About Therapy
Therapy is a space where you can begin to see yourself more clearly, hear your own voice and reconnect with your inner wisdom. I work in a direct and honest way, listening carefully and helping you make sense of what you are experiencing.
Together we create a safe therapeutic space with consistency and clear boundaries. Within this environment you can begin to feel heard, accepted and understood.
As that safety develops, many people find their relationship with themselves begins to change. You may start to trust your own judgement more, reconnect with your intuition and feel clearer about what you want and need in your life. Over time, the aim is that you rely less on therapy and feel more confident navigating things for yourself.
Person-centred counselling underpins my practice, and I work as a trauma-informed practitioner. I understand the impact that traumatic experiences can have on a person’s life and functioning, and I prioritise creating a therapeutic environment that feels safe and supportive for each individual.
Our work will often include paying attention to how emotions are experienced in the body. Through this process you can begin to recognise what different feelings are communicating, learn ways to ground yourself in the present moment and develop self-care strategies that genuinely work for you.
I approach this work with integrity and openness. Creating a genuine human connection is central to therapy, and I believe that authenticity supports a deeper and more meaningful process.
I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), follow their ethical framework and undertake regular professional supervision.
About Me
I am passionate about the benefits of therapy and self-discovery, and I am committed to doing this work in my own life as well as in my professional practice. I engage in personal therapy as an important part of my professional responsibility and self-care. I believe this benefits my clients too, allowing me to offer a clear, grounded and attentive space for the work we do together.
It is a privilege to meet people at meaningful points in their lives and support them as they deepen their understanding of themselves. I have a strong curiosity about human experience and a commitment to continuing my own learning and development. I enjoy exploring different approaches that support emotional awareness, connection and personal growth.
Earlier in my life I experienced significant health challenges, including an autoimmune condition and chronic pain. This period led me into my own process of healing and self-discovery. Through that experience I learned the importance of boundaries, relationships and listening carefully to the body. It deepened my understanding of the close relationship between our emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing.
Today I live a healthy and balanced life. Continuing my own personal growth remains an important part of who I am, and it allows me to bring a steady, authentic and grounded presence to my work as a therapist.
Alongside my counselling practice, I am also developing The Anchoring, a project focused on helping people build emotional capacity, self-awareness and resilience. My hope is to make this kind of learning and support accessible to people who may not always be able to access regular therapy.
This personal and professional journey has shaped the way I practise today. Over the past 13 years I have worked with a wide range of people and experiences, which has continued to deepen my understanding of how meaningful change happens.
My Experience
I have been practising as a therapist for over 13 years, supporting adults and young people through a wide range of emotional challenges.
Much of my work is with people who appear capable and composed on the outside but are privately carrying a great deal of responsibility. They may be used to holding things together for others while finding it difficult to prioritise their own needs and wellbeing.
Therapy offers a space to slow down, understand the patterns that have developed over time and begin relating to yourself differently.
Earlier in my career I worked as a volunteer counsellor at Stockport Women’s Centre for two years. There I had the privilege of supporting women during some of the most difficult periods of their lives.
Qualifications
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (Dip Couns)
BA Corporate Communications
Psychological and therapeutic approaches
Person-centred Counselling
Focusing Skills
Transactional Analysis 101
Internal Family Systems
Specialist Training
Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certificate with The Embody Lab
Healing Trauma with Peter Levine
Polyvagal Theory and Pathways with Deb Dana
Somatic Interventions for Chronic Pain and Syndromes with Dr Peter Levine
Somatic Strategies to Address Shock and Developmental Trauma with Dr Peter Levine
Movement for Trauma with Jane Clapp
Trauma Release Experience with Dr David Berceli
The IFS Clinician’s Guide with Dr Frank Anderson and Diane Poole-Heller
Professional Skills Training
Clinical assessment training
Safeguarding training
Suicide awareness and prevention training
Working Therapeutically with Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Understanding and Supporting People Who Self-Harm
Adverse Childhood Experiences and the Impact of Trauma on Development
Working therapeutically with trans (including non binary) people with The Open University
Additional Professional Development
Alongside my professional training I have also explored a range of complementary wellbeing approaches including Ayurveda, Functional medicine and nutrition, Breathwork practices, Mindfulness, Bodyscanning, various meditation techniques including Transcendental, Zazen and Metta.
Professional Membership
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practise in accordance with their ethical framework and I am a member of Counselling in France.
I also undertake regular professional supervision as part of my commitment to ethical practice and ongoing professional development.
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