Who am I?
I have worked across a range of socially focused sectors and have always been motivated by a strong belief in people's capacity to grow and change. I feel I retain an imprint of my first training as a teacher which I can draw from as a therapist, and now I see my role as supporting people to achieve meaningful change.
In working with people across education, addiction services and community settings, I have brought patience, understanding and a genuine commitment to helping others reach their goals.
I believe each person is unique and deserves to be met with unconditional positive regard. My approach is tailored to the individual, offering compassionate, honest and empathic support.
I aim to provide a safe, non-judgemental space where clients feel listened to and understood, allowing exploration of thoughts, emotions and experiences. My work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and I also take an integrative approach, drawing on person-centred therapy where appropriate.
I am particularly passionate about supporting clients with:
I began my career in education before spending over thirty years working in addiction services across the UK. More recently, I have worked in primary care supporting people with anxiety and depression.
