is-eft/) I’m very excited to work with this inspirational approach.
I work in a non-pathologising way meaning that I look beyond the label of diagnosis to the person behind it. My views align with the group, A Disorder For Everyone (AD4E). AD4E asks not ‘What’s wrong with you?’ but ‘What happened to you?’ a question that encourages the framing of distress as an understandable reaction to trauma, adversity, or the struggles we all face as human beings in a difficult world.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£75.00 - £100.00
Additional information
Individuals: £75 per hour.
Couples: £100 per hour.
Supervision Sessions are £70 per hour. I give a discounted rate for counselling students
Face to face appointments are on Wednesday and Thursday.
Initial 20 minute introductory call: Free
I always reply to email enquiries, and aim to do so within 12 hrs. Please check your spam folder if you have not heard from me.
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Face-to-face appointments available during office hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays, online appointments on Tuesdays and Friday mornings. I have no availability evenings or weekends.
