About Me

Sometimes life changes without our permission. A redundancy, a bereavement, the end of a relationship or a life-changing illness can leave us feeling as though the ground has given way. At other times the struggle builds slowly, through anxiety or low mood that has been with us for years, or patterns passed down through generations.
I work with individuals and couples. I have particular experience of acute anxiety and depression brought on by traumatic life events, as well as longer-standing anxiety, depression and intergenerational trauma.
I also bring lived experience of several of life’s major challenges. I am a mother, and I have cared for a parent with dementia. I never assume that my experience is the same as yours, but I believe it allows me to be fully alongside the people I work with. I am a deeply compassionate person, and I am committed to supporting you as you find your own way forward.

My Approach

My work is informed by existential philosophy. This means I am interested in you as a whole person: how you experience your world, your relationships, and the questions of meaning and choice that run through every life.
When things are hard, it can feel as if life is happening to us. We may no longer recognise ourselves, or we may feel trapped with no way out. Sometimes we also trap ourselves without realising it. We close off possibilities, out of fear or simply because what is familiar feels easier when we’re already overwhelmed.
I won’t offer ready-made solutions. Instead, I will meet you with gentleness, respect and curiosity. I will listen closely, not only to what you say but to what lies beneath it. I will also, gently, challenge you: I may question assumptions, notice contradictions and invite you to see your life from different perspectives. Together we can explore what your emotional responses might be revealing, come to terms with uncertainty, and open up to choices you may not have been able to see.

Types of Therapies Offered

• Educational Psychotherapist