My Approach

I am a psychotherapist with a deep interest in the rich, often tangled relationship between sleep and the human experience. Whether it’s insomnia, circadian rhythm disruptions, nightmares, anxiety, trauma, addiction, or something else, sleep is where so much of life shows up.

Sleep is not just about rest; it’s a mirror of how we feel in our relationships—with others, with the world, and with ourselves. Our circadian rhythms, the cycles that guide our sleep and wakefulness, are deeply tied to how safe and connected we feel. When those rhythms are out of sync, it’s often a sign that something deeper needs attention.

My approach is collaborative and curious. While I draw on mindfulness, psychotherapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), I focus on connection—helping you uncover the patterns and experiences that influence your sleep and your place in the world.

I’ve written two books, How to Be Awake: So You Can Sleep Through the Night which explores the profound links between our emotional and biological selves and The Science of Sleep, which is a complication of over 100 evidence based answers to questions I get asked everyday.

Sleep, to me, is more than a biological necessity; it’s a way into your story – your fears, your hopes, and your need for connection.

If yours feels like a struggle, I’d be honoured to work with you to uncover what lies beneath, helping you move toward nights of peace and days of possibility.

About Me

My work draws on a rich and varied foundation of training and experience. Before retraining as a psychotherapist, I worked in design and advertising for over twenty years as a designer and art director. I hold an MA in Mindfulness-based Core Process Psychotherapy from The Karuna Institute and have also studied sleep medicine at the University of Oxford. My approach integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, alongside trauma-informed practices, breathwork, yoga nidra, and person-centred therapy. These tools allow me to meet each client where they are, tailoring my support to their specific needs.

My approach is rooted in both compassion and expertise. I hold an MA in Mindfulness-based Core Process Psychotherapy from The Karuna Institute and have studied sleep medicine at the University of Oxford. I combine methods such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy with trauma-informed practices, breathwork, yoga nidra, and person-centred therapy. These tools allow us to work together in a way that’s tailored to your unique needs.

For three years, I worked in a sleep clinic, helping people just like you with insomnia, circadian rhythm disruptions, nightmares, and sleep issues linked to ADHD, trauma, and chronic pain. Now, in my private practice, I see clients both online and in person, working with those referred by neurologists and psychiatrists, as well as people who come to me directly. Whether you’re in the UK or overseas, I can provide support that fits into your life.

I work with

• 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

• Core Process Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Abuse
• ADHD
• Age-related Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Chronic Illness
• Depression
• Health-related Issues
• Mental Health Issues
• Online Counselling
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Prescribed Drug Dependence
• Trauma