You may be coming to therapy at an overwhelming time, when something familiar no longer fits. I will help you slow down, explore the deeper meanings of what you’re experiencing, and take the first steps towards lasting change.

I am a psychoanalytically informed psychotherapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I hold an MSc in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and my work is grounded in a relational, depth-based way of thinking. I am interested not only in what is happening for you now, but also in how past experiences, relationships, and your inner world may continue to shape the present.

As an experienced psychotherapist who, for the last 6 years, has worked across a range of settings, including suicide prevention charities and higher education, I aim to create a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential space where you can open up, feel heard, and begin to explore what makes your experience difficult. Together, we can think about where these difficulties may have originated and how developing awareness can open up new ways of relating to yourself and others.

I work extensively with artists and creative individuals, with people going through significant life transitions, including immigration, career changes, endings, loss, and questions of identity. I also work with women navigating changes in their bodies, such as ageing, hair loss, or menopause. I have a particular interest and experience in working with performance anxiety, identity questions, and the ways transitions and change are held both emotionally and in the body.

Alongside my clinical training, my approach has been shaped by lived experience. I have spent many years navigating cultural transitions, identity shifts, and the emotional impact of starting again. I worked in the beauty industry for over a decade; this experience has deeply informed my understanding of body image, visibility, ageing, and shame. While I loved that work, I became increasingly curious about what lies beneath the surface, the emotional meaning behind the desire to change, and how changes in appearance can affect our sense of self. Over time, this curiosity grew into a deeper interest in how we think, why we make certain choices, and how inner and outer change are connected. This is what led me to train psychodynamically, an approach that allows space to reflect on feelings, to listen more carefully to ourselves, and to understand the emotional roots of our difficulties, while also addressing the day-to-day challenges, doubts and stress.

I work relationally, which means that the therapeutic relationship itself is a central part of the process. We pay attention not only to what you bring, but also to what happens between us. Being able to speak openly about what feels difficult, including moments of uncertainty, frustration, or not feeling understood in therapy, is meaningful and important. My practice is inclusive, and I welcome people across all belief systems, ages, genders, sexualities, backgrounds, ethnicities, physical abilities, neurodivergent/typical, and political perspectives.

Having been in long-term personal therapy myself, I know how daunting it can feel to begin this process, and how difficult it can be to reach out in the first place. I am familiar with the stigma that can surround seeking help, and with the fear of being judged or misunderstood. I can’t offer quick fixes or simple solutions. However, I can be there to listen and to accompany you on this often difficult journey of self-exploration, helping you make sense of your experiences, reconnect with yourself, find your own voice and clarity, and move towards meaningful and lasting change.

I offer a free, no-obligation introductory telephone consultation, which can help you decide whether therapy and working with me feels right for you. I know reaching out can be a difficult step, and you’re welcome to contact me if this feels like the right time.