About Me
About Me
I didn’t take the most direct route into becoming a counsellor.
When I left school, I wasn’t entirely sure what I wanted to do. I had originally planned to study Psychology, but instead I explored a variety of different jobs before convincing myself I needed what felt like a “proper career.” I trained in Law and went on to work in corporate law firms in London.
Although it looked like I had found my path, something never quite felt right. Looking back, I realise I was always drawn to people rather than paperwork. Eventually, I came full circle, returning to university to study counselling and psychotherapy. It remains one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Today, I genuinely love the work that I do. Every day I have the opportunity to witness people’s resilience, courage and capacity for change. It is something I never take for granted.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with a wide range of clients in different settings.
My experience includes supporting survivors of rape and sexual assault at a Rape Crisis Centre, providing counselling for children and young people in schools, and more recently working alongside the NHS, offering individual counselling, couples therapy and Mindfulness for Health programmes.
Alongside my therapeutic work, I am also trained to deliver mindfulness programmes for people living with chronic health conditions, helping them manage pain, stress and anxiety. I have a particular interest in the way mindfulness can help us step out of automatic patterns, become kinder to ourselves and respond more thoughtfully to life’s challenges.
Relationships are another area of my work that I find deeply rewarding. Whether working with individuals or couples, I’m interested in helping people better understand themselves, improve communication and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships with both themselves and others.
I’m warm, empathic and straightforward in the way I work. I believe the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important parts of therapy, so you’ll get the real me in the room. I bring honesty, curiosity and compassion, and when it feels right, humour too.
My approach is collaborative. I don’t believe I have all the answers, but I do believe that, together, we can make sense of what’s happening for you, understand how you got here, and find a way forward that feels right for your life.
Outside of work, you’ll usually find me spending time with my family, out running, walking the dog, or enjoying live music at festivals and gigs. I value balance in my own life, and I know how important it is to make space for the things that help us feel grounded and connected.
Therapy isn’t about having someone tell you what to do. It’s about having the space to pause, make sense of your experiences and discover your own way forward, with someone alongside you who is genuinely invested in helping you succeed.
