If you’re experiencing work-related anxiety, stress or overwhelm, feeling burnt out, living with a constant feeling of dread about going to work, firstly, you’re not alone. The pressures of work and our working environment can deeply affect our mental health, confidence, and self-esteem. We often attach our self-worth to our title, role or to feedback from our line managers. We constantly strive to do better, to achieve more, to be ‘good enough’. Work becomes a large part of our identity and when we experience workplace challenges, it can have a knock-on effect that ripples across every aspect of our lives.

How I can help you

Following my 30 year corporate career, the past decade of which was in a Head of People role, I gained a deep appreciation of the impact experiences in (and outside) the workplace can have on us, no matter which role you fulfil, level you have reached or industry you work in. It led me to retrain as an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with a special interest in supporting individuals navigating the impact of their mental health either on their work or due to their work and working environment, including:

• Anxiety, stress and burnout
• Low mood and depression
• Anticipatory anxiety arising ahead of, or during, performance reviews and 1-2-1’s, disciplinary and redundancy consultations or settlement discussions
• Feelings of shame, anger, guilt and loss
• Moving forward from workplace bullying or sexual harassment
• Exploring the impact on your relationships outside of work
• Rediscovering your self-worth, confidence and sense of identity
• Establishing healthy boundaries and relationships at work and in life
• I have also worked with individuals in the NHS and in blue light roles experiencing the added complexity of traumatic events and experiences in the workplace and can support you in this area too

My approach

In my practice, I welcome you as you are. There is no need to find an ‘acceptable’ language or way of being as you share your story.
Working collaboratively, we will explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and experiences, through honest conversation, compassionate enquiry, and gentle challenge, enabling you to reflect, gain insight, develop self-awareness and walk towards the life you wish to lead, using the courage and resilience that brought you here.

Support for Young People

Alongside private practice I work for a charity as a counsellor supporting young persons that have been the victims of bullying and crime, experienced trauma through domestic abuse and violence or vicarious trauma.

I also offer this within my private practice and if you are looking for a counsellor for yourself or a member of your family, please do get in touch. I work with young persons aged 16+. If you are under 18, the initial introductory call will need to be attended by a parent or guardian.

About me

As a young adult I experienced generalised anxiety disorder and my thinking, decisions, relationships, and early working life were shaped by my own mental health struggles. Seeking support through therapy, helped.

After a 30-year corporate career, the past 10+ years of which were served as in an HR role, I bring a deep appreciation and understanding of career and workplace challenges, no matter their root cause, to the therapy room.

My training was relational in nature which means I place our therapeutic relationship at the heart of our work. Working collaboratively, we may explore the impact of your past on your present which may provide insight and understanding as to our current experiences and relational patterns in order to help us find new ways forward; however I hold the firm belief that you are the expert in your own life and you will always determine where the work goes.

I am member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and you can therefore trust in the professionalism and confidentiality of our work together.

Next Steps

I understand the process of finding a therapist can be overwhelming in itself and you are therefore welcome to meet me in person, over video or on the phone, for a free, no obligation, 20 minute introductory chat in which you can ask any questions you may have about therapy or how I work.

Private Practice: Present
The Safe Project: September 2024 – Present
Qualified Counsellor supporting young victims of crime including domestic and sexual abuse, and bullying
The Wellbeing Therapy Hut July 2024: Present Qualified Counsellor & Client Assessment Team
The Wellbeing Therapy Hut April 2023 – June 2024 Counsellor on Placement