Psychotherapist with over 25 years experience, offering a compassionate, integrative approach for adults facing anxiety, stress, burnout, trauma, relationship issues, or challenges with alcohol.
Book a sessionI’m a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience supporting adults facing challenges such as anxiety, stress and burnout, trauma, alcohol-related difficulties, low self-esteem, and relationship struggles. My work in mental health began in the late 1990s when I trained and qualified as a mental health nurse. I later trained as a psychotherapist within the NHS, where I worked for many years. My core training is in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) — a collaborative and relational approach that helps people recognise and change unhelpful patterns in their lives. CAT continues to shape my therapeutic style through its emphasis on clarity, connection, and compassion. Alongside my professional training, I bring personal insight from my own recovery journey. My involvement in 12-step recovery has deepened my appreciation for the courage it takes to ask for help — and for the healing that comes through honesty, support, and shared humanity. These values are central to how I work in therapy. For some, therapy may also be a space to explore questions of meaning, purpose, or spirituality. While I personally draw from the Catholic tradition, my approach is always respectful and inclusive of each person’s beliefs and values. I aim to offer a safe, open space where you can reflect on what matters most to you. I integrate a range of evidence-based approaches — including CAT, EMDR, EFT, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and trauma-informed practice — and adapt therapy to suit your individual needs. Qualifications and accreditations include: • UKCP & ACAT accredited Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapist and Supervisor • ACEP accredited EFT Practitioner • Trained in TFT Algorithm • Qualified EMDR Therapist • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level 1 • Diploma (Distinction) in Mental Health Nursing I offer a compassionate, reflective space where people can make sense of their experiences and work toward lasting, meaningful change.