In-person in London & Chelmsford • Online across the UK
About me
I believe that healing begins when we feel safe enough to explore our inner world in the presence of another person. My work is grounded in a relational and attachment-based approach to therapy, recognising that our earliest relationships shape how we experience ourselves, connect with others, and make sense of the world around us.
Originally trained as a Humanistic Integrative Counsellor, I have developed a particular interest in relationships, attachment and trauma, especially complex trauma, dissociation and Dissociative Disorders.
Many of the ways we think, feel and relate to others are shaped by experiences that lie outside our conscious awareness. Early relationships often leave lasting imprints, influencing how safe we feel with others, how we respond to closeness or distance, and how we cope with endings, loss and emotional pain.
Sometimes these patterns can leave us feeling overwhelmed by emotions, trapped in self-criticism, or carrying a persistent sense that we are not enough or somehow do not belong. You may find yourself struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, loneliness or a feeling that life has become stuck. Rather than seeing these experiences as personal failings, I understand them as meaningful adaptations to experiences that once required you to survive in the best way you could.
My aim is to provide a secure base from which you can safely explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. Therapy offers an opportunity not only to better understand yourself but also to experience relationships differently—to discover new ways of relating to yourself and to others with greater compassion, confidence and authenticity.
I see therapy as a collaborative process. The relationship we build together is at the heart of meaningful change. Through safety, trust, curiosity, empathy and genuine connection, we can begin to understand old patterns, process painful experiences and create space for lasting growth.
Although our early experiences continue to influence us, they do not have to define our future. Therapy can offer an opportunity to understand yourself with greater compassion, develop new ways of relating, and create lasting change. My hope is that, together, we can make sense of your experiences in a way that feels safe, meaningful and deeply respectful of your unique story.
ETHICAL FRAMEWORK
I am a BACP Accredited Member and work within the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. My practice is professionally supervised, and I am committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical, safe and compassionate care.
