My Approach

Our relationship is primarily at the core of my approach to therapy. If you don't feel we connect, if you don't feel seen, or heard, how can you feel the secureness and holding of our relationship in the therapy space? I utilise a range of trauma focused approaches when supporting clients. One size does not fit all, and I am here to work with you in a way thats helpful, rather than you fitting in to my way of working. This means that as well as giving you space, and time to explore, I may offer a range of ways to support you in your journey. This may be psycho education, safety planning, specific treatments for trauma responses like flashbacks, or working with different parts of the self.

My personal values mean that I work hard to provide a service which embraces and supports diversity.  Above all, I recognise that some communities face discrimination in society.  Trauma is something that can be felt by everyone, regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, or ability.  In addition, for marginalised groups, trauma is much more likely to be part of your lived experience.  Therefore, I offer therapy to you, as a unique person, in all your wholeness.  
Are you part of the LGTBQIA+ community?  Are you neurodivergent?  Have you experienced oppression or marginalisation? Are you ethnically and culturally diverse, and have experienced racism in our society?  If so, you are warmly accepted here.

I strive to be as accessible as I can, I use a platform which has additional features such as live captions, text chat, a shared whiteboard, screen share, and the ability to turn the camera on or off. If you need written stuff (eg therapy agreement) in a different format, eg large print, coloured background, or as an audio file, I will provide this on request.

Sessions are £80 an hour (full 60 minutes). Trauma processing may require 90 minute sessions (eg EMDR therapy).

About Me

A bit about me... briefly, I've been a therapist for ten years.  I also have thirty years experience in the voluntary, care, and NHS sectors.  This has been supporting individuals with emotional distress and trauma symptoms, caused by a wide range of issues.  One of my commitments, is my investment in ongoing professional development in the field of trauma, neurodivergence, and gender diversity.  This ensures my practice is ethical, trauma informed and up to date.  And ultimately, benefits you, the client. I am neurodivergent myself, I have ADHD, and live with long term health conditions. That being said, my experience of those things, will not be yours, and I am here to support you with your lived experiences.

I work with

• Groups
• 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

• Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist