About Me

When we work together, I'll be myself: an equal, not a blank screen or someone 'sorted', but someone who will have your best interests at heart.  I'll work alongside you with warmth, acceptance and sensitivity as we explore whatever has brought you to therapy.

Alongside my professional life, I am a partner, a parent, and someone who grew up with challenges of my own. I know how painful it can be to feel unseen and unheard. My experience of therapy has been life-changing. It's helped me navigate difficult times, make sense of past experiences, and feel more at ease in my own skin. I remain deeply committed to my own personal growth and professional development so that I can bring thoughtful, supportive and ethical practice to the people I work with. My personal journey continues to inform the way I work, helping me to listen, connect and respond to clients with care and understanding.

In addition to my private practice, I work for a specialist charity supporting adult survivors of sexual abuse. Working across these settings has deepened my understanding of the many ways people respond to painful experiences and strengthened my commitment to offering therapy with warmth, sensitivity and compassion. 

Before becoming a counsellor, I worked in scientific research and later as a Chartered Management Accountant. My experience spans the NHS, academia, and both public and private sectors. This breadth of experience has given me a real-world understanding of the different pressures people face in both their personal and professional lives.

Outside of work, I love walking, sometimes alone, usually with my dog, sometimes with family or friends. The natural world is a constant source of calm for me. I am a keen gardener and I've always loved learning, having been known to sign up for classes in anything from French to pottery.