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My Story
Growing up, I saw friends and family struggle with their mental health — often without the support they truly needed. By the time I was 21, I’d lost three close friends to suicide, and more were silently suffering on the edges of my social circle.
At 20, I found myself in a dark place. I felt isolated, exhausted, and inexplicably angry. Some days, even the thought of doing the washing up would bring me to tears. I didn’t know how to ask for help — but with my daughter due, I knew something had to change.
I went to my GP and was diagnosed with anxiety and depression. I was prescribed antidepressants and referred for counselling. With a nine-month NHS waiting list, I didn’t feel I could wait that long.
I began searching for a private therapist.
After meeting a few who didn’t feel quite right, I finally found one I clicked with — and that made all the difference. For the first time, I felt seen, understood, and supported. With time, care, and a lot of honest work, things began to shift. By 25, I had come off medication and was living a more connected, fulfilling life.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked in all sorts of roles — from watersports instructor and bar supervisor, to operations manager for a small online business. But that desire to support others never left me. In 2020, I took a leap and enrolled in an introductory counselling course at a local college.
In 2025, I graduated from the Metanoia Institute with a BSc in Humanistic Counselling. During my training, I had the privilege of volunteering at charity counselling services, working with young people and survivors of sexual abuse and assault — experiences that shaped the therapist I am today.
How I Work
As a Humanistic counsellor, I believe we all have the capacity to grow, heal, and make meaningful change — especially when we’re met with the right support. I integrate a combination of Person-Centred Counselling, Gestalt Therapy and Transactional Analysis in to our work together.
My job isn’t to fix or advise you. Instead, I offer a space where you can slow down, be honest, and feel fully accepted — just as you are.
Together, we’ll explore what’s really going on beneath the surface. We’ll build awareness of your patterns, emotions, and beliefs. We’ll work with self-acceptance and compassion, not judgement.
Whatever you bring, I’ll meet it with empathy and curiosity. And if you’re ready, we’ll walk the path toward healing together.
