How I can help:

I’ve supported adults through many of life’s challenges, including grief, trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, feelings of low self-worth, and times of lost identity. While I draw on traditional talking therapy, I hold a particular interest in the connection between emotional experiences and the body. When appropriate, I may invite you to gently explore sensations through breath, movement, or meditation as part of the therapeutic process.

So many of us have become disconnected from our own feelings, needs, and body sensations, which can leave us struggling to truly be with ourselves or feel close to others. You’re not alone in this. I’m a registered BACP therapist with a master’s in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling, and I combine an embodied, nervous system-informed approach with insights from my yoga training. I offer a gentle, supportive approach that brings mind and body together. I understand that our deepest emotions often live within us and can show up as tension, discomfort, or even chronic pain—and together, we can explore these with care and compassion.

Why I do this work:

I came to this profession through my own journey of discovering the powerful connection between mind and body. My yoga practice taught me that healing often requires more than words—it asks us to listen to what the body holds and to find new ways of being with ourselves. This understanding drives my passion for supporting others in finding relief, resilience, and self-compassion.

What to expect in a session:

• I will listen with care and curiosity, using active listening skills, giving you the opportunity to feel validated, seen and heard.
• I’ll pay attention to patterns and themes in your story and may reflect these back to you to deepen understanding and clarity.
• We will focus on your current experiences while also exploring relevant past experiences and how they might shape your present.
• When it feels helpful, we may bring awareness to sensations in the body and what they might be communicating.
• Together, we’ll explore how you support yourself outside of sessions, as building personal resources is an important part of therapy.
• I will pay attention to the relationship between us and how it might mirror dynamics in other areas of your life.
• I will regularly check in with you about how you feel the therapy is progressing to ensure the process feels supportive and collaborative.

I offer a free 20-minute telephone consultation so we can decide whether working together feels right for you. I provide both short-term (focused on one issue) and long-term (complex) therapy, depending on your needs. I work with adult individuals only.

I adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework, engage in regular supervision, and undertake ongoing professional development to ensure safe and effective practice.

Sue Ryder Hospice Counsellor (October 2022 to April 2024), supporting patients and their families dealing with grief and bereavement, and the challenges of living with, or caring for, someone with a terminal illness.

Samaritans Listening Volunteer (2022)

Mind Listening Volunteer (2022)

Private Practice (present)