As a counsellor, I have supported people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, anger, grief, depression, low self-worth, isolation and traumatic memories to find a better emotional balance; like and understand themselves more;  and feel stronger, more resourced and hopeful about the future.

My primary training (FdSc, Distinction) and orientation is in the Person-Centred Approach. This means I offer a safe and accepting therapeutic relationship which honours all your thoughts and feelings (even the ones you’d rather not have) as having a constructive purpose. 

My BA (Hons) is in Integrative Counselling. So I can draw on other therapeutic models as they seem useful, particularly the solution-focused approach (clarifying a better future to work towards, rather than just dwelling on what’s painful now). I bring a compassionate perspective to the self-criticism and inner conflict many clients live with.

I am currently undertaking a two-year certification training in Embodied Relational Therapy, which takes a decolonising perspective on our relationship with natural systems (including our own bodies) and on the experience and knowledge of marginalised people. I am also training to better work with people of diverse genders, sexuality and relationships including non-monogamy, kink and BDSM.

My experience includes counselling at both residential and non-residential addiction treatment centres, and with an agency specialising in recovery from childhood trauma, abuse and neglect. 

I have also counselled young people aged 18 to 25, who can find a focus on the value of their inner experiencing a refreshing contrast to the “oughts” and “shoulds” that particularly plague that age group.

And, as a qualified mediator, I have a longstanding interest in supporting people to communicate more effectively and to manage anger and conflict constructively, in relationships, families, and at work.

I am a member of the BACP and abide by their professional and ethical standards, including having regular supervision for my work.