About Me
My Goal
Life can be complex; sometimes, we need the proper support to navigate the path. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your feelings, understand your experiences, and work toward a place of balance and well-being. Therapy should be as unique as you are, so I tailor my approach to meet your needs, always keeping in mind your inner strength and capabilities.
I don’t see myself as the expert on your life—I’m here to walk alongside you as a guide and collaborator. I view our work together like explorers: you hold the compass, and I hold the map. Together, we’ll chart the best course for your journey.
On a personal note, I understand what it’s like to juggle many roles and emotions. I’m a mum of three neurodivergent boys, and I’m also neurodivergent myself, coming to this realisation later in life. As a single parent, I know firsthand the challenges of balancing family life, work, education, and finances. I’ve also experienced early perimenopause after losing an ovary, so I can relate to navigating changes in life’s different stages. These personal experiences inform my approach and allow me to connect deeply with those facing their own unique struggles.
As Maya Angelou beautifully said, “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” Therapy, like life, is about growth and transformation, and I am here to help support and guide you through the process.
My Qualifications & Experience
BSc Psychology - BPS accredited
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
CPCAB Level 2 & 3 Counselling Skills
Banbury Counselling Academy
Certificate in Online & Telephone Counselling
Counselling Tutor
BCTS Experiential Psychodynamic Course
Bedfordshire Centre for Therapeutic Studies
Registered Member of BACP and Graduate Member of the BPS.
Advanced DBS Check & Fully Insured
Experiences
Women’s Health and Neurodivergence
My personal and professional journey has uniquely equipped me to understand the intersection between women’s health and neurodivergence. As a woman who has personally navigated the healthcare system, managing menorrhagia (very heavy periods), undergoing an oophorectomy (ovary removal), and advocating for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). I bring a deep, personal understanding of the gaps in healthcare that disproportionately affect women. This personal connection allows me to empathise with women’s challenges in the healthcare system.
My advocacy extends beyond my own experiences into my research, where I explore how neurodivergent women uniquely navigate life stages like menopause. I emphasise the need for more comprehensive and compassionate care, understanding that systemic barriers and a lack of understanding can often leave women, especially those from marginalised communities, feeling alienated or underserved. This drives my unwavering commitment to creating more inclusive, ethical, and informed practices that empower women to advocate for their health needs, offering a beacon of hope for the future of women’s healthcare.
Homelessness and Addiction
In addition to my academic studies, I have gained hands-on experience through my counselling training and placement at The Gatehouse, a charity supporting homeless adults in Oxford. Here, I provide counselling services to individuals facing trauma, addiction, and mental health issues. This work has deepened my understanding of the social determinants of health and reinforced my commitment to advocating for underrepresented groups.
My work with individuals who have faced significant adversity has underscored the necessity of person-centred, trauma-informed care. It has also highlighted the importance of approaching each person’s unique struggles with empathy and an understanding of their lived experiences—approaches I am deeply committed to integrating into my future work.
Leadership, Mentorship, and Supportive Roles
Over the years, I have honed mentorship, empathy, and support skills through my diverse roles. As an Office Manager in an investment company for eight years, and with 15 years of experience in events and hospitality, I developed strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, which I now bring into my counselling practice. These roles required me to manage teams, oversee complex projects, and foster positive relationships—skills essential in building client trust and rapport.
Running my own business further enhanced my ability to listen, communicate effectively, and create strategies to meet people’s individual needs. These experiences taught me to approach challenges with empathy, resilience, and an understanding of the pressures people face.
Ultimately, these roles have reinforced the importance of creating safe, supportive spaces where people feel heard and valued. These skills are invaluable in my counselling practice, enabling me to provide empathetic, client-centred care that fosters trust and healing.