People often come to me carrying feelings that are hard to share anywhere else – anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, identity questions, relationship difficulties, or simply the sense of being stuck. Therapy with me is a space where you can bring all of this – the things that feel too big to say out loud, as well as the everyday details of your life.

You are welcome to talk about absolutely anything that is on your mind. There are no restrictions – you can repeat the same topic as many times as you need to, and I won’t mind. I may ask questions to help us explore further, but you are always free to return to whatever feels most important for you.

You can talk about your sleep: what keeps you awake, what you dream about.

You can talk about who you are in the world, how you see yourself, and who you wish to become.

Politics, religion, race, sexuality and gender all have a place here. I believe the personal is political – we don’t exist in a value-free vacuum – so therapy can be a space to look at difficulties, biases and beliefs. Politics, religion, race, sexuality and gender all have a place here. I believe the personal is political – we don’t exist in a value-free vacuum – so therapy can be a space to look at difficulties, biases and beliefs.

There’s always space to talk about sex, especially if you’ve been avoiding the topic.

You can talk about death – deaths you’ve seen, deaths you fear, people you’ve loved and lost. You can talk about living while wanting to die, and the complicated feelings that come with that. There is room for grief, love, and ambivalence.

Money is another topic that may feel uncomfortable but important to bring. This might mean conversations about wealth, poverty, debt, inheritance, or even what it means for you to pay for therapy itself.

You can talk about what health means to you, how you nourish yourself, and how you move through your days. You can talk about what you watch on TV, the music that stays with you, the books you read.

Trivial or important, frightening or joyful, I’m here for all of it. You can cry for a whole session, shed one tear, or talk about not being able to cry at all. You can whisper your secrets, tell me things you’ve never said before, or sit with me in silence – both the comfortable kind and the uncomfortable kind.

Alongside talking through the difficult and painful parts of life, therapy can also be about moving towards what you long for – feeling calmer in yourself, more confident in relationships, experiencing restful sleep, laughter, and enjoying everyday moments again. Many people I work with want to feel lighter, less stuck, more connected, and able to live with greater ease and self-acceptance.

Therapy operates on so many levels – whatever you talk about, whatever topics you bring, we’ll also talk about how it is to tell me these things.  How you’re impacted by me.  How we’re impacted by each other.

Special Interests

Suicide:

Exploring suicidal thoughts without judgment: at times, it may feel as though your own mind is turning against you, presenting suicidal thoughts that are deeply distressing and difficult to confront.  If you feel like you don’t want to live anymore, I want to work with you.

This might mean I help you create a safety plan and explore how you build support and resilience in your life.  I also know intrusive thoughts can arise not only during moments of emotional distress, but also in response to seemingly ordinary challenges—a broken fridge might trigger the thought, ‘I should just kill myself,’ or a fleeting perception that someone on the bus dislikes you could lead to the same.  Such responses can feel bewildering and isolating.  

In our work together, we will explore these taboo and frightening thoughts. You do not have to keep these feelings hidden away or carry them alone. I’ll help you understand and make sense of these experiences, supporting you to move beyond simply surviving towards a life that feels more liveable and meaningful.

Bullying:

Before embarking on my career as a psychotherapist, I developed a rich and varied professional background across several fields. For many years, I worked within the National Health Service (NHS), where I held senior positions in governance and management. These roles provided me with valuable insight into the inner workings, structure, and dynamics of large organizations, as well as a strong awareness of the complexities and challenges faced by those working within these environments.

I encourage you to look beyond these carefully chosen words: I know first-hand what it feels like to be overlooked or underestimated as a woman in a patriarchal corporate environment. I have witnessed bullying and experienced it myself. I have endured toxic workplaces and challenging working relationships. If you are facing similar struggles, my practice offers a space to explore these experiences with support and understanding.

Anxiety:

Many people spend years concealing their anxiety—not just from those around them, but sometimes even from themselves. Acknowledging your anxious tendencies can be incredibly validating. We can work together to recognize where these patterns originated and to become aware of the ways they have served and protected you throughout your life.

There is value in celebrating the coping mechanisms that have helped you navigate challenges and uncertainty. At the same time, it is possible to gradually loosen your grip on these tendencies. Through our work together, you can begin to experience life without the constant need to scan for danger or brace yourself for the next thing to go wrong. This shift allows for a greater sense of ease and presence, making it possible to move forward without being defined by anxiety.

Stress:

If it feels like your brain never switches off and you’re exhausted by overthinking and pretending you’re fine, our work will give you a place to explore what the real you wants and needs, where you don’t have to perform or be a certain way to be acceptable to me.