My path to this work was unique. Before retraining as a counsellor, I earned a PhD in neurobiology and spent some years working in ageing research. However, over time, I grew critical of how modern science and medicine tend to pathologise normal human experiences. It felt like the system was constantly narrowing down what it meant to be a "normal" human or how "healthy" behaviour should look.

I chose to leave research because I knew my real passion and talent was being right there with people during their darkest, most difficult moments. I have always had a deep, genuine curiosity about people and their unique lives.

My Shift to Humanistic Counselling

During my training, I fell in love with the humanistic and person-centred approach because it aligned perfectly with my views. I strongly believe that struggles do not happen in a vacuum, and they are not personal failures. There is an understandable context behind all experiences, and I refuse to reduce these meaningful experiences to symptoms and labels, because I believe you are worth so much more.

I don't look at you as a broken brain, a chemical imbalance, or a set of symptoms to be fixed. Instead, I see you as a whole person doing your best to navigate your circumstances. I treat things like anxiety, persistent sadness, or feeling overwhelmed as normal, understandable responses to difficult life events, systemic stresses, and environments.

In our sessions, we are equals. I don't sit behind a clipboard or act like a distant "expert" on your life. You bring your story, and I bring a safe, steady, and compassionate presence to help you untangle it at a pace that feels safe for you.

Outside the Therapy Space

When I am not working collaboratively with clients, I am usually hanging upside down. I am an aerialist and I also teach aerial circus classes. Engaging with aerial keeps me deeply connected to play, physical movement, and the joy of seeing that I'm capable of so much more than I ever imagined.

Professional Credentials

For your peace of mind, I maintain a fully qualified, safe, and ethical practice:

• Qualified Counsellor – PgDip in Counselling and Psychotherapy (University of Cumbria) 

• Fully Insured for private therapeutic practice

• Registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) for data protection compliance