About me
When you're used to being the one others depend on, it can be difficult to ask for support yourself.
Many of my clients spend their lives caring for others—healthcare professionals, emergency service personnel, therapists, leaders and carers. Therapy gives them the opportunity to focus on themselves.
Reaching out for support can feel like a significant step, and finding the right therapist is an important part of that journey. I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely heard, understood and accepted, and my priority is to provide a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where that can happen.
With over 28 years of clinical experience, I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationship difficulties, loss, low self-esteem and the lasting impact of difficult life experiences. I also work extensively with professionals, senior leaders, therapists and those working in high-pressure roles, including the blue light services and the NHS, who often spend their lives caring for others while neglecting their own wellbeing.
As an integrative, relational and humanistic psychotherapist, I tailor therapy to your individual needs rather than expecting you to fit a particular model. Together, we'll explore what has brought you to therapy, develop a deeper understanding of your experiences and work towards meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.
Alongside therapy, I provide clinical supervision, leadership coaching and consultancy, bringing together extensive experience in psychotherapy, trauma, reflective practice and senior leadership. This breadth of experience enables me to support both personal wellbeing and professional development with confidence, compassion and integrity.
Whether you're taking your first steps into therapy or returning after previous counselling, my aim is to help you feel supported, empowered and hopeful about the future. If you're wondering whether we're the right fit, I'd be delighted to hear from you and answer any questions before you book your first appointment.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have over 28 years' experience working therapeutically with adults across private practice, NHS Talking Therapies, the blue light services, the criminal justice system and senior leadership environments.
My core psychotherapy training includes four years in Transactional Analysis, followed by advanced training in humanistic counselling and psychotherapy. I also hold a degree in Reflective Therapeutic Practice, am qualified in online and telephone therapy, and trained as a Trauma Risk Management (TRiM) Practitioner within a Police Force.
Alongside my clinical work, I am an experienced clinical supervisor, leadership coach, trainer and consultant. I have delivered specialist training in Transactional Analysis and trauma management, supported independent fostering organisations, and held senior leadership roles responsible for service transformation, quality improvement and workforce development.
I am committed to lifelong learning and regularly undertake continuing professional development to ensure my practice remains current, evidence-informed and aligned with professional and ethical standards. My breadth of experience enables me to work confidently with a wide range of presenting difficulties while providing compassionate, professional and individually tailored care.
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.
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
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My fee for individuals is £65 per session.
For groups, this fee would vary.
Once you have made the initial contact, I will respond to you ASAP. I will ask you some brief questions regarding the nature of your issues and you will have the opportunity to ask anything you're unsure about.
We will then arrange an appointment when we can meet.
Our first session will be an assessment of whether we are a good fit. Do I have the skills and experience to help you? Do you feel comfortable with me to proceed & want to commit to the process of therapy. If after 20 minutes it is clear we are not going to proceed together I will not charge for this time - otherwise the assessment will take 50 minutes & I will charge my sessional rate.
The subsequent sessions usually takes place at a mutually agreed time.
I offer long-term, open-ended counselling, which allows a greater exploration of your issues at greater depth. Or, short-term, solution focussed counselling is available.
I offer both daytime and evening sessions, subject to availability.
When I work
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Further information
Every person brings a unique story to therapy, which is why I don't believe in a "one size fits all" approach. I tailor our work to your individual needs, drawing on my integrative, relational and humanistic training to provide therapy that feels both supportive and purposeful.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate and grounded in genuine curiosity. I aim to create a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences openly, at a pace that feels right for you. While therapy can sometimes be challenging, you will never face those challenges alone.
I believe that understanding how past experiences have shaped your present can help you make sense of current difficulties and create lasting change. Together, we'll explore patterns of thinking, feeling and relating, helping you develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience and confidence in making choices that reflect the life you want to lead.
I value honesty, authenticity and mutual respect within the therapeutic relationship. I will listen carefully, ask thoughtful questions, gently challenge unhelpful patterns where appropriate, and support you in recognising your own strengths and capacity for change.
Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, work-related stress or simply feel that life has become overwhelming, my role is to walk alongside you—not to tell you what to do, but to help you discover your own understanding, resilience and way forward.
Therapy is an investment in yourself. If you choose to work with me, my commitment is to provide a professional, ethical and compassionate service where you feel heard, respected and supported throughout your therapeutic journey.
