Hello and welcome — I’m really glad you’re here. Reaching out for support can feel daunting, and I deeply understand how overwhelming mental health struggles can be. I’m open about the fact that I’ve experienced depression and anxiety myself, and this lived experience shapes the empathy and understanding I bring to my work.

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My own turning point came when I was referred for CBT during a very difficult period of my life. I remember feeling lost, stuck, and unsure how to move forward. CBT helped me make sense of my thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and it gave me the tools to rebuild my life. It was so transformative that I left my corporate career and retrained as a CBT Therapist — driven by a genuine passion to help others find clarity, hope, and direction again.

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Since then, I’ve gone on to gain accredited qualifications in EMDR and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, alongside extensive training in a wide range of mental health presentations (see my additional qualifications page). This allows me to tailor therapy to each individual, drawing on approaches that best support your goals.

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A strength clients often comment on is how quickly they feel at ease with me. I once worked with a young woman who arrived extremely anxious; by the end of the session she laughed and said, “I was expecting Ms Trunchbull — but you actually made me laugh!”

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For me, therapy is built on connection. I work hard to create a space where you feel relaxed, understood, and safe enough to explore whatever you’re facing. Many clients describe our sessions as “like talking to a friend” — and while I maintain clear professional boundaries, I believe that sense of comfort is what allows people to open up, be honest, and make meaningful change.

If you’re looking for a therapist who brings professional expertise and genuine warmth, someone who will walk alongside you with compassion, humour, and honesty, I’d be honoured to support you.