My Approach

I provide a safe space for you to explore what is going on. I work in a mindful way to reduce any anxiety you may be feeling and, if you would like, we can be creative using visualisation, art materials and toys to help you unlock things that you may not be able to put into words.

I can help with feelings of anxiety, depression, loss or a general sense that you could feel better somehow. I also support people who don't know what they feel but know something isn't quite right and people with identity issues, ageing fears and past or present trauma.

I work in a very inclusive and theoretically integrative way with people with all kinds life experiences, backgrounds, identities and cultures. It is your experience of life that I am interested in, and I aim to help you to gain some insight, understanding and strength in your own life. Do get in touch - I'd like to hear from you.

About Me

I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist who specialises in working with people who have experienced trauma in their life. My work is based within an interpersonal neurobiological approach and is done in collaboration with you, the client. I also have experience and knowledge of supporting people to withdraw from long term anti-depressant usage and welcome enquiries about this from anyone thinking about reducing their medication.

I work as a psychotherapist alongside my work as an academic teaching post graduate counselling students and supporting research in the counselling and psychotherapy fields.

I have helped people for over 30 years to deal with difficult issues in their lives working in the voluntary and charity sector and using counselling, coaching and mentoring skills. I have concentrated on one to one counselling and psychotherapy since 2017.

I have the following qualifications:
- MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, Birmingham City University (2020)
- TA101 and TA202 Certificates, Wyvern Institute (2025)
- PGCERT in Higher Education (2023)
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling, Counselling Tutor, ACTO Certified (2020)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy, Birmingham City University (2019)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Integrative Psychotherapy, Birmingham City University (2018)
- Graduate Certificate in Integrative Psychotherapy, Birmingham City University (2017)
- Certificate in Counselling Skills, University of Birmingham (2000)
- BA (Hons), The Open University (1994)

I work with

• 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

• Integrative Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Chronic Illness
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Prescribed Drug Dependence
• Trauma