My Approach

I offer a warm, safe and supportive therapy space where you can be heard. Whatever you choose to share will be held in a confidential, secure and respected environment.

We all have a past that influences how we live our lives today and these life experiences can shape our view of ourselves, others, and the world. We can sometimes get stuck in unhelpful patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviour that can be limiting or destructive to us. Psychotherapy is a wonderful way of helping us understand ourselves and our situations better. In our work, we can help you become aware of old patterns that are no longer serving you and offer you the space to make new decisions so that lasting change can occur. I will work with you to get to the heart of the issue so you have the options to take back control and live a more authentic and autonomous life.

I believe our relationship will be an important vehicle in the transformation of change, therefore building a stable and trusting therapeutic relationship will be the first part of our work together. I like to be active in my approach, and I often ask questions, offer insights, and highlight patterns to help you become more self-aware. It is through this self-awareness that I believe healing, growth and change can occur.

About Me

I hold a Level 7 post-graduate Diploma in Integrative Transactional Analysis and I am a fully qualified Psychotherapist, accredited by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I work to the ethical codes and procedures of this professional organisation. I have over 15 years’ experience of working with people in a therapeutic capacity, and over 4 years' experience working as a Psychotherapist. More latterly, I also have experience of working within the child and adolescent care system. I have worked with various Mental Health charities and organisations, alongside my private practice work.

Before I trained as a Psychotherapist I predominantly worked in outdoor education, using the challenges of the natural world as a catalyst to help people face adversity and realise their potential. It was through this work that I realised the outdoor environment wasn't enough alone to heal and I entered into therapy myself. I have experienced first-hand the transformations that Psychotherapy can offer us. I completely understand what it is like to sit in a chair and feel vulnerable and it is important to find someone you feel you can work with to be alongside you on this journey.

It can take bravery to start this work and it can at times be challenging. It is therefore important that you choose the right therapist for you. I offer a free 30-minute initial meeting so you have a chance to meet me and experience what it is like to work together. Please get in touch if you have any questions or queries on what working together might be like.

I work with

• Companies
• Couples
• Individuals
• Private healthcare referrals

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

• Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Abuse
• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Cancer
• Chronic Illness
• Couple Issues
• Depression
• Divorce
• Family
• Health-related Issues
• Infertility
• Mental Health Issues
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Sexual Abuse
• Stress