A Space to Feel Safe, Seen, and Steady

You might be used to holding everything together. Perhaps you’re the dependable one. The strong one. The one who copes.

And yet inside, something feels unsettled — anxious, disconnected, overwhelmed, or quietly exhausted.

Therapy can be a place where you no longer have to brace yourself.

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MY APPROACH

My work is rooted in person-centred therapy, which means you are at the heart of everything we do. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can speak freely and be met with respect and genuine care.

Alongside this, I bring a psychodynamic and attachment-informed lens. Together, we may gently explore how early relationships and past experiences have shaped the way you relate to others — and to yourself. Often, the patterns that once protected us begin to limit us. Understanding them creates choice.

I also integrate somatic, body-based awareness into our work. Trauma and stress don’t just live in thoughts; they live in the nervous system. At times, we may use grounding techniques or simple body awareness practices to help you feel more regulated and present.

Everything we do is trauma-informed. That means:
• We move at a pace that feels safe.
• You remain in control of what we explore.
• We prioritise stabilisation and nervous system safety before deeper processing.

There is no forcing. No pushing. Just steady, compassionate work.

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WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU

Our sessions may include:
• Space to talk and be deeply heard
• Exploring relational patterns and attachment dynamics
• Understanding how the past shapes the present
• Practical grounding tools to calm anxiety or overwhelm
• Building emotional regulation and self-trust

Over time, clients often notice they feel less reactive, more connected, and more able to respond rather than simply cope.

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ABOUT ME

I am a qualified integrative counsellor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am committed to offering ethical, confidential, and relational therapy grounded in compassion and integrity.

My background is in addiction, working for over 5 years in rehabilitation centres/detox units dealing with complex issues, severe mental health and childhood trauma. 

I believe healing happens in safe relationships. Therapy can be one of those relationships. I myself have witnessed how much the therapeutic relationship can impact your healing journey, I'm coming from a relational place, i have sat where you are, that is what fuels me- how therapy and connection can turn and change you. 

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TAKING THE FIRST STEP

Reaching out can feel vulnerable. You don’t have to have it all figured out.

I offer a short introductory call so you can ask questions and see whether working together feels like the right fit.

If you’re ready to begin — or even just curious — you’re welcome to get in touch.