My Approach

I regularly see clients who want to change, sometimes even know what they want to change, but find old habits hard to break.

There are all sorts of different ways of working together in therapy. My approach starts by establishing a secure, trusting relationship between myself and my clients. I work in an integrative way, drawing from a range of theoretical models, including psychodynamic and attachment theory, transactional analysis and developmental psychology, but my main focus is to understand my client's specific experience, however complex. I believe that people have an amazing capacity to adapt to difficult circumstances, and that humans need other humans in order to heal and develop.

Many of my clients have a history of traumatic experience, whether in childhood or more recently. I am in awe of how people can survive and adapt to difficult events and difficult people. And yet I also recognise how we can also end up being so unkind to ourselves along the way. With practice, and guidance, I see clients becoming gentler with themselves, more empathic, more curious about how they coped before, and open to new possibilities.

I undertake regular clinical supervision and professional training, and I am linked to a local network of psychotherapy professionals who share best practice.

About Me

I’m a psychotherapist working in Mansfield and online. I offer a welcoming and professional service to all adults who would benefit from support to change or enhance their lives.

My passion is working with my clients to identify repeating relationship patterns that feel hard to change. I believe that this understanding opens a doorway to greater self-awareness, compassion and energy. I have been on my own journey through this doorway and I recognise how difficult it can feel to trust that change is possible. Before starting my private practice, I spent 3 years counselling with MIND and at the Nottingham University Healthcare Trust (Diabetes Counselling Service). I completed many years of training and personal therapy to build on my experiences and learning. Previously, I taught languages in secondary schools and supported children with additional needs. I have also been a volunteer for the NSPCC and in schools.

In addition to my psychotherapy practice, I offer straight-talking mindfulness classes and training. Making time to recharge our batteries is key to a satisfying life. I like spending time in the wild, walking, running and in good company. Thank you for reading my profile.

I work with

• 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

• Integrative Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• ADHD
• Adoption
• Age-related Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Chronic Illness
• Depression
• Disability
• Employment Difficulties
• Health-related Issues
• Identity Problems
• Mental Health Issues
• Online Counselling
• Parents
• Physical Abuse
• Sexual Abuse
• Trauma