Over the past 26 years, both my personal life and my professional development have shaped the way I work as a counsellor. My own family experiences — including disability, loss, addiction, sexuality, neurodiversity, hardship and trauma — have deepened my understanding of the challenges people face and strengthened my commitment to supporting others with empathy and respect.

I offer a calm, confident, and steady presence, creating a safe space where you can explore your experiences and emotions at your own pace. My aim is to help you reconnect with your inner resources, develop emotional regulation, and move toward a more fulfilling and grounded life.

With nearly 30 years’ experience as a counsellor, supervisor, and trainer, I have worked across the NHS, blue light services, and the third sector. I now run a private practice and provide counselling through employee assistance programmes, supporting individuals who access therapy via their workplace. I also teach counselling at a local college, helping to train the next generation of practitioners — work I find deeply meaningful and rewarding.

I hold an MA in the Person-Centred Approach, a therapeutic model rooted in acceptance, empathic understanding, and congruence. This means I bring genuine engagement, authenticity, and a non‑judgemental attitude to our work together. In addition, I have further training in couples counselling, clinical supervision, trauma‑informed therapy (including EMDR), solution‑focused approaches, and adult education. My practice is now integrative, allowing me to tailor therapy to the unique needs of each individual.