About me
Welcome
Whether you are struggling in your relationship, feeling overwhelmed by anxiety or grief, or finding yourself repeating the same painful patterns, therapy can help you understand not just what is happening, but why.
Life's experiences can shape the way we think, feel and relate to others. Sometimes the ways we have learned to cope no longer serve us, leaving us feeling stuck, disconnected or unable to create the changes we long for.
I offer a warm, thoughtful and compassionate space where you can feel heard without judgement. Together, we will explore the patterns beneath your thoughts, emotions and relationships, helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and make changes that feel meaningful and lasting.
Couples Therapy & Couples Counselling
Relationships rarely become stuck overnight. Many couples come to counselling feeling caught in the same arguments, struggling to communicate, feeling emotionally distant, or wondering whether they have lost the connection they once shared.
I work with couples experiencing communication difficulties, recurring conflict, emotional distance, loss of intimacy, trust after betrayal, parenting differences, the impact of grief or life transitions, and relationships that have begun to feel more like sharing a house than sharing a life.
Often, the issue is not simply what you are arguing about, but the pattern that has developed between you. In our work together, we will slow those moments down, understand what is happening beneath them, and explore new ways of relating to one another.
My role is not to decide who is right or wrong or to take sides. Instead, I help each partner understand themselves, understand each other more deeply, and recognise the cycle that keeps pulling them apart. As this understanding grows, many couples find they communicate more openly, rebuild trust, feel emotionally safer together and begin reconnecting in ways that once felt out of reach.
Individual Counselling
Many of us develop ways of coping that once helped us through difficult experiences. Over time, however, those same strategies can begin to hold us back.
You may find yourself putting others first, struggling with self-doubt, finding it difficult to trust your own feelings, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. You may also be living with anxiety, grief, bereavement, painful family relationships or estrangement, leaving you feeling alone with experiences that are hard to put into words.
Rather than simply focusing on today's difficulties, we will explore the deeper patterns that shape how you think, feel and relate to others. As those patterns become clearer, many people find they begin responding differently, feeling more confident, building healthier relationships and moving forward with greater clarity and self-compassion.
Whether you come as an individual or as a couple, we will work together at a pace that feels right for you, with curiosity, honesty and compassion, creating lasting change rather than simply managing symptoms.
If you are wondering whether counselling is right for you, I offer a free 15-minute telephone or Zoom consultation. It gives us the opportunity to talk about what has brought you here, answer any questions and see whether we feel like a good fit to work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
Ongoing training in the Developmental Model of Couples Counselling (two years completed)
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Specialist Diploma in Couples and Relationship Counselling
Relational Life Therapy (RLT) Couples Therapy Level 1
CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
I am a qualified counsellor working with individuals and couples. My work is centred on helping people understand the patterns that shape their emotions, relationships and responses to life's challenges. Together, we explore not only what is happening, but why, creating the opportunity for meaningful, lasting change.
Couples Counselling
Relationships rarely become stuck because of one disagreement. More often, couples find themselves caught in patterns of communication, protection and misunderstanding that leave them feeling hurt, disconnected or unable to move forward.
I work with couples experiencing communication difficulties, recurring conflict, emotional distance, loss of intimacy, trust after betrayal, affairs, parenting differences, the impact of grief or major life transitions, and relationships that have begun to feel more like sharing a house than sharing a life.
Rather than focusing only on resolving individual arguments, we slow those moments down and explore what is happening beneath them. As each partner develops a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationship and one another, conversations often become less about blame and more about connection, understanding and lasting change.
My role is not to take sides or decide who is right or wrong. Instead, I provide a safe, balanced space where both partners can feel heard while we work together to understand the cycle that keeps pulling you apart.
Individual Counselling
Many of us develop ways of coping that once helped us through difficult experiences. Over time, those same strategies can begin to hold us back.
I work with individuals experiencing relationship difficulties, attachment issues, childhood emotional neglect, anxiety, low self-worth, self-doubt, people-pleasing and the lasting impact of earlier experiences.
Therapy offers the opportunity to understand why certain situations trigger such strong emotional reactions, why familiar patterns continue to repeat, and how greater awareness can lead to healthier choices, stronger relationships and a more fulfilling life.
I also support parents navigating the challenges of family life, including difficult relationships with adult children, emotional distance and family estrangement.
Grief and Bereavement
Alongside my counselling training, I volunteered in a hospice for over two years, supporting patients, carers and people who had been bereaved. That experience gave me a deep appreciation that grief is never simply about loss. It can affect our identity, our relationships and our sense of the future.
Today I continue to support people experiencing bereavement, anticipatory grief and significant life changes. I offer a compassionate space where grief can be explored at your own pace, recognising that there is no right or wrong way to grieve.
Whether you come as an individual or as a couple, my aim is to provide a warm, thoughtful and compassionate space where you can feel heard without judgement, better understand yourself and your relationships, and begin creating meaningful, lasting change.
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.
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
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Childhood emotional neglect, attachment and relationship patterns
The way we were responded to as children often shapes how we see ourselves, what we expect from others, and how we experience relationships as adults. This can include childhood emotional neglect, where emotional needs were not consistently noticed, understood or responded to.
As adults, these experiences may show up as difficulty trusting others, fear of emotional closeness, people-pleasing, self-doubt, or finding yourself repeating the same relationship patterns. You may feel disconnected from yourself, struggle to recognise your own needs, or wonder why certain situations trigger such strong emotional reactions.
These patterns can affect relationships with partners, parents, adult children, friends and, perhaps most importantly, the relationship you have with yourself.
Together, we will gently explore these patterns with curiosity and compassion, helping you understand where they came from and how they continue to influence your life today. As that understanding grows, it often becomes possible to make different choices, build healthier relationships and develop a greater sense of confidence, security and emotional connection.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£55.00 - £85.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Free Initial Consultation
I offer a free 15-minute telephone or Zoom consultation. This gives us the opportunity to talk about what has brought you to therapy, answer any questions you may have, and help you decide whether I am the right therapist for you. There is no obligation to book further sessions.
Couples Therapy & Counselling Counselling
60-minute sessions
£70 daytime (online or in person)
£85 evenings (online or in person)
For your initial couples therapy session, I recommend a 90-minute appointment (an additional £20). This allows us time to gain a fuller understanding of your relationship, the difficulties you are experiencing and what you hope to achieve through counselling.
After the initial session, appointments can be either 60 or 90 minutes, depending on your needs.
Individual Counselling
60-minute sessions
£55 daytime (online or in person)
£75 evenings (online or in person)
Longer 90-minute appointments are also available if you would prefer additional time.
Block Bookings
If you would like to plan ahead, I offer a 10% discount when six sessions are booked and paid for in advance. This is available for both individual and couples therapy & couples counselling.
Session Frequency
For individual counselling, sessions can be weekly, fortnightly or monthly, depending on your needs, availability and budget.
For couples counselling, I usually recommend meeting at least fortnightly, with weekly sessions often providing the greatest momentum, particularly in the early stages of therapy. We can discuss together what feels most appropriate for you.
Therapy may be short-term, focusing on a specific difficulty, or longer-term, allowing time to explore more deeply and create lasting change.
Availability
I offer appointments Monday to Friday, both online and in person in Thame.
Daytime appointments are usually available within one week, while evening appointments are often booked further in advance.
Concessionary Rates
A limited number of concessionary appointments may be available, depending on individual circumstances and availability.
If you are wondering whether counselling is right for you, I offer a free 15-minute telephone or Zoom consultation. It gives us the opportunity to talk about what has brought you here, answer any questions and see whether we feel like a good fit to work together.
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Further information
I offer therapy from a warm, private counselling room within my home in Thame, providing a calm and comfortable space where individuals and couples can talk openly and confidentially. I also work online with clients across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and throughout the United Kingdom.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. Many people arrive unsure of what to expect or worried about where to begin. There is no expectation that you have the right words or know exactly what you need. We simply start where you are.
I see therapy as a collaborative process. My role is not to give advice or tell you what to do, but to help you understand yourself, your relationships and the patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Together, we work at a pace that feels right for you, allowing space for curiosity, reflection and meaningful change.
Some people come with a specific issue they want to work through, while others have a more general sense that something is not quite right. Whatever brings you to therapy, you will be met with warmth, compassion and without judgement.
Where it feels helpful, we may explore earlier experiences and how they continue to influence your life today. This is never about blaming the past. It is about understanding how your experiences have shaped you, recognising the ways you have learned to protect yourself, and discovering that new ways of responding are possible.
My hope is that therapy leaves you with a deeper understanding of yourself, greater confidence in navigating life's challenges and stronger, healthier relationships with both yourself and the people who matter most.
