I'm so glad you're here
The information below is here to help you get a sense of me and my approach.
Whether you're thinking about therapy or doing my course, hopefully this will give you more of an idea of who I am and how it might be to work with me.
You can also scroll through my Instagram here to see if you resonate with what I share.
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Why i became a therapist
I love my work and I think it’s really cool that I get to create the same kind of space for others, that has literally changed my life (this may sound dramatic but it’s true!)
I first went to see a therapist as an anxious teenager, when my parents were separating and a lot of things felt big in my world. I’ve seen 4 lovely therapists over the years since, to support me with different things coming up at different times. The therapy space has been somewhere I can pause, be heard, get to know myself some more, brainstorm and feel supported to make the changes I need.
In a world that asks us to keep going, to shape ourselves around others' needs, I think we all need space to understand who we are and what we want. To learn how to include ourselves in our circle of care and explore who we are beyond the roles we play for others. I love being the person my clients choose to support them with their versions of all of this. Like I said, I just think it’s really cool :)
Some things to know about my approach
Friends tell me I have a gentle presence and I try to bring my natural warmth to our work. I won't silently nod or keep things super formal. I engage, respond, and want our sessions to feel conversational and easy.
I'm a recovering people-pleaser too, so I understand my own version of these patterns deeply. I've found such value in hearing others' stories along the way, and I like offering this connection to my clients too.
I find pausing and reflecting in my own life hugely helpful and I also love finding practical ways forward. My approach mixes deep therapeutic exploration with psycho-education, and tangible ideas for change.
My Professional background
If this next bit doesn't fully make sense, that's ok, it's just important you know I'm qualified to be your therapist! I completed a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling at the Northern Guild for Psychotherapy and then studied post-graduate Psychotherapy for a further 2 years - I was in training for 5 years overall. I've been supporting clients for 7 years now, and I've completed additional specialist training in online and phone therapy to make sure I can offer the same warm, effective support remotely.
I'm an Accredited Professional Member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCS21-01979), registered with the Professional Standards Authority.
...Some things that make me happy outside of therapy
Long (ish) autumn walks with my husband, good friends or on my own, I love those crisp but sunny days | Being cosy under a blanket with a hot water bottle | Sitting around the dinner table connecting with my family | Candles - I light them whenever I can | Autumn colours (can you tell?) | Chatting and talking - to anyone who will listen :) | Crackling, roaring fires | A gentle morning with a milky coffee (needs to be decaf) | Jumpers - the bigger and cosier, the better | People-watching and creating little stories about their lives and who they are | My lovely, worn out slippers | Getting lost in a good book - either thriller or rom com vibes | Sundays pottering at home listening to Radio 6 Music, with space to catch up on life | Seeing my plants get new leaves | Closing my eyes with the sun on my face...