Getting to Know Me

My Story

I grew up in challenging circumstances — my mother struggled with addiction, and I spent much of my childhood feeling lonely, confused, and uncertain about my own sense of safety and self-worth. On the outside I was functioning; on the inside I often felt lost, anxious and disconnected.

It wasn't until I experienced counselling for myself that things began to shift. It gave me tools, language and an emotional grounding I wish I'd had far earlier. That experience changed everything — and it's the reason I do this work. I want to offer others what counselling gave me.

My Background

Before training as a counsellor, I spent years working in high-pressure roles in the airline industry. That experience gave me a deep, practical understanding of how relentless stress can affect the mind and body — and how easy it is to keep going on the outside while struggling within.

When I moved into counselling, I gained experience across a range of settings: working with young people aged 14–24, supporting clients through grief and bereavement, and volunteering with a local counselling service. Each of these has shaped the way I work and deepened my ability to sit with people through some of life's hardest moments.

How I Work

My approach is integrative, which means I draw on a range of therapeutic models — including Person-Centred, CBT and Psychodynamic approaches — to find what works best for each individual. I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all model of therapy.

Above all, I aim to offer a space that feels genuinely safe: warm, non-judgemental, and led by you. I believe every person has the inner capacity to find their own answers — sometimes we simply need the right support to access them.

Qualifications & Training

Specialist Training

Alongside my core qualifications, I've undertaken additional training in a number of specialist areas: