About me
Training/Qualifications
Gaining a BA (Hons) Degree in Counselling from the University of Greenwich, I am a fully qualified, registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I am also a member of the British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA), supporting those who are experiencing fertility issues, including baby loss.
As an integrative relational counsellor, I believe the relationship is the most important aspect of therapy as I believe people can only heal and grow through connection and understanding.
Working integratively, I combine different therapeutic approaches while considering your personal circumstances to ensure we work effectively together.
Working integratively, I combine different therapeutic approaches while considering your personal circumstances to ensure we work effectively together.
I am trained in Walk and Talk therapy, providing counselling in natural outdoor spaces. This type of therapy can improve emotional regulation and reduce rumination and stress levels.
Please get in touch if this is something you are interested in.
Specialisms
A particular area of interest for me is Neurodiversity. I work with neurodivergent people who may be autistic or have ADHD, whether you are diagnosed, still discovering or are a family member. Neurodivergence increases the likelihood of social and emotional challenges, including higher anxiety. My practice is Autism Dialogue Approach (ADA) informed, meaning I offer an affirming space to explore what neurodiversity means for you, promoting self-acceptance and raised awareness.
As an infertility therapist, I support people who are experiencing fertility issues. I believe it is vital to have a real understanding of the distress and challenges caused to those who find themselves struggling to have a baby. Incorporating my training as a grief therapist, I will be alongside you as you explore your hopes and fears, helping you to navigate the uncertainty, grief and complex feelings throughout your fertility journey. Infertility counselling is also a space to understand and reflect on potential alternative ways to start your family.
As an infertility therapist, I support people who are experiencing fertility issues. I believe it is vital to have a real understanding of the distress and challenges caused to those who find themselves struggling to have a baby. Incorporating my training as a grief therapist, I will be alongside you as you explore your hopes and fears, helping you to navigate the uncertainty, grief and complex feelings throughout your fertility journey. Infertility counselling is also a space to understand and reflect on potential alternative ways to start your family.
Experience
Having run a successful private practice for a number of years, I also have previous experience working in a variety of different settings.
Having run a successful private practice for a number of years, I also have previous experience working in a variety of different settings.
Working within a hospice setting as a grief counsellor, counselling terminally ill patients, carers and bereaved family members, I gained valuable insight into the area of loss and grief work.
I can help you explore and normalize your feelings, identify ways to honour loved ones and develop coping skills. Supporting you as you process your loss or life changes and understand that grief is not a linear process.
I can help you explore and normalize your feelings, identify ways to honour loved ones and develop coping skills. Supporting you as you process your loss or life changes and understand that grief is not a linear process.
Working for the mental health charity Mind UK, supporting people struggling with mental health issues including anxiety and depression. Recognizing the impact this has on personal and professional lives and relationships, I can help you identify your needs, feel less self-critical and become more compassionate towards yourself.
Working as a Children and Young People (CYP) Counsellor for youth charity. Counselling those struggling with emotional wellbeing difficulties including social anxiety, depression, loss and neurodiversity challenges. I work with people aged 16+
