My Approach

I offer a warm, safe and supportive therapy space where you can be heard. Whatever you choose to share will be held in a confidential, secure and respected environment.

We all have a past that influences how we live our lives today and these life experiences can shape our view of ourselves, others, and the world. We can sometimes get stuck in unhelpful patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviour that can be limiting or destructive to us. Psychotherapy is a wonderful way of helping us understand ourselves and our situations better. In our work, we can help you become aware of old patterns that are no longer serving you and support your journey towards emotional well-being and personal growth.

I am trained in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy, and my approach draws upon Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic concepts, with a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship. This means I work with both the conscious and unconscious processes that emerge in the therapeutic relationship. Often in Psychotherapy, historical relational patterns will arise in the therapeutic relationship, and I therefore like to be an active part in the work, asking questions, offering insights and highlighting patterns to help you become more self-aware. It is through this self-awareness that I believe healing, growth and change can occur.

My practice is neuro-affirmative and LGBTQI+ inclusive. I hold an intersectional lens in my work and I am always interested in how our difference emerges in the therapeutic relationship.

About Me

I hold a Level 7 post-graduate Diploma in Transactional Analysis and I am a fully qualified Psychotherapist, accredited by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I work to the ethical codes and procedures of this professional organisation. I have over 15 years’ experience of working with Children and Adults in a therapeutic capacity, and over 6 years' experience working as a Psychotherapist. More latterly, I have worked within the child and adolescent care system. I have worked with various Mental Health charities and organisations, alongside my private practice work.

Before I trained as a Psychotherapist I predominantly worked in outdoor education, using the challenges of the natural world as a catalyst to help young people face adversity and realise their potential. It was through this work that I realised the outdoor environment wasn't enough alone to heal and I entered into therapy myself. I have experienced first-hand the transformations that Psychotherapy can offer us and I understand what it is like to sit in a chair and be vulnerable.

It can take bravery to start this work and it can at times be challenging. It is therefore important that you choose a therapist you feel can accompany you on this journey. I offer a free 30-minute initial meeting so you have a chance to meet me and experience what it is like to work together. Please get in touch if you have any questions or queries on what working together might be like.

I work with

• Companies
• Couples
• Individuals
• Private healthcare referrals

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
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Cancer
• Chronic Illness
• Couple Issues
• Depression
• Divorce
• Family
• Health-related Issues
• Infertility
• Mental Health Issues
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Sexual Abuse
• Stress