My Approach

Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting. You may be going through a difficult time, feeling stuck in familiar patterns, struggling in your relationships, or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply. Whatever brings you here, I offer a warm, thoughtful and non-judgemental space where we can begin to explore things together, at a pace that feels right for you.

My approach is integrative and relational, grounded in the belief that meaningful change can happen through feeling genuinely seen, heard and understood. I see the relationship we build together as an important part of the therapeutic process, bringing warmth, curiosity and compassion to our work.

As an integrative psychotherapist, I draw particularly on existential and psychodynamic approaches. This means paying attention to what is happening for you in the here and now, while also exploring how earlier experiences and relationships may have shaped the way you see yourself and relate to others. Together, we can gently uncover patterns, feelings and beliefs that may sit outside of your conscious awareness, helping us understand not only what you're experiencing, but why, and perhaps why now.

I see therapy as a collaborative process, rather than one in which I have all the answers. My hope is to support you in developing a deeper understanding of yourself, making space for all parts of your experience, and finding greater self-compassion, freedom and choice in how you live and relate to others.

About Me

Hi, I'm Anna (she/her), and I'm really glad you've found your way here.

I grew up in a small village in Scotland and moved to London ten years ago. My own transformative experience of therapy inspired me to train as a psychotherapist, and it's something that continues to shape the way I work today. I know first-hand how powerful it can be to have a space where you feel truly heard, understood and accepted.

I've worked in the mental health field for over fifteen years, developing particular expertise in supporting people with eating disorders, low self-esteem, and relationship and intimacy difficulties. My experience spans a wide range of therapeutic settings, working with people from all walks of life, often during some of their most challenging and vulnerable moments.

Alongside my private practice, I work at Orri, a leading specialist eating disorder service in Marylebone, London, where I provide individual psychotherapy and lead on the group therapy programme.

Before training as a psychotherapist, I spent many years working as a Senior Social Worker across several London boroughs, specialising in complex family trauma, addiction, and supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. This work gave me a deep understanding of the ways our early experiences, relationships and wider circumstances can shape how we feel about ourselves and connect with others.

Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with people from many different backgrounds and life experiences, including those navigating neurodivergence, grief, questions around sexuality and identity, and the lasting impact of childhood sexual abuse. These experiences have shaped my belief that therapy should never be one-size-fits-all, but instead a space where your individual story, experiences and needs are met with curiosity, compassion and respect.

My practice is sex-positive, inclusive and affirming of diverse sexual identities, expressions and relationship structures.** I also have extensive experience working with people in the sex worker community and understand the importance of providing a knowledgeable, non-judgemental space where you don't have to explain or defend your experiences. Sex workers are very warmly welcome in my practice.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Integrative Psychotherapist