Hello, I offer psychotherapy and counselling from my practice rooms in the village of Bunny in South Nottinghamshire and from Loughborough. My therapeutic approach is relational and integrative, which means I draw on different therapeutic ideas to meet you as an individual. I believe that meaningful change can happen through being heard, understood and accepted within a safe setting.
My therapeutic work is informed by both by my clinical training and my lived experience. Before training as a psychotherapist, I practised as a lawyer for more than 20 years, specialising in employment law and I have also supported legal professionals as a Skills Coach at the University of Law. I also have experience working as a counsellor in the voluntary sector, working for several years at the Leicester Counselling Centre and the Nottingham Women's Centre.
I work with clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, loss, low mood, overwhelm, disconnection, burnout, or a sense of misalignment between who they are and what is expected of them.
Supporting clients through life transitions is a focus of my practice. These changes may be planned, like career shifts; or be unexpected, such as bereavement, ill health or relationship breakdowns. These life chapters often bring feelings of uncertainty and quiet grief that are seldom acknowledged; although they can also offer opportunities for reflection, healing, and personal growth.
Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I can work with a wide range of issues, but here are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.