Before becoming a therapist, I followed a wonderfully varied career path. I studied Marine Biology at the University of Southampton and spent time working with penguins, alongside roles in finance and even as a circus performer. Each experience taught me something valuable, but none felt quite like where I was meant to be.

It was through my own experience of therapy that I discovered my passion for this work. I've always been curious about people and what shapes us, and experiencing the therapeutic relationship firsthand showed me the profound difference it can make. It inspired me to train as a therapist so I could offer that same space to others.

I completed my Postgraduate Diploma in Person-Centred Experiential Psychotherapeutic Counselling at the Metanoia Institute and have since undertaken additional training in trauma-informed practice, suicide awareness, long-term health conditions, and group facilitation. After four years working within the NHS, I now work in private practice.

Alongside my work with anxiety, depression and trauma, I have a particular passion for working with LGBTQIA+ clients. As someone who is part of the LGBTQIA+ community myself, I understand the value that shared lived experience can sometimes bring to the therapeutic relationship. While every person's story is unique, I know how meaningful it can be to work with someone who understands some of the complexities of identity, belonging, relationships and navigating the world as a queer person.

Clients often describe me as warm, deeply attentive and easy to talk to. I believe each person already holds the capacity for growth and healing, and my role is to offer a compassionate, collaborative space where those strengths can be rediscovered and developed.