I understand that everyone has a unique experience in life and can face different challenges along the way, however I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and change, given the opportunity in a safe and supportive environment. I believe that our experiences throughout life can contribute to our perceptions of self and how we interact with the world around us. Therapy can help you to take a step back and take a look at what is going on for you from a wider perspective, as well as exploring aspects in more detail to help strengthen your understanding of self and your own resourcefulness.

Fundamentally, you are the expert in your own life. In a caring and non-judgemental way, I will always encourage you to voice your own perspective on your experiences (past and present), get to know how you really feel about a situation, and empower you to choose how you want to live you life going forward, based on your values and what's most important to you. 

We can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and find ways to navigate challenges in your life that are most meaningful to you. I can help to develop your self-awareness and understanding, a sense of compassion and acceptance for the more vulnerable parts of yourself, and support you in finding your way through to becoming more content with the relationship you have with yourself and others. Always going at a pace that is comfortable for you. 

Coming to therapy isn’t always an easy step, it can often feel daunting opening up to someone you don’t know. One of my main aims in therapy is to build up a trusting therapeutic relationship with you. We can spend a bit of time getting to know each other at the beginning to help support you in feeling comfortable in the space before getting started. 

I work in a collaborative and integrative way – which means I can incorporate aspects from different theoretical approaches into the way we work, and together we can figure out what works best for you depending on your preferences, your needs, and my training experience. My practice is built from a person-centred theoretical foundation – which means that your individuality and autonomy is at the heart of the way I work.

I am committed to providing an anti-discriminatory and inclusive practice, and as a registered member of the BACP I adhere to the Ethical Framework outlined on their website.

My experience and qualifications…

I have experience working in different settings (including charity, community, and low-cost services, as well as private practice), working with people dealing with an array of issues including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, workplace stress, relationship issues, women's health issues, and bereavement in particular.

Training and qualifications:

  • BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Psychology – University of Lincoln

  • PG Cert Interpersonal and Counselling Skills – Leeds Beckett University

  • PG Dip Counselling and Psychotherapy – Leeds Beckett University