My Approach

Anxiety, low mood and loss are part of everyday life. But if your emotional life feels out of balance, you find it hard to bounce back, or you feel stuck in old patterns that hold you back, it may be a good time to reach out for support.

Psychotherapy can support you to work through relationship difficulties and to recover from depression, addiction and trauma. It also offers a chance to re-evaluate your life and make new sense of your relationships, with others and with yourself. Over time, many people find they feel more comfortable, secure and confident within themselves, which can open the way to more fulfilling relationships and a fuller life.

From the beginning, we focus on building trust and a strong sense of safety. This allows us to explore your difficulties at a pace that feels right for you, deepening your understanding of your experiences, thoughts and feelings. My approach is based on increasing self-awareness, developing skills to manage difficult emotions, and healing from old wounds.

I work with couples and pairs who want to resolve relationship difficulties. Together we aim to improve communication and strengthen your connection by identifying negative patterns, exploring the roots of your difficulties, and working through past hurts.

Reaching out for support can be hard, but for many people it is easier than carrying on alone. The most rewarding part of my work is seeing clients develop a kinder relationship with themselves, recognise their own capabilities, and begin to live with more ease and freedom as they learn to bring their feelings and actions together, something they often did not think was possible before.

About Me

I work with warmth and compassion to offer a safe and stable space where you can work through your difficulties at your own pace.

Some difficulties, such as trauma, depression and addiction, can be too hard to manage alone. I support people to understand and heal from these experiences, and to find new ways of coping with what they are facing now.

I also recognise the impact that bereavement, relationship difficulties and aspects of identity and diversity can have on our wellbeing and quality of life. I offer a space to explore these with honesty, curiosity and respect.

My integrative approach looks at the relational and historical roots of our difficulties while keeping our focus on the issues affecting you today. It draws on attachment theory, neuroscience and body psychotherapy, so we can understand how your experiences have shaped you, in both mind and body.

I also work with couples and pairs to improve the quality of your relationship, such as family members or friends. If you and your partner are struggling, I can help you improve communication and strengthen your connection. In our work together, we identify the negative patterns that have developed between you, explore the roots of your difficulties, and work through past hurts that may be getting in the way. Couples come at many stages, whether they are in crisis, feeling distant, or wanting to understand each other better, and I also work with partners who are unsure about the future of the relationship.

Qualifications: MA/Adv Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Diploma in Integrative Counselling, Psychology BSc, Diploma in Higher Education, Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing

I work with

• Couples
• 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

• Abuse
• Addiction
• Age-related Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Chronic Illness
• Couple Issues
• Cultural Issues
• Depression
• Divorce
• Eating Disorders
• Mental Health Issues
• Relationships
• Stress
• Trauma