My Story

Following a decade marked by a series of major life changes that completely capsized and upended my world, I made the decision to pivot in my career and retrain. I spent three years studying to become an integrative counsellor and alongside this, I also pursued accreditation as a life coach. Immersing myself in both counselling and coaching training required me to do the inner work as well.

I engaged in therapy with my own counsellor and committed time - and continue to do so - to working through my own debilitating anxieties, discovering effective and meaningful ways to support myself and navigate those turbulent times. Before moving into the field of counselling and coaching, I spent 20 years as a secondary school English teacher and also served as a Head of Year, guiding young people through the challenges of this pivotal stage in their lives. Alongside my counselling and coaching work, I host a range of wellbeing workshops, creating a warm and supportive space for personal growth. I’m often described as a natural people person, and I’m passionate about helping others navigate life’s challenges
with confidence and clarity.

More recently, I have trained to be a meditation guide and now provide free meditations and visualisations on Insight Timer as well as personalised meditations and visualisations for my clients as well. My clients describe me as an excellent listener—compassionate, understanding, and non-judgmental. Colleagues and friends often note my sense of humour, which I believe can be a valuable tool in therapy when used appropriately. I consider counselling and coaching to be a deeply privileged profession, and I am genuinely grateful for the opportunity to support others.

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As an integrative counsellor, life coach, and meditation guide, I believe that support should feel personal and grounded. I am trained in a range of approaches, including Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Transactional Analysis and Psychodynamic thinking. Alongside these, I draw on principles from Trauma-Focused ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), weaving them into my work to help clients gently navigate anxiety, trauma, and major life changes with greater resilience and self-compassion.

By working collaboratively, we can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours in a way that fosters self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful, lasting change. You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone—I am here to support you.