My Approach

My approach is collaborative, thoughtful, and tailored to each individual. I aim to create a calm, non-judgmental space where you feel safe to explore difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. I’m attentive to both what is happening in the present and how earlier experiences may continue to shape patterns in your life today.

I work in a trauma-informed way, combining psychodynamic, relational, and systemic perspectives. This means we may explore underlying emotional patterns, unconscious processes, and relationship dynamics, while also focusing on how these affect your day-to-day life. Where appropriate, I integrate EMDR to help reduce emotional overwhelm and support the processing of distressing experiences.

I see therapy as an active and evolving process. Sometimes this involves careful reflection and insight; at other times it may involve finding practical ways to respond differently to challenges. Throughout our work, I aim to support you in developing greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and a stronger sense of agency in your life.

About Me

I’m a qualified counsellor working with adolescents and adults who are seeking support with emotional, relational, or psychological difficulties. My work is grounded in the belief that understanding yourself more deeply can lead to meaningful and lasting change, especially when this happens within a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship.

I offer a thoughtful, compassionate space where you can explore what’s going on for you at your own pace. People come to me for many reasons, including anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship or family difficulties, and the impact of past experiences. Often there is a sense of feeling stuck or repeating patterns that are hard to shift alone. Therapy can provide time and space to make sense of these experiences and find new ways forward.

My practice is trauma-informed and integrative. I draw on psychodynamic approaches to explore how past experiences and unconscious processes may influence present difficulties, alongside relational and systemic perspectives that consider the wider context of your life and relationships. Where appropriate, I also use EMDR, an evidence-based approach that helps reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories and supports greater emotional regulation.

I work collaboratively and tailor therapy to each individual. Some clients value having space simply to talk and reflect, while others appreciate gentle structure, insight, or specific therapeutic methods. You don’t need to know exactly what you want from therapy to begin—part of the work is discovering this together.

I’m a registered member of UKCP, BACP, and the EMDR UK Association, and I work in line with professional and ethical guidelines, including confidentiality and safeguarding. I offer in-person sessions in Oxford as well as online sessions, allowing flexibility depending on your needs.

If you’re considering therapy, I offer a free introductory phone call so you can ask questions and see whether working together feels right. Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and my aim is to make that process as clear, supportive, and respectful as possible.

I work with

• Families
• 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

• Psychotherapeutic Counsellor