More information about my ways of working, experience, and qualifications.

When you feel there is something out of place in yourself or your life, it’s important you have a therapist who will truly see you, hear you, and seek to understand your circumstances. The therapeutic relationship is a key aspect of therapy, one that offers genuine care, unconditional positive regard and radical acceptance. This, combined with the training a professional therapist receives, can be a wonderful ally for you in times of struggle.

In therapy we will foster a safe, supportive space for you to explore, understand, learn ways to cope with difficulties, heal and grow, and begin to make the changes you want to see in your life. As well as working on the things that are challenging, I also work to highlight your strengths and help you to know yourself and re-engage in things that are important and enjoyable to you.

My specialist interest areas are identity & personality, interpersonal relationships, autism, disability/ illness, anxiety and coping, and historic family issues.

Everyone experiences the world and their problems in a unique way, and my approach as a integrative therapist is to utilise various types of therapy so that the way I am working fits with you. I am not a silent observer but an active participant in the therapeutic process. I know how fundamental it is to your ability to open up and grow that there is a strong therapeutic relationship; you need a therapist you can click with!

I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their Ethical Framework for practice. I am fully insured.

I have trained in a variety of types of counselling including Transactional Analysis (TA), Psychodynamic, Parts Work (IFS), Gestalt, Somatic, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Narrative Therapy. I am not trained to offer a full CBT or DBT programme- these techniques are instead part of an integrative approach.

I limit the amount of sessions I do each week so that I am able to provide the best level of attention and energy in each and every session. It’s important to me that I am at my best so I can best support you. I am passionate about therapy and love what I do, I feel very grateful to be here to help! In sessions I bring all of my attention and focus to my client; listening deeply and sitting alongside you as we unpack the difficulties you are experiencing

Regular Check-ins

I make sure to check in with you on how you feel therapy is going, and to bring the processes of therapy into the room. One of my roles is to challenge some of your ways of thinking that may be harmful to you, to make way for understanding and positive change. I know that it takes a lot of courage to engage in therapy I do not take that for granted. I am an avid reader and will regularly familiarise myself with literature that will help me support you individually, I will also keep myself familiar with your progress so we can check in together and remind you of your strengths, goals, and areas you expressed a need to touch on during the therapeutic journey. I encourage and value your thoughts and ideas about the therapeutic process.

Qualifications

Certificate in Transactional Analysis (Recognised by the International Transactional Analysis Association) 2019

Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling (PGdip) 2018

COSCA Post Graduate in Counselling Skills (PGcert) 2014

Bachelors Degree in Sociology (Bsc) 2012

Diploma in Behavioural Science (DipHE) 2010

Continued Professional Development

Additional training, workshops and short courses

  • The Neuroscience of Somatic Resourcing (2025)

  • Self Esteem & TA (2024)

  • Understanding OCD (2024)

  • Autism Awareness for Counsellors (2024)

  • IFS and You: An IFS take on The Drama Triangle (2024)

  • Attachment held in the Body: From Theory to Embodied Practice (2024)

  • The Fundamentals of Parts Work (2024)

  • Parts Work in Practice: Changing Relational & Behavioural Patterns

  • Religious Abuse (2024)

  • Living with Dysphagia and Choking (2024)

  • LGBTQ+ Awareness with a focus on LGBTQ+ History (2023)

  • Bipolar Disorder Awareness (2023)

  • Multiple Sclerosis Awareness course for Care Workers and Social Care Staff (2023)

  • Trans Awareness (2023)

  • Releasing Trauma & Chronic Stress Held Within The Body (2023)

  • How the Body Holds Trauma & Chronic Stress Creating Blocks to Change (2023)

  • Working with Neurodivergent Clients Using the Autism Dialogue Approach® (2023)

  • “Unmasking ADHD”: Addressing Impasses & the Inner Child (2023)

  • Creativity as a Therapeutic Technique: Working with the Shadow (2023)

  • Parts Theory: Understanding and Befriending Your Shadow (2023)

  • Child Development- Psychodynamic approach “what enables a child to thrive not just survive” (2023)

  • Parts Work: Dialoguing With Parts (2023)

  • Couples Counselling course (HGI College) (2023)

  • Breathework: The Fundamentals of Theory and Safe Practice (2022)

  • Understanding Mother-Daughter Attachment (2022)

  • The Neuroscience of Stress (2022)

  • Understanding and working with Narcissism (2022)

  • Single-Session Therapy training with Windy Dryden (2022)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) 6 part Series (2022)

  • S.A.V.E. Suicide Prevention Training (2021)

  • Understanding ADHD (2021)

  • Understanding Personality Disorders (2021)

  • Trauma & Attachment – Interpersonal Neurobiology and the Traumatic Transference (2021)

  • A TA Approach To Working With Adults With ADHD (2021)

  • Moving Your Practice Online- Telehealth Course (Recognised by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) (2020)

  • Mental Health First Aid

  • Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work (HSE approved)

  • Understanding self-harm

  • Person- centered approach to care

  • Working with Mindfulness in Therapy

  • Clinical Risk Assessment

  • Emergency first aid at work (HSE approved)

  • Protection of Vulnerable Groups

  • Privacy and Dignity

  • Positive Behaviour Support

  • Epilepsy Awareness

  • Protecting Adults Using Services

  • Managing Challenging Behaviour

  • Understanding Challenging Behaviour

  • Working with Autism

I have over 10 years experience working in the following areas:

  • Autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties

  • Self-harm

  • Working with carers

  • Chronic illness and disabilities

  • Childhood Trauma

  • Bereavement and grief

  • Anxiety & Health Anxiety

  • Depression, and low mood

  • Relationships including families

As part of my core counselling training I undertook over 100 hours placement counselling individuals in a caring role and in general practice.