About me
You may be considering therapy because something in your life feels overwhelming, painful or difficult to change. Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationships, loss, sleep or traumatic experiences from the past. You may feel stuck, caught in familiar patterns, or simply have a sense that you are no longer feeling like yourself.
I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can feel safe enough to speak openly and begin to make sense of what you are experiencing. My aim is to build a relationship grounded in honesty, trust and genuine understanding.
I am an experienced counsellor, psychotherapist and coach, supporting adults of all ages privately and in the NHS. You do not need to have a diagnosis or know exactly what is wrong before coming to therapy. We can begin with whatever is happening for you right now.
How I work
I work integratively with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, drawing on different therapeutic approaches to understand what may be troubling you and support change. At the heart of my work is the relationship we build together. From there, we can explore how past experiences and patterns that keep repeating may still be influencing how you feel about yourself and relate to others today.
Therapy can involve both understanding and practical change. At times we may explore something more deeply; at others, it can be useful to focus on what is happening in the here and now. I may draw on CBT and other evidence-based approaches, offering practical strategies and tools to manage difficult thoughts and feelings, recognise cycles that keep you stuck, and experiment with different ways of responding.
The pace and focus of our work will depend on you and what feels most useful at different points. Some people value having space to think and understand themselves more deeply, while at other times a more active or structured approach can be useful.
I listen carefully, offer reflections and explore with you the things that may be difficult to make sense of on your own. The aim is to create a space where you feel deeply heard and understood, and where you can develop a stronger, more compassionate relationship with yourself.
Clinical experience
My experience spans NHS, charitable and private practice settings, as well as two years working in mental health support with Mind where I also helped run a group for mothers supporting children through severe mental health difficulties.
I am in the final stages of training towards a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy. I am an accredited psychotherapist with the NCPS and a Graduate Member of the BPS. I hold full professional insurance, work within these bodies' ethical codes, and undertake regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development.
Coaching
I am also a qualified transformational coach, practising since 2016, and offer coaching separately for those wanting to focus on personal development, future-focused goals, decision-making or meaningful change.
Walking therapy
I also offer walking therapy in woodland settings. For some people, walking side by side can make talking feel more natural, while movement, fresh air and being in nature can bring a grounding and restorative quality to the therapeutic experience. The therapeutic work remains the same, but the setting can offer a different way of being together.
Background and research
Before becoming a therapist, I worked in film and television, including screenwriting, script development for the BFI and set design on feature films. This experience now informs my doctoral research into how therapists use film and television in clinical practice, and may sometimes inform creative aspects of our work where this feels useful.
Practicalities
I currently have regular availability for online sessions. I offer a 15-minute, free initial phone conversation so we can talk about what has brought you to therapy, what you are looking for, and whether working together feels like a good fit. Ongoing sessions are 50 minutes and weekly.
Walking therapy may also be available by arrangement.
Training, qualifications & experience
- DCPsych in Counselling Psychology and Integrative Psychotherapy - Metanoia Institute / Middlesex University (Final year)
- MNCPS (Acc.) - Accredited Registrant, The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society
- Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (MBPsS)
- MSc Psychology (BPS Accredited-Distinction) - University of Hertfordshire
- Couples Counselling Certification - Tavistock
- Counselling Skills Certification- Highgate Counselling Centre
- Transformational Coaching Diploma- Animas
- Script Developing Diploma -National Film School
- BA (Joint Hons) English & American Literature- Manchester University
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.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. 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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Further information
I work with
A wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including:
- Anxiety, panic attacks and social anxiety
- Depression and low mood
- OCD and intrusive thoughts
- Complex trauma and PTSD
- Autism and ADHD
- Disordered eating
- Domestic abuse and other experiences of abuse
- Family and relationship difficulties
- Bereavement and loneliness
- Low self-esteem and self-worth
- Work-related stress
- Pre- and post-natal depression and difficulties around parenthood
- Menopause
- Gender and sexual identity
- Addiction
- Significant life changes and transitions
