I am a fully qualified and BACP-registered practitioner with a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. My
principal modality is Person-Centred Therapy and I draw on other Humanistic theory and models to enhance my practice. I also hold a degree in Post-16 Education and Training (BA Hons) and have many years of experience teaching and supporting adult learners of all ages and abilities.

I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) which gives an assurance that my work adheres to their ethical framework. I hold professional indemnity insurance and I am DBS checked.

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Additional training and experience

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Trauma-Informed Approach

​If you’ve been through difficult or overwhelming experiences, you might still feel the effects in your day-to-day life, perhaps feeling on edge, anxious or disconnected. I’ve trained extensively in trauma-informed practice, which means I’ll always work with care and at your pace. We’ll focus first on helping you feel safe and steady, finding simple ways to manage overwhelming feelings before you choose whether to look back at any painful memories. 

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Grief and bereavement

I have trained in supporting people experiencing grief and bereavement, whether the loss be in recent times or longer ago. I have particular experience in working with women who have lost their mothers, and especially those whose grief has resurfaced after becoming a mum themselves. 

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)

I’ve completed training in DDP (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy), an approach that supports people who’ve experienced early relational trauma. It’s especially helpful for parents and carers who want to strengthen their relationship and connection with their child. Using the PACE approach (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy), it helps create safety, build trust and make sense of challenging behaviours and big emotions.

TA101 Certificate (Transactional Analysis)

TA101 is an internationally recognised introduction to Transactional Analysis, exploring communication patterns, relationship dynamics and the ways we relate to ourselves and others. This training has deepened my understanding of client behaviour and supports my work in helping people make meaningful change.

Voluntary work

I am a volunteer counsellor and facilitator for online community, The Motherless Mothers. I’ve developed and delivered a workshop supporting women navigating the impact of maternal estrangement and I also run monthly drop-ins. Working alongside this incredible community continues to shape my understanding of grief, identity and the emotional complexity that can come with becoming, or being, a mother without the presence of your own mum.