About Me

I have long been deeply curious about what shapes how we show up in the world, from our evolutionary roots and genetic inheritance to the individual experiences in the society, culture and households in which we are raised. It is this desire to understand that lit the spark on my decision to train as a counsellor. It was also a path that emerged from personal loss, an experience that deepened my compassion for suffering and led me to re-evaluate what brings meaning and purpose to my life.

Before retraining, I spent the majority of my professional life teaching and managing in international education, including 10 years of living and working abroad. This experience exposed me to people from a wide variety of cultures and walks of life, broadening my understanding of both the diversity and the commonality of human experience. Earlier still, I worked in corporate environments, which gave me first-hand insight into the pressures and expectations often found in this world. 

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I trained at the Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling (BCPC) completing their BACP and UKCP dual accredited Advanced Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling. This four year training involved ongoing clinical placements and personal therapy, offering both professional grounding and a profound journey of self-discovery, healing and growth. Therapy wasn't always easy though, helping me appreciate just how challenging it can sometimes be sitting in the client's chair. My placements at Bristol Mind and Bath Spa University, along with my time volunteering with the Samaritans, allowed me to experience working with a wide range of individuals and issues.

Since then, I’ve continued to work in private practice with a diverse group of clients and presentations, and I remain committed to ongoing learning and development as a practitioner. Outside of the therapy room, one of the things I enjoy most is walking in nature with my dog, where I find joy and a sense of grounded connection.

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