My Approach

You might be struggling with feelings you can't easily make sense of, finding yourself reacting in ways you don't understand, or recognising that the ways you've learned to manage life are no longer working for you. Or perhaps you're used to looking after others, managing things on your own, even when things feel difficult inside.

Therapy offers a space to pause, explore what's happening and develop a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships and new ways of responding to life.


When your body reacts before you do
You might experience tension, anxiety or a sense of unease without quite knowing why, or perhaps you feel overwhelmed, numb or disconnected from your body. Perhaps you spend a lot of time in your head, thinking things through, but find it harder to recognise what you're feeling or what you need.

You may worry that therapy means revisiting painful experiences or feeling overwhelmed by emotions you have worked hard to manage. You don't have to tell your whole story or revisit everything that has happened. My approach is collaborative and together we can explore what your body might be communicating, at a pace that works for you, helping you develop greater awareness, feel more connected to yourself and discover different ways of responding.

When you're used to being the one who copes
Perhaps you're someone others rely on. You're capable, responsible and used to getting on with things, putting other people's needs first or holding everything together. Yet you might feel exhausted, anxious or find yourself questioning your relationships, identity or direction in life.

You may be wondering whether therapy is for you, particularly if you're used to managing independently. Therapy doesn’t mean giving up your independence or that you have failed to cope in some way. It offers a space to become curious about what is happening, so that you can begin to understand yourself in a different way and discover possibilities for change.

How therapy can help
• Understand yourself more deeply. Explore familiar patterns in your thoughts, feelings, bodily responses and relationships, and how these shape your experience of life.
• Reconnect with what you need. Develop greater awareness of your feelings, needs and boundaries, rather than relying on thinking things through or putting others first.
• Find new ways of relating. Explore different ways of communicating, connecting and responding to yourself and others.


The next step
Please get in touch to book a free 20 minute introductory call. This gives you an opportunity to ask questions, and get a sense of whether working together feels right for you. I look forward to hearing from you.

About Me

My work is particularly informed by my background as a professional dancer, movement practitioner and educator. These experiences taught me to value the intelligence of the body and slowing down enough to notice what is happening beneath the surface. Our bodies can hold important information that words alone cannot always express. Bringing awareness to these experiences can help you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and open up new possibilities for change, particularly when experiences are difficult to put into words or have been shaped by trauma. I draw upon additional CPD training in trauma-informed practice and nervous system regulation to support our work together.

I am a UKCP and GPTI accredited Gestalt psychotherapist, supervisor, trainer and former programme leader of the MSc Integrative Psychotherapy programme at Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute, where I supported the development of trainee psychotherapists as they prepared to enter the profession.

My approach is collaborative and grounded. I value the creativity in each person and I am especially interested in supporting you to find your own creative approaches to life’s challenges. If it feels helpful, we can draw on creative or embodied approaches to explore your experience in different ways. Or you may simply prefer to sit and talk. Together, we'll find a way of working that feels right for you.



What might change?
Since retraining as a therapist, I’ve supported lots of clients to make changes and I’d love to help you too. Clients often describe experiencing shifts such as:

• Greater awareness and connection to their body, feelings and needs
• A clearer sense of who they are, what they need and what matters to them
• Greater confidence in recognising and expressing their needs
• New ways of relating to themselves and others
• More choice in how they respond, rather than automatically falling into familiar patterns
• Feeling more able to take meaningful steps towards change
• Finding ways of living that feel more authentic and sustainable



Qualifications and professional training:
• Advanced Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy (Masters level) – Gestalt Psychotherapy Training Institute (GPTI)
• Diploma in Clinical Supervision (Masters level) – Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute (SPTI)
• Certified Online & Telephone Counsellor
• MA by Independent Study (Distinction) – with a focus on relationality, embodiment and kinaesthetic empathy

I work with

• 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

• Gestalt Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Addiction
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Health-related Issues
• Identity Problems
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Relationships
• Trauma