About me

After completing a BSc in Psychology, I spent more than two decades in the entertainment industry, representing and supporting creative professionals. Although I found the work meaningful, I was increasingly drawn back to the questions that had always interested me most - why we get stuck, what keeps familiar patterns in place, and what helps us change. Volunteering with a mental health charity, supporting people in crisis, helped me confirm my decision to retrain. I’m now a UKCP-registered, trauma-informed integrative psychotherapist, with additional training in clinical hypnotherapy.

What draws me to this work is the relationship between mind and body. Anxiety, stress and the effects of trauma can influence not only how we think and feel, but also how we breathe, sleep and move through the world. Our experiences can shape patterns of relating, ways of responding and protective strategies that may once have served a purpose but no longer feel helpful.

Talking can be an important part of making sense of these experiences, but understanding something intellectually doesn't always change how it feels. My integrative approach brings together talking therapy with approaches that work with both conscious awareness and deeper patterns of response. Depending on what feels appropriate for you, this may include clinical hypnosis, Havening Techniques, Eye Movement Reconsolidation, Polyvagal Theory and IFS-informed parts work, alongside other established psychotherapeutic approaches.

I am registered with the UKCP, CNHC, NCH and NSTT, and hold full certification in Havening Techniques.  I’m also a recognised provider with AXA Health, Aviva and WPA. Regular supervision and ongoing professional development are important parts of my practice.

Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with is important. If you're considering therapy, an initial conversation can be a chance to talk a little about what's bringing you here, ask any questions you may have, and get a sense of whether working together feels right for you.