I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapist, and a Registered Mental Health Nurse, with over 15 years’ experience supporting people with their mental health across NHS and private healthcare settings.

 

I began my career as a mental health nurse, working with both children and adults, and qualified as a CBT Psychotherapist in 2017. Over the years, I’ve supported people experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including anxiety disorders, trauma, and the impact of ongoing stress or burnout. This background allows me to bring a calm, grounded, and compassionate approach to my work, even when people are feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

At the heart of my work is a person-centred approach. I believe therapy works best when we take time to understand you as an individual — your experiences, your strengths, and the challenges you’re facing — and use this shared understanding to guide the therapeutic process. My aim is to support you in making sense of what’s been happening, reducing distress, and developing ways of coping that feel helpful and sustainable for you.

 

I offer a supportive and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours at your own pace. Together, we can work towards breaking unhelpful patterns, gaining insight into what may be holding you back, and building healthier ways of managing difficulties so you can move forward with greater confidence and wellbeing.

 

 

A strong therapeutic relationship is an important part of effective therapy. Feeling safe, understood, and able to be open allows the work we do together to be meaningful and productive. Therapy can sometimes feel challenging, and it often involves reflecting on difficult experiences and practising new ways of coping between sessions.

As your therapist, I will work collaboratively with you, tailoring therapy to your needs, offering guidance and support, and moving at a pace that feels right for you. My role is to provide a consistent, compassionate space and to support you as you work towards positive and lasting change.