As an Integrative Arts Psychotherapist, my theoretical orientation is rooted in relational,
psychodynamic and humanistic thinking, shaped by trauma-informed, socially conscious and queer-affirming frameworks. My practice spans inpatient forensic services and a private practice consisting of primarily LGBTQIA+ identifying people, offering a de-medicalised, creative and compassionate space that centres safety and empowerment.
My integrative stance allows me to draw on multiple perspectives to meet each client as a whole being, uniquely situated within relational, cultural and political contexts. Working relationally, I experience therapy as a co-created process that unfolds through the intersubjective encounter, where both client and therapist are shaped by what emerges between them.
Trauma theory underpins much of my work and I specialise in working with complex trauma.
I know that starting your therapy journey takes courage and therefore I offer a warm, empathetic and non-judgemental space to support you in taking those first steps. My approach is thoroughly trauma-informed as I place the safety and empowerment of all my clients as a priority. I am a queer affirming and anti-oppressive practitioner, with an intersectional and feminist theoretical lense.
I work with teenagers and adults, offering short and long-term psychotherapy both in person and online. My practice is based within the inspiring and nurturing attic of Liberation Art Gallery, located in the heart of Brighton Lanes. I aim to offer an inclusive and safe therapeutic space, so alongside cultivating a meaningful therapeutic relationship with every client, I am mindful of those who may face additional challenges in accessing traditional mental health services.
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.