About me:

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Many of the people who come to therapy with me have reached a point where simply coping no longer feels enough. They may have experienced a significant life change, be reflecting on the impact of earlier experiences, or be questioning long-established patterns in their relationships or their sense of self.

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They are often thoughtful, curious people who want more than strategies to get through the week. They are looking for a space to understand themselves more deeply, make sense of their experiences, and create meaningful, lasting change.

This way of working reflects who I am as a therapist.

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I am a Relational Integrative Psychotherapist with over 20 years' experience working therapeutically with children, teenagers and adults. My journey began with training in Psychology and Social Work before qualifying as a Play Psychotherapist. Working creatively with children taught me something that continues to shape my work today: there are many different ways of expressing what it means to be human, and every person's story deserves to be understood with curiosity and compassion.

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At the heart of my work is the belief that meaningful change happens through relationship. The therapeutic relationship provides a safe, accepting and collaborative space where together we can explore your experiences, make sense of long-standing patterns, and understand how your relationships with yourself and others have been shaped over time.

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As a relational integrative psychotherapist, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches rather than following one fixed model. This allows me to tailor therapy to you as an individual, recognising that no two people experience life in the same way.

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Much of my continuing professional development has focused on trauma, attachment, neurobiology, embodiment and creative therapeutic approaches. Alongside my clinical practice, I have provided consultation and training for professionals working across health, education and social care, and I enjoy supporting other therapists through clinical supervision.

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After more than two decades as a therapist, I continue to be inspired by people's capacity for growth. Again and again, I see how developing a deeper understanding of ourselves, alongside greater self-compassion, can create the conditions for lasting and meaningful change. It is a privilege to accompany people as they reconnect with themselves and begin to live in ways that feel more authentic.

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I am a registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT), and I work within the ethical frameworks of these professional organisations. I hold full professional insurance, an enhanced DBS certificate, and remain committed to ongoing learning and professional development.