About Me

My
Story

I am a lived-experience trauma-informed psychotherapist. I know how it feels to struggle with mental health and I have dedicated many years to finding a way forward - and I now share this with my clients. My blogs will explain more about my story, my ideas and feelings around certain topics and my knowledge. I have a specific passion in working with those suffering from abuse, BPD, narcissism, family issues, trauma/triggers/PTSD, attachment issues, adverse childhood experiences and relationship dynamics. I work in my own unique and pluralistic way - meaning I adapt my sessions to fit every individual clients needs using collaboration, a vast toolbox and intuitive guidance.

Do you find that your brain just won’t switch off? Do you feel down on yourself or feel as though you just cannot get motivated? Can you see repeated patterns that affect your relationships and how you view life? Do you feel that no matter how much you try and change these patterns the same things happen again? Let me help you. I get it and I have dedicated the last decade and more to understanding why this happens and how to gain control back. Happiness and peace is something you may feel is out of reach - it isn't. You have the tools within you to ride the waves of the rough seas - you just need someone beside you whilst you navigate that.

I use a mind-body approach which means that we really sit with the effect that stress and trauma can have on our whole system. Our thoughts can trick us - our nervous system can’t. By combining the two we can process in a way that acknowledges and explores all of your experiences, both cognitive and somatic. So, it isn't just 'talking' - it's discovering who you truly are on a deep level and finding a way to move forward and develop the resilience and determination that is within you!

I am a qualified, experienced and insured psychotherapist, and I dedicate my time to continual professional development. I work with anyone aged 16+. If you are affected by anything that is causing you distress, sadness, low mood, suicidal thoughts, depression, or anxiety - please get in touch.

I have ADHD and experience of working with others with neurodivergence and I understand how this may impact your ability to engage in a therapeutic setting.

If you feel that you are in an abusive relationship, I can support you with this, please do not feel alone. Recognizing that you need support is the first step. A brave step. I can help you with the practicalities/signpost you if required - and therapeutically support you through this.

Training, qualifications & experience

Imprint of Life

Qualifications

CPCAB Supervision - Level 6 - (2025)
SandStory Therapy - Level 1 - (2022) Qualified Practitioner
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma Level 1 - (2022 - 2023)
Reiki Levels 1 and 2 - Reiki Practitioner (2022)
Masters (MA) - Understanding Domestic & Sexual Violence at The University of Worcester - (2019-2021)
Brain Working Recursive Therapy Level 1 (BWRT) (2021)
Online and Telephone Counselling - Accredited 80 hours CPD Qualification Certification - Counselling Tutor (2020)
AFT Certificate of Higher Education - Working Systemically with Individuals, Couples and Families (Social Science Level 7) at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge - (2017-2018)
CPCAB Diploma Level 4 - Therapeutic Counselling (Person-Centred) - (2015-2017)
CPCAB Level 3 - Counselling Studies - (2012-2013)
CPCAB Level 2 - Counselling Skills - (2011-2012)
COE Level 3 - Play Therapy Skills - (2018)
Level 1 & 2 - Understanding Domestic Violence at Ava Project - (2016)

Training / Certificates

Dialectical Brain Therapy (DBT) - (2024)
Women's Circles Facilitation - (2024)
The Australasian Therapeutic Communities Association (ATCA) - (2024)
Alcohol and Drug Cognitive Enhancement Program (ACE) - (2024)
Brief Executive Function Assessment Tool (BEAT) - (2024)
Queer Questioning - (2024)
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity - (2024)
St John First Aid - (2024)
Smoking Cessation - (2024)
The Body Keeps the Score: Nervous System Response - (2024)
Shadow Work - (2023)
Introduction to Breathwork - (2023)
NSPCC Child Protection Introduction - (2022)
Gut-Brain Connection and the Vagus Nerve - (2022)
Addiction Therapy - (2022)
Pre-trial Therapy and Ethical Practice - (2021)
How to Tell Stories That Heal - Human Givens College - (2021)
Trauma, Attachment and Dissociation - (2021)
Looked After Children and Child Sexual Exploitation - (2020)
County Lines - (2020)
Working with Trauma in the Counselling Profession (2020)
2 Day Introduction to Working with Children and Young People Online in the Counselling Profession: BACP (2020)
Working Online in the Counselling Profession BACP (2020)
Working Creatively as a Counsellor (2020)
TARGET Conference: Growing Up in a Digital World (CSE/Grooming) (2019,2021,2022)
Trauma-focused CBT for Children and Young People with PTSD at the Anna Freud
Centre: London (2019)
MindEd Competencies: Working Ethically with Children & Young People BACP (2019)
Exploring Theories of Domestic and Sexual Violence (2019)
Drug & Alcohol Awareness Training (2019)
Safeguarding Training: Working with Risk: Yearly (2020-23)
Treating Intrusive Thoughts: The 13 Recovery Steps to Transformation (2017)
Therapy Law (2018)
Management of Actual & Potential Aggression (MAPA) Foundation Programme (2018)
Sexual Assault & Trauma Effect (2017)
Data Protection (2017,18,19,20,21,22,23)
Child Abuse / Exploitation (2017)
Working Online in the Counselling Profession - BACP - (2020)
Using Arts Online with Children & Young People – Ana De la Prida – (2020)
Alcohol & Drug Awareness Training – Aquarius – (2019)
Key Differences Between Counselling Adults and Children / Young People – MindEd – (2019)
Relational Skills – MindEd – (2019)
Legal & Professional Issues – E-Learning for Healthcare – (2019)
Counselling in Secondary Schools – MindEd – (2019)
What is Counselling for Children, Young People and Young Adults – MindEd – (2019)
Working with Emotional Meanings – MindEd – (2019)
Facilitating Emotional Expression – MindEd – (2019)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) for Children and Young People with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Anna Freud Centre, London - (2019)
Certificate of Proficiency – BACP – (2019)
Safeguarding Training - (2017-2021)
Working with Risk - (2018)
Working with Dissociation Disorders in Clinical Practice – Positive Outcomes for Dissociative Survivors (PODS) – (2018)
Treating Intrusive Thoughts and the Inner Critical Voice – MindBody Breakthrough – (2017)
Child Sexual Abuse: Hope for Healing – PODS – (2017)
Keeping Safe – Therapy Law – (2018)
Management of Actual and Potential Aggression (MAPA) Foundation Programme (no holding) – Care Success Solutions – (2018)
Data Protection – Care Success Solutions – (2017)
Sexual Trauma Training by Zoe Lodrick - Teamwork (2017)
Trauma, Dissociation & Recovery – PODS – (2016)
Using Solution-Focused Therapy – Mike Scanlan - (2016)
Attachment – (2016)
Parenting – Family Caring Trust – (2016)