I came to counsellor training after having my own counselling, which felt incredibly valuable, and I was fascinated by the process. From the very first listening exercise I was hooked. I have studied a variety of therapies, but I am particularly drawn to the Person Centred Approach, with its foundational trust in the human capacity for healing, development, and problem-solving, given the right conditions. In practice this means I am especially committed to supporting you in your unique way, as opposed to asking you to follow a specific course or expecting you to fit into a theoretical ideal of what a human should be.

My training as an Integrative Counsellor and psychotherapist lasted 4 years and I am committed to personal and professional development. I am an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and adhere to their code of ethics. I also meet monthly with my clinical supervisor and engage in my own personal therapy to keep my work of a high standard.

I have experience of working with adults of all ages, from a variety of backgrounds and neurotypes, with a wide range of experiences. My way of working can be helpful for all people no matter what their background or history. Due to my own life experiences, things I have particular empathy with are: depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties; religious or spiritual trauma and/or abuse; faith shift or deconstruction; struggles with creativity, meaning and purpose; short term psychosis and manic episodes. 

I have volunteered and worked for organisations offering counselling and support to people who have struggles with addiction, and people who have experienced sexual violence. Prior to becoming a therapist I worked in a various jobs and voluntary roles including care and support, catering, retail, and delivery. 

Even when not being a therapist I love to spend time pondering the depth and breadth of life, enjoying the non-human world, reading, writing, music, food, friends and family.