“In my early professional years I was asking the question, How can I treat, or cure, or change this person? Now I would phrase the question in this way: How can I provide a relationship which this person may use for his own personal growth?”

 When looking for a counsellor myself, the first thing I wanted to know was who I was actually sitting down with.

Of course, qualifications matter—I hold a Diploma in Integrative Counselling, I am a member of both the BACP and ACC, and I am currently studying towards an MA in Counselling, Psychotherapy, and Supervision. But above all, I needed to know if this person could help me feel better.

My own journey with counselling began in 2001 after the sudden loss of my partner. My mum arranged bereavement support through a contact at her church, and it turned out to be a pivotal moment. Having a safe, completely impartial space—somewhere to vent without fear of judgment or worrying about hurting family and friends—was immensely healing. I distinctively remember thinking, "One day, I’d love to help others the way she has helped me."

Life handed me plenty of 'lemons' over the next two decades, but the turning point came when my own children struggled with anxiety stemming from ADHD, COVID-19, grief, and relationships. Around the same time, I was running creative workshops for mothers experiencing low mood alongside a psychotherapist friend. Watching the impact of that work reignited my original desire to help others in the way I had expereinced and inspired me to pursue professional training.

I believe deeply in the therapeutic process, I engage in extensive personal therapy myself—it was a core part of my training and remains an ongoing commitment. My practice is also fully supervised, meaning I meet with my supervisor monthly to safeguard my practice, maintain strong boundaries, and prioritise self-care so I can show up fully for you.

Seven fun facts about me:

I love dog walking and could walk for miles (Dogs are great for self care and therapy 🐶)

I'm also a Creative Product Designer 🎨

I used to work as a Project Manager in the Construction industry 👷‍♀️

My favourite places are forests🌳

My favourite holiday ever was a trip to New York 🗽

My favourite colour is Green 💚 (erm if you hadn't guessed already)

I do love a festival 🎼🎤🎷