My Approach

My training in integrative ( meaning different modalities combined into a whole) training has equipped me to work with a variety of therapeutic techniques, including and not limited to, working with art, drama, music, and play. I strongly believe in the expressive power of play and of using creative mediums such as clay, paint and sand. I have a long-standing interest in attachment difficulties, Adverse Childhood Experiences.


The integrative approach allows me to provide a customised approach to suit the needs of each child, young person, or adult. My focus is always based in seeking to understand the unconscious dynamics which might be adversely affecting the client’s life and in helping clients understand themselves whilst supporting them in building a stable and healthy sense of themselves in the world. I am keenly aware of the need to develop a child or adult’s capacity for resilience, and for their sense of their own agency and identity to be fully expressed. When working with parents, I see my role as supporting them in thinking about how to understand and support their children through difficult periods in their lives. ​​​​I have a long-standing interest in Attachment difficulties, Adverse Childhood Experiences and work from a Trauma informed position; prioritising the relational aspect of my work. I believe firmly in establishing a sense of safety for clients as quickly as possible. Like all UKCP registered psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors I am trained to work with a wide range of issues, but these are some areas in which I have a special interest or additional experience.

About Me

I have been working with children and young people for over twenty years. Formerly working with children, teens, and adults, teaching art techniques for creative emotional expression, I ultimately went on to study Psychology, and then become a Psychotherapist, specialising in children and adolescents, a career which combines my two great passions; young people and creative expression perfectly.

When working with parents, I see my role as supporting them in thinking about how to support their children through difficult periods in their lives. I have worked with the YMCA as a mentor to young people living in the organisation’s hostels and been involved with the Children with Diabetes (CWD) organisation over many years. I have worked with children and young people in a range of settings, from primary, senior and boarding schools all the way through to Further Education colleges and Universities locally in East Sussex, prior to setting up my own practice. I have also worked at an NHS Acute Adolescent Inpatient Psychological unit which gave me invaluable insight and experience in working with young people who are reluctant to engage in the therapeutic process and who are experiencing the most acute mental health difficulties.​​​​


I enjoy working across all age groups and find working with adults and parents and facilitating dialogue to help them better understand themselves, their partners and/children a very rewarding and important part of my work.

I work with

• Couples
• 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

• Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counsellor

What I can help with

• Age-related Issues
• Anorexia
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Chronic Illness
• Depression
• Domestic Violence
• Family
• Gender
• Infertility
• Mental Health Issues
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Parents
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Relationships
• Sexual Abuse
• Spirituality
• Step Families
• Stress
• Terminal Illness
• Trauma