My Approach

I am an experienced psychotherapist who supports individuals to make sense of their lives and find ways to feel more at peace with themselves. Research shows that it is the relationship between the client & therapist that is the most important aspect of therapy.

I encourage people to adopt an attitude of curiosity and compassion as we explore together their difficulties. I pay attention to holding patterns in the body. Trauma and overwhelming stress create activation of the survival system, a bit like the accelerator constantly pressed down in the car. The body and mind finds it difficult to switch off. These leaves individuals experiencing tension, physical illness and/or disconnection from their bodies and emotions. Helping people reconnect with their inner world is an important part of how I work.

I encourage people to adopt an attitude of curiosity about the origins of their problems. I pay attention to holding patterns in the body drawing from somatic trauma therapy. I work with children, teenagers, adults and professionals who need support at a time in their lives when there is too much going on.

I am a qualified Adult & Child Psychotherapist. I have over 25 years of working with people who have experienced emotional distress, trauma and developmental neglect.  


I am a qualified Adult & Child Psychotherapist. I have over 25 years of working with people who have experienced trauma and challenging life circumstances.

About Me

I offer equine assisted psychotherapy and learning which involves horses in the outdoors. This is a team approach with a psychotherapist, an equine specialist and a number of ponies that helps children, teens and adults overcome challenges, reducing stress and promoting calm. I offer this approach in north east Cumbria and Scotland.

To find out more about this approach www.changeways.co. uk

I work with

• Children and young people
• 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

• Child Psychotherapist
• Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Mental Health Issues
• Parents
• Stress
• Supervision
• Telephone Counselling
• Trauma