My Approach

I work relationally and integratively, drawing on a range of theories to suit my clients. I’m a reflective practitioner who prioritises providing a safe, reliable, relational base in which my clients can feel safe to explore their ways of being.

About Me

I’m a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist, Child Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and trained Supervisor.

I initially completed my studies as a child practitioner and then decided to continue my training to work as an Integrative Psychotherapist with adult clients. Alongside being an avid learner, the experiential element of training has been transformative for me and I know first-hand how challenging, enlightening and healing the therapeutic relationship can be. This made me want to continue learning and growing within the therapeutic space.

I’m a qualified teacher. I worked in Further Education teaching English before re-training to become a Psychotherapist. Training alongside teaching showed me how relationship is key to healing and self-actualisation. I developed a relational approach with my students and their attendance and results improved significantly.

My background is in English. I achieved degrees in English at BA and Creative and Critical Writing at MA level at university. I thoroughly enjoyed how literature speaks to the human condition and I find that symbolism, metaphor and archetypes translate well into working with people and their therapeutic processes.

I’ve been working in the field of therapy privately and in employment with a charity since 2014. I have recently started work as an Associate Teacher on the Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy Adult Parent Perspective at Therapy and Counselling Teesside.

I have a range of experience and knowledge in presenting issues including: attachment, complex trauma, neglect, abuse, co-dependency, separation anxiety, personality disorders, eating disorders, living with a disability, bereavement and loss, addiction, self-harm and relationships.

My particular areas of interest are attachment and the early relationship, personality adaptations and Mindful Self Compassion. I have had some Mindful Self Compassion training. I enjoyed how it can cultivate an attitude of kindness towards oneself. I intend to research these areas further in my career.

I can appreciate it can be hard to take the first step into therapy. I consider it an honour that people trust to share their internal worlds and experiences with me. I can take appointments from my therapy room in Acklam, Middlesbrough or in the Stockton, Norton or Redcar area.

I work with

• Children and young people
• Companies
• 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

• Child Psychotherapeutic Counsellor

What I can help with

• Mental Health Issues