My philosophy

I don't believe people are broken.

I believe that our thoughts, feelings and ways of coping often make sense when we understand the experiences we've lived through and the world we've had to navigate.

Sometimes those ways of coping have helped us survive. Sometimes they begin to limit us. Therapy offers the opportunity to understand them with curiosity rather than criticism.

Rather than asking, "What's wrong with you?", I'm more interested in asking:

"What has happened to you?"

"What matters to you?"

"Who are you beneath the masks you’ve developed to ‘fit in’?"

For me, therapy isn't about becoming a different person.

It's about reconnecting with the person you already are beneath anxiety, shame, loss, trauma, self-doubt or years of trying to be who other people needed you to be.

How I work

Every person arrives with a different story, so every course of therapy is different.

My work is rooted in the person-centred approach, developed by Carl Rogers, which is based on the belief that people have an innate capacity for growth when they experience a relationship characterised by empathy, acceptance and authenticity.

You'll never be expected to fit into a rigid therapeutic model.

Instead, I adapt my approach to suit you, drawing on different therapeutic perspectives where they may be helpful while always keeping your needs at the centre of our work.

I won't tell you what decisions to make or how to live your life.

Instead, I'll work alongside you to understand what's happening, helping you make sense of your experiences, recognise patterns, develop greater self-awareness and move towards choices that feel aligned with your values.

People often tell me they experience me as warm, calm and easy to talk to. I see that warmth not simply as a personality trait but as an essential part of creating the safety needed for meaningful therapeutic work.

Beyond coping – towards lasting change

Many people come to therapy hoping to feel less anxious, less overwhelmed or less stuck.

Those goals matter.

But I also believe that lasting change comes from understanding ourselves more deeply, not simply learning ways to manage difficult feelings.

Sometimes therapy involves practical support through a particularly challenging period of life.

Sometimes it involves exploring long-standing patterns, relationships, childhood experiences or questions of identity and meaning.

Often it's both.

As your understanding grows, you'll be able to respond to yourself with greater compassion, build healthier relationships and make choices that feel more authentic rather than driven by fear or habit.

Areas of particular interest

Alongside working with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties, I have particular interests in:

Neurodivergence

I have a particular interest in supporting adults who are exploring ADHD, autism or other forms of neurodivergence, especially those discovering this later in life.

Receiving a diagnosis or self-identifying your neurodivergent traits can bring relief, grief, confusion and a profound re-evaluation of your life. Therapy offers space for all of those emotions.

Grief, loss and life transitions

Loss reaches far beyond bereavement.

We may grieve relationships, careers, health, identity, hopes for the future or the life we thought we'd have.

These forms of loss and grief deserve just as much care and attention.

Nature, ecotherapy and eco-anxiety

Nature has always been central to both my personal life and professional practice.

Alongside offering outdoor therapy, I'm deeply interested in the relationship between human wellbeing and the natural world.

I work with people experiencing eco-anxiety, eco-grief and the emotional impact of living through climate and biodiversity crises. I also support people who simply feel a deep sense of belonging in nature and want that connection to be part of their therapeutic journey.

About me

Before becoming a counsellor, I worked as a journalist, teacher, writer, proofreader and editor, and as a Forest School leader.

Each of those roles taught me something about people, stories, learning and the importance of paying attention.

Today, my professional life centres on helping people reconnect—with themselves, with others, and with the more-than-human world.

Alongside my counselling practice, I facilitate forest bathing, therapeutic writing and nature connection experiences because I believe healing often happens through relationships: our relationship with ourselves, with other people and with the living world around us.

Like many therapists, I also bring lived experience to my work. I've experienced anxiety and depression, identify as a Highly Sensitive Person and continue my own exploration of my personal neurodivergence. These experiences don't make assumptions about your story, but they do help me appreciate how much courage it can take to seek support.

Professional practice

Alongside offering a warm and accepting therapeutic relationship, I'm committed to working safely, ethically and professionally.

I am…

• A qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor.

• A registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

• Fully insured.

• Supported through regular clinical supervision.

• Committed to ongoing continuing professional development (CPD) so my practice continues to be informed by current research and best practice.

I'm particularly committed to developing an inclusive practice where people from different cultures, identities, backgrounds and ways of experiencing the world feel respected, welcomed and understood.

Is my approach right for you?

Finding the right counsellor is about finding someone with whom you feel able to build a genuine therapeutic relationship.

That's why I offer a free introductory phone call. It's an opportunity for us to talk about what's bringing you to therapy, answer your questions and explore whether working together feels like a good fit.

If it does, I'd be honoured to walk alongside you as you begin—or continue—your journey towards healing, self-understanding and a more connected way of living.