Many people reach a point where they’re unsure of what they feel, what they need, or why it’s difficult to feel settled or close to others. Part of my role is to help you make sense of what you’ve been through; your thoughts, your emotions, and the coping strategies you’ve developed along the way. I’ve supported many adults through grief, trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low confidence, and those heavy, confusing moments when life feels like too much. I offer a calm, supportive space where you can be heard, reflect, and gently process your experiences.

My approach is holistic, combining talking therapy with somatic practices such as visualisations, breathwork, gentle movement, slowing down, and tuning into the subtle signals from the body. I understand that difficult feelings often show up physically—as tightness, heaviness, restlessness, or discomfort—and we can explore these together at a pace that feels safe.

Our emotions are important signals. They tell us how we’re doing and whether something needs attention. Feelings like sadness, anxiety, or anger can be hard to be with, yet they’re entirely understandable responses to loss, relationship strain, a lack of safety, or times when our emotional or physical needs have gone unmet. While talking is a core part of the therapeutic process, I also pay close attention to how these emotions live in the body. If it feels right for you, I will invite you to notice your breath, your posture, or any sensations that arise during our work together as simple ways of reconnecting with yourself.

What to expect in a session

• I’ll listen with care and curiosity, giving you space to feel heard and understood.
• I’ll gently challenge self-limiting thoughts and beliefs.
• I’ll notice patterns and themes in your story and reflect them back in a way that helps gain clarity.
• We’ll focus on what you’re dealing with right now, while also looking at past experiences that might still be affecting you.
• We may explore what your body is communicating through sensations or tension.
• We’ll look at the ways you support yourself between sessions, and build on those together.
• I’ll pay close attention to what happens between us in the room, as that often gives insight into what’s happening in other parts of your life.
• I’ll check in regularly to make sure therapy feels supportive and that we’re moving in a direction that feels right for you.

I offer a free 20-minute phone chat so we can get a sense of each other and see if it feels like a good fit. I work with adult individuals and offer both short-term and longer-term therapy depending on your needs.

I follow the BACP Ethical Framework, have regular supervision, and keep up with ongoing professional development so I can offer safe, thoughtful, and effective support.

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