Finding the right counsellor matters. You should feel able to be yourself, speak openly and gradually build a relationship based on trust.

I am a qualified integrative counsellor and a Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I trained at Iron Mill College and hold a Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling, awarded by the University of Worcester. I also qualified as a massage therapist with the School of Bodywork in Exeter in 2020.

I offer counselling and massage as two different ways of creating space to slow down, reconnect and give attention to ourselves and the world around us. I'm interested in the relationship between our bodies and our minds, how our experiences shape us, and how taking the time to pause and reflect can help us make sense of our lives.

I was drawn to counselling through a desire to understand myself, my relationships and the world around me more deeply. I have always been curious about people, their lives and the stories that shape who we become. Over time, that curiosity developed into a wish to help others explore their own experiences, make sense of what they are carrying and develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves and with others.

As an integrative counsellor, I draw on different therapeutic approaches, adapting the way we work to you rather than expecting you to fit a particular model. But more important than any approach is the relationship we build together. Counselling asks something deeply personal of you, and the work can only go so far if you do not feel safe, understood or able to be yourself with me. Finding the right counsellor matters; it is important that you feel I am someone you can trust to accompany you as we approach your life and experiences with honesty, care and curiosity.

Whatever brings you to counselling, I aim to offer a warm, thoughtful and non-judgemental space where we can approach what is happening with openness and curiosity, at a pace that feels right for you. 

Outside the counselling room, I spend much of my time walking and exploring the natural world. I value the opportunity to step away from the pace of everyday life and notice the details that can so easily be overlooked. 

I find something restorative in the rhythm of walking, which often creates room for reflection and a fresh perspective. This is one of the reasons I offer walk-and-talk sessions, which some people find a more natural and comfortable way to explore whatever is on their mind.