My Approach
I work relationally, which means I believe that the relationship we build together is an important part of the therapy itself. Feeling safe enough to be open, curious and honest isn't something I expect from the outset, it's something we create together over time.
Often, the ways we relate to others have been shaped by our earlier experiences, particularly if we've lived through trauma. These patterns can show up in therapy too, sometimes without us even realising it. You might find it difficult to trust me, worry about saying the wrong thing, feel the need to please me, or even feel frustrated or disconnected. Rather than seeing these moments as problems, I see them as valuable opportunities to understand what is happening beneath the surface.
I encourage us to gently explore what is happening between us in the room (or online), as well as what is happening outside of therapy. Looking at our therapeutic relationship can help us notice patterns that may also exist in your relationships with others, allowing us to understand them with compassion rather than judgement and begin to find new ways of relating.
As an integrative psychotherapist, I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches rather than following one fixed model. This means I tailor therapy to your individual needs, always with the aim of helping you make sense of your experiences, process trauma safely, and discover the strengths and solutions that already exist within you.
My style is straightforward, compassionate and collaborative. I won't tell you how you should feel or what decisions you should make. Instead, I'll work alongside you, offering curiosity, honesty and support as we explore what has happened, how it continues to affect you, and what healing might look like for you.
About Me
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, particularly if you've experienced trauma. My aim is to offer a space where you feel safe, heard and understood, without judgement or pressure.
I work exclusively online with adults who have experienced trauma, with a particular focus on sexual trauma and trauma related to extreme sports. I have also worked extensively with military veterans and understand some of the unique challenges that can come with military life, both during and after service.
Alongside my professional experience, I bring relevant lived experience to my work. As a veteran myself and an experienced skydiver, I understand that trauma can happen in very different environments and affect people in deeply personal ways. While everyone's experience is unique, I know how important it is to work with someone who can appreciate the context as well as the impact.
I am an integrative psychotherapist, which means I tailor therapy to you rather than expecting you to fit into one particular approach. I work in a straightforward, compassionate and collaborative way, building a therapeutic relationship where you can make sense of your experiences, develop practical ways of coping, and move towards lasting change.
As well as being a therapist, I'm also a mother, which has further shaped my understanding of resilience, responsibility and the complexity of balancing life's demands while carrying difficult experiences.
I don't believe therapy is about "fixing" people. I believe that, with the right support and relationship, people can reconnect with their own strengths, process what has happened to them, and find a way forward that feels authentic and sustainable.
If you're looking for a therapist who will meet you with honesty, warmth and respect, I'd be pleased to hear from you.
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