How I work…

I understand how difficult it can be to reach out for help, or even to recognise that you need it. Speaking to someone you don't know can feel strange to begin with, which is why I offer you a warm, open and entirely non-judgemental space from our very first session. I will work at your pace, respecting your privacy and following your lead. If you are unsure where to begin, I will gently guide you with care and understanding.

While many people come to therapy with a specific issue they would like to address, you might not know exactly what brought you here. I believe you don't need to be in crisis to come to therapy. Whether you're navigating relationship struggles, grief, trauma, anxiety, loneliness, work stress, or low mood, we can untangle it together.

I offer deep empathy alongside thoughtful challenge when I feel it might be helpful. Big changes in life can be painful. With time and careful reflection, I will help you understand what is no longer working for you and support you in finding your own way forward.

Together, we will build a trusting, meaningful relationship. I will invite you to become curious about yourself and develop a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings and ways of relating to others. I believe that true healing begins when we stop fighting ourselves. By learning to accept the parts of ourselves we often find difficult, we create space for self-awareness, personal growth, and a greater capacity to navigate whatever life throws our way.

About me…

Before training as a psychotherapist, I worked as an actress in London. Understanding human nature and what makes us who we are has always been a deep fascination of mine. Working in an unpredictable, demanding career gave me a first hand appreciation of the delicate balance between work, relationships and the pressures of everyday life. Those experiences profoundly shape how I practice today - helping others find balance, build meaningful connections and cultivate a genuine sense of fulfilment.

Away from work, you will usually find me outdoors, swimming in lochs, exploring nature and seeking out good food. I deeply value connection, whether it is with people, the natural world, or simply the small things that bring joy and meaning to daily life.

Equality and radical acceptance are at the core of who I am. I will create a space where you can feel accepted and show up exactly as you are. I believe everyone deserves the opportunity to understand themselves more deeply and to be supported in finding their own unique way forward.

My training…

I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychodynamic and Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Edinburgh. In my practice, I integrate these powerful approaches, with a focus on building a trusting, respectful, and deeply empathetic relationship. I am working towards BACP Registration.

How my training shapes our work:

• Person-centred practice: this means I follow your lead, offering an empathetic, non-judgemental space where you can truly be yourself. Often in life we develop conditional ways of being. Together, we can explore how you have learned to navigate the world and gently consider whether those ways of being still serve you.

• Psychodynamic practice: this involves paying attention to what emerges both within you and between us in the room. Our therapeutic relationship offers a live window into understanding your patterns of relating to others and yourself. I may also gently explore your early experiences, to see how they might continue to influence your feelings and relationships today.

Trauma informed practice

I have completed the Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma with NICABM. This specialised training has deepened my practice, enhancing my understanding of how traumatic experiences profoundly impact our sense of self, our relationships and our everyday lives.