How I Work

Therapy with me is not about fitting you into a rigid theory or ticking boxes. Because I practice from a person-centred perspective, our sessions are guided by what you need from the space. I offer an authentic and non-judgmental presence where we can look clearly at what is happening, understand the underlying patterns of your mind, and work toward genuine self-acceptance at a pace that feels comfortable to you. In addition to person-centred theory, my therapy practice is deeply informed by neuroscience and mindfulness and influenced by Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatic experiencing.

Therapy can offer a different kind of space. Somewhere you don't have to perform or hold everything together. If you're neurodivergent, you may have spent a lot of time adapting to environments and expectations that don't necessarily fit how you experience the world. I aim to offer a neurodiversity-affirming space where you don't have to justify or disguise the way you are, and where we can explore your experience together at a pace that feels right for you.

I support clients through a wide range of everyday human challenges, providing a safe space to work through:

• Anxiety & overwhelm: navigating a busy, racing mind, panic, or constant worry.

• Depression & low mood: sitting with feelings of heaviness, lack of motivation, or feeling stuck.

• Relationship & attachment difficulties: understanding repeating patterns, trust, closeness and conflict in your relationships with others.

• Grief, loss & life transitions: processing the pain of bereavement or major changes in your life.

• Low self-esteem & pressure: exploring feelings of not being "enough" or struggling with perfectionism.

• Trauma & distressing memories: working gently to process past events that continue to impact your safety and presence today.

• Obsessions & intrusive thoughts: creating a secure, non-judgmental space to navigate looping fears, phobias, or exhausting, repeating thoughts.

• Oncology & illness support: support for those facing cancer or long-term conditions, drawing on my experience as a counsellor at Macmillan Cancer Support.

To ensure my practice remains a safe and inclusive space for the diverse communities I work with, my ongoing training and professional focus actively include:

• Neurodiversity-affirming practice: understanding and supporting unique minds.

• LGBTQ+ affirming practice: welcoming and respecting all gender, sexuality, and relationship diversities

• Trauma-informed practice: prioritising safety, pacing, and nervous system grounding.