Who Am I

Deciding to explore counselling is a courageous first step, and my goal is to offer a warm, safe, and truly inclusive space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and understood.

As a person-centred counsellor and an Individual Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), my practice is rooted in the belief that you are the expert on your own life. I don't see my role as giving advice or telling you what path to take. Instead, I trust implicitly in your natural capacity for growth and self-healing. My role is to walk alongside you, offering a compassionate, non-judgemental space where you can explore what matters most to you, entirely at your own pace.

Before training as a counsellor, I spent nearly 25 years teaching in secondary education, where pastoral care was always at the very heart of my work. Alongside my private practice, my agency volunteering has given me extensive experience supporting diverse individuals, including adults, young people, neurodivergent clients, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

I believe that effective therapy requires continuous reflection and growth. To ensure my practice remains grounded and effective, I actively build on my core foundation through post-qualification development in attending specialist conferences on trauma and completing advanced specialist training focused on counselling young people. This ongoing commitment ensures that both adults and younger clients receive nuanced, trauma-informed care tailored to their unique needs.