My Approach

How I work
I am qualified in two modalities, including EMDR - a specialist trauma-focused psychotherapy that supports the processing of past experiences that still feel distressing, particularly where anxiety, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm feel difficult to shift, helping reduce their impact in your everyday life.

Training and Experience
With extensive training in Psychology and Psychotherapy, including three Masters degrees, dual registration with the BACP and UKCP, and over seven years’ experience as a therapist, clinical supervisor, service manager, and university lecturer, I bring a depth of knowledge that allows me to tailor therapy to your specific needs. We work in a way that helps you understand and shift the patterns that keep you overthinking, holding back, and doubting yourself.

In Our Work Together…
We go beyond what’s happening day-to-day to make sense of why these patterns developed. This often includes exploring past experiences and relationships that may still be shaping how you see yourself and what you expect from others. Developing this clearer sense of yourself, who you are, what you feel and need can free you, can create the confidence that empowers you to create the changes you’ve been longing for.

My experience across the public sector, charitable services, and higher education - including running a counselling service and teaching trainee therapists at university level, alongside my ongoing doctoral training in Counselling Psychology, informs a way of working that is both grounded and attuned to you as an individual.

Therapy is a space to fully understand yourself
Together we create a space where you can feel understood, accepted, and supported, while also being gently challenged where you feel stuck. You don’t need to get it right, hold it together, or worry about being judged. I work collaboratively to shape our work to your needs, going at a pace that works for you.

What Happens Next
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and finding the right person might feel overwhelming. I offer a free introductory call to talk through what’s happening for you, your therapy needs, and whether this feels like the right fit. It’s an informal conversation with no pressure or expectation - if you’ve been thinking about doing this work, I’d love to hear from you.

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About Me

Overthinking and anxiously spiralling?
Do you find yourself caught in patterns of anxious overthinking - replaying conversations, second-guessing yourself, and questioning how you came across? Perhaps in the moment, you might go quiet or hold back, not because you have nothing to say, but because you’re trying to get it right. Afterwards, you’re left frustrated, overthinking it all and wondering why it felt so difficult.

Over time, this can begin to feel much bigger - a sense of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of who you are underneath the anxiety and self-doubt. You might notice yourself pulling back in relationships, feeling on the outside, or comparing yourself to others and wondering why it seems easier for them. At its most painful, it can feel like there’s something wrong with you, like you’re unlikeable, or that you don’t quite fit.

Why This Keeps Happening
These patterns don’t come from nowhere. Memories or experiences from the past can continue to shape how you see yourself and what you expect from others leading you to anticipate judgement, rejection, or getting it wrong, even when part of you knows that’s not the full picture.

And now you’re ready for something to change
And I get how deeply frustrating this can be. As someone who is high-achieving, intelligent, and capable, you may feel like you should be able to think your way out of it, yet still find yourself caught in the same cycles, holding yourself back from feeling more relaxed, more confident, and more like yourself.

And if you’re here, there’s likely a part of you that’s ready for something to feel different even if you’re not quite sure how to get there yet.

When you’ve tried to fix this but still feel stuck
You may already have worked hard to create change - analysing yourself, doing all the “right” things, pushing yourself to be more confident - but still finding yourself stuck in the same patterns, feeling frustrated that it’s not changing.
Through our work together in psychotherapy, we begin to understand why it feels so hard to create the changes, friendships, and deeper connections you’ve been longing for - so you can feel more able to let go, be yourself, and experience that deep sense of belonging, rather than feeling on the outside.

Understanding what’s actually going on
These insights can transform how you experience yourself in the moments that matter, allowing you to trust yourself so you can be open, clear, and confident, without the spiralling overthinking, anxious self-doubt, or constant worry.
This can help you build the kind of connections where you no longer feel the need to fit in or people-please, and instead feel included, wanted, and understood. You’re able to set boundaries, voice your needs, and create relationships that feel balanced, fulfilling, and genuinely connected while finally being able to be yourself.
That self-trust can extend into the rest of your life, empowering you to make decisions and follow through on what matters to you. My clients often find a sense of clarity that allows them to move forward in their career, relationships, and the direction their life is taking. When stress and worry arise, they feel more able to understand what’s happening and respond from a place of self-trust - returning to a sense of balance and confidence.

I work with

• Companies
• 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

• Integrative Psychotherapist