If you are curious about thoughts or desires you have which you experience as unsettling, or are feeling overwhelmed with stress, anxiety, or negative feelings, I believe therapy can help. You may experience this as intrusive thoughts, upsetting dreams, nagging doubts or physical symptoms such as headaches, muscle tension, trembling, digestive problems, or other anxiety-related issues. You may notice patterns of behaviour which frustrate you.

By paying attention to the body and the subconscious mind, it is possible to find a more peaceful and satisfying way of being in the world. My own experience of psychotherapy has enabled me to live a fuller, more authentic and satisfying life, and I am passionate about supporting you on your journey of self-discovery.

Here is a list of therapeutic concerns in which I have personal and/or professional experience. This list is not exhaustive and I am also interested in working with you on issues not listed here, but it may help you to decide if working with me will be helpful for you:

Anxiety; Stress; Depression; Relationship breakdown; Saying no and maintaining healthy boundaries; Low self esteem; Substance abuse; Sports performance; Ethical non-monogamy (ENM); Sex positivity; LGBT+ identities and experiences; Alcoholism in the family; Making meaning at mid-life; Living with the consequences of childhood neglect; Loss and grief; Emerging from co-dependent relationships.

My therapy room is a warm and non-judgemental space where you can expect to feel welcome and respected. I am a Member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and adhere to their code of ethics. Prior to my training at the Manchester Institute for Psychotherapy I worked for over a decade as a researcher and lecturer in universities, specialising in Biomedicine.

I help people find clarity and calm, cope better with change and say no when they want to. Gain perspective and develop boundaries so you can make informed, mindful choices about the life you want to live.  

Perhaps some of this sounds familiar…

• You’ve been feeling anxious or stressed
• Maybe you feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges
• You feel stuck in the same patterns of behaviour and can’t work out how to change this
• You feel disconnected from yourself and others sometimes
• You’re not thriving

We can all have times when we struggle – counselling and therapy do not need to be a last resort.    I can help you understand yourself better and make sense of your changing landscape.  

I am an LGBTQ+ affirmative, sex and fat positive counsellor. In addition to core training, I have continued my studies with specific training in bereavement and loss; gender, relationship and sexuality diversity and interpersonal neurobiology (how the brain and body impact how we connect with each other).

I firmly believe that you write your own life story. But it can feel hard to face things alone or make sense of the challenges life can present.   You’ll find me curious, human, professional and compassionate in how I work.

After a long, and sometimes stressful career in industry, my transition to psychotherapy might not be an obvious one.  Helping individuals realise their true career potential was always the most enjoyable part of my previous roles.  As a psychotherapist, I get the opportunity to focus all my attention on providing support for individuals to discover the best they can be.

I offer non-judgemental support throughout the therapeutic process, and have worked with clients through a wide range of issues that include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship breakdowns, trauma and abuse.

I passionately believe that creating a safe space for therapy built on feeling comfortable, secure, and respected allows a positive relationship to be forged between therapist and client. I have an integrative approach to therapy built on Transactional Analysis (TA), a model that uses very accessible language. I find working within this framework clients start to become aware and examine various thoughts, behaviours, and emotions which might hinder their ability to thrive.

Having benefited from TA therapy myself to resolve some of the life-long habits that have held me back, I would encourage anyone to explore the potential that therapy can offer.

“We cannot see things as they are, for we are compelled…to see things as we are.”

Are you feeling anxious or stressed?

Do you struggle with depression, or feelings of inadequacy?

Are you stuck in patterns of behaviour which no longer serve you?

I understand that it takes a huge amount of courage to ask for help, and passionately believe therapy can provide the first step in taking control of your life.

Having worked in Arts and Entertainment for thirty-five years, I am professionally trained in voice, movement and role play.

I provide a relationally focussed psychotherapy, which incorporates mindfulness and bodywork.

My approach is to be beside you, encouraging you to identify and understand the feelings, thoughts and behaviour which prevent you from having the life you deserve.

My aim is to help you build the resilience to meet the significant challenges life poses today and give you the tools you need to bring the healing you desire.

After working with me, you can expect to:

• Feel more comfortable asking for needs to be met.
• Be able to say no to unwanted requests.
• Feel less anxious in social situations.
• Sleep better.
• Not be haunted by guilt and shame.
• Understand yourself.
• Recognise self- sabotaging behaviour.
• Drop coping mechanisms that no longer help.

I have a special interest in working with clients who have unresolved childhood issues or trauma, which may result in struggles with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, relationship problems, eating disorders or other somatic symptoms.  I offer a warm and supportive environment in which it is safe to express, explore and ultimately grow.

I am a member of the UKCP and ITAA and subscribe to their code of conduct.

As required, I am in personal therapy and am supported in my work through regular supervision.