About me
Are you ADHD, Autistic or AuDHD (diagnosed, self-diagnosed or exploring), and feeling like you are holding everything together on the outside while struggling internally?
You might look like you are coping, but inside you feel burnt out, emotionally overloaded, or constantly “on edge”. Perhaps you’re overthinking everything, masking to get through the day, people-pleasing, or trying to meet expectations that never quite fit who you are.
Many of the people I work with describe a lifelong feeling of being “different”, “too much”, or like life takes more effort than it seems to for others.
If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
I’m a BACP-registered counsellor offering neurodivergent-affirming counselling for adults and young people aged 13+.
I specialise in supporting people who are experiencing burnout, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, and the lasting impact of feeling misunderstood, different or as though you had to adapt to fit in.
My approach
I am a warm, relational and down to earth counsellor. I offer a space where you don’t need to mask, perform, or explain yourself.
Alongside my professional experience, I also bring lived experience of neurodivergence and trauma. While everyone's journey is different, these experiences deepen my understanding and help me offer a non-judgemental and compassionate space where you can explore your own experiences.
What we might work on
Counselling with me often includes exploring:
- ADHD, Autism and AuDHD experiences (diagnosed or exploring)
- Burnout, chronic stress and emotional overwhelm
- Masking, people-pleasing and identity confusion
- Anxiety, low mood and emotional dysregulation
- Shutdown, freeze responses and nervous system overwhelm
- Childhood trauma and attachment patterns
- Difficult family relationships and emotional neglect
- Self-worth, boundaries and confidence
- Late diagnosis or exploring neurodivergence later in life
What to expect
I usually recommend starting with weekly sessions. This helps us build consistency and a sense of safety in the therapeutic relationship.
Over time, some clients choose to move to fortnightly sessions depending on their needs and goals.
Counselling is always collaborative. We work together to understand what feels most helpful for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications include:
- Level 5 Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Level 5 Certificate in Adult ADHD+
- Inner Child Therapy
- Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
- Diploma in Counselling (Level 4)
- Levels 2 & 3 in Counselling
- MProf in Social Work Practice
- BA (Hons) in Children and Adolescents.
I have over 25 years’ experience working across mental health services, women’s refuges, substance misuse support, local authority services, charities and schools.
Ongoing training / CPD includes:
- ADHD
- Autism
- Attachment Theory
- Trauma
- Somatic Practice
- Eating disorders
- Mindfulness
- Suicide awareness
- Self Harm
Member organisations
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.
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Fees
£60.00 per session
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