Who am I?
The people closest to me describe me as warm, grounded, creative, and sociable. I enjoy connecting with people and exploring what it means to be human, with all the complexities and contradictions that come with it. I’m particularly interested in how our relationships shape our sense of self and how we relate to the world around us. I aim to bring warmth, curiosity, openness, and humility to my work, creating a space where people feel welcome to show up as they are.
My therapeutic approach is integrative and relational, with person-centred principles providing the foundation of my work. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic therapy, Transactional Analysis, Compassion Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. This allows me to work flexibly with clients as they explore their experiences, relationships, and areas of change.
My practice is informed by an awareness of the ways that personal, relational, cultural, and social factors can influence people's experiences. I aim to provide a trauma-informed, inclusive, and non-judgemental environment for clients from a range of backgrounds, including those who identify as GSRD (Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity), LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent. I seek to create a space where clients feel respected, heard, and supported in exploring what is important to them.
I am particularly passionate in supporting couples and individuals with:
I value ongoing learning, continual professional and personal development, and clinical supervision as essential parts of developing my practice.
Before training as a counsellor, I spent 15 years working as a drama and movement facilitator. This experience continues to inform my work, particularly in relation to creativity, embodied experience, and the different ways people communicate and express themselves.
I also work within the social care sector as a training officer and have experience supporting vulnerable adults and young people. My wider professional background includes roles within community organisations, criminal justice and recovery settings, and services supporting individuals affected by substance use and related challenges. These experiences have contributed to my understanding of the diverse personal, social, and systemic factors that can influence people's lives and wellbeing.
