My Approach

You can unclench your jaw, drop your shoulders and let out a long exhale. Therapy is your space to come exactly as you are and how you need to be.

Clients have said I’m warm, supportive, and easy talk to. I’ll not shy from using humour together to share a deep belly laugh if it’s appropriate. I am about as far away as you can get from any stereotyped notion of an aloof, detached, and blank-faced therapist. That’s not to say I won’t be straight-talking (a nod to my proud, American upbringing). I also won’t sit in your session and take excessive notes staring at a note pad, while saying ‘uh huh’ over and over again while glancing at the clock.

You are always invited to bring a cup of tea to your online session and I will encourage you to make yourself as comfortable as possible in your own space (yes, even if it means your snuggly dog is in the room while you also sport your favourite well-worn slippers).

Anything that needs addressing in our sessions won’t be sugar coated, but I will always speak to you with kindness, compassion and respect. I care deeply for my clients and this will hopefully be apparent as our therapeutic relationship deepens over time in your sessions.

Therapy with me celebrates all the differences that make you unique– wether you identify as Neurodivergent or as part of the LGBTQIA+ community, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and 2SLGBTQIA+ intersections (QTBIPOC), Disabled Communities of Colour (or all of the above).

As an inclusive therapist, I celebrate the strengths the needs of people with marginalised identities. My psychotherapy practice boldly strives to be: anti-oppressive, anti-discriminatory, anti-stigma, anti-racist and anti-ableist.
However you choose to express and identify yourself in this world, you are welcome here.

About Me

Hello, I am Jessica. I am a Specialist Psychotherapist for Musicians.

Does any of this sound familiar?
Your life— your music— feels heavy. You’ve spent months— maybe even years feeling ‘off’ and you’re ready to get to the bottom it.

Sure, call yourself a musician– you’re just not sure who that person is anymore

You’ve done everything you were ‘supposed to do’ to ‘make it’, only to realise you’re still feeling unfulfilled, dissatisfied and empty

You’re struggling to process painful past experiences and you’re ready to move forward with healing and clarity

Therapy with me is a place where you can let go of the masks you wear as a high functioning artist and explore what it means to be fully human.

My advanced training in music performance, Transactional Analysis (TA) Psychotherapy and effective treatment planning means that I have the experience you need and deserve when healing from your past. Alongside my work in psychotherapy, I have been working in the music industry for 30+ years as a professional performer, academic and educator.

From Bollywood’s electric energy to Buenos Aires’ passionate tango halls and London’s esteemed conservatories, my musical career has traversed continents and embraced diverse genres. My experiences mean that I’ve been equipped to help some of music’s biggest names navigate the creative roadblocks and personal complexities of their careers.

No matter your level, musical style or background, my vast experience fuels my respect for your artistry and the unique path that you, as a musician walk.

Someone who really understands what you’re going through:

I happen to speak fluent musician. You won’t have to explain things like the effect of your mental health will have on auditions, touring, family guilt, practice pressure, financial pressures, teaching-burnout and the high expectations laid upon you to be a musician in today’s world. Trust me— I get it.

Your diverse story is welcome here

Bring all of yourself, no edits needed– even the parts that are feeling sticky, frayed or hidden. My journey, too, is a mosaic of distinct identities (Latina, female, expat, mother, daughter, sister, therapist, musician, teacher) and I fully bring all parts of my self in this space. Every piece, every shadow and light have a place in our work together, alongside all the other vibrant pieces that make you, you.


Training and Education
I am a fully registered clinical member and psychotherapist with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), a member of the UK Association for Transactional Analysis (UKATA), and the European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA). The standard of my work is accredited by the UK Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

I hold a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip- Masters Level 7) in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Middlesex University London/ The Berne Institute UK).

In addition to my psychotherapeutic training, I hold degrees in music performance from the University of Denver Lamont School of Music, USA (BMus), Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, UK (MMus) and the University of Huddersfield, UK, (PhD in Performance Musicology) with further studies in performance from the Guildhall School of Music, London, UK. I am also a member of the Royal Society of Musicians.

I work under the ethical code of conduct and practice from these membership bodies:

UKCP- United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy
UKATA- United Kingdom Association for Transactional Analysis
EATA- European Association for Transactional Analysis
MU- The Musician’s Union (UK)
As a member of the Inclusive Therapist community, I am a neurodivergent-aware practitioner, with experience of both the LGBTQIA+ and BDSM worlds, and proudly celebrate all abilities, identities and bodies in my clinical practice.

In addition to my private practice, I have also worked as a therapist with clients in-person and online with the UK-based Pegasus Well-being Centre as well as the UK Counselling Network (UKCN). I also am an certified online therapist from the Counselling Tutor Network.

Furthermore, I participate in regular, ongoing clinical supervision and continuous CPD training to ensure that my clinical work and treatment planning meets high ethical standards to meet the diverse needs of my clients.

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I work with

• Couples
• Groups
• Individuals

Special Interests

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.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Abuse
• ADHD
• Age-related Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Cultural Issues
• Depression
• Family
• Identity Problems
• Online Counselling
• Trauma