Life can feel really overwhelming at times, can’t it? We all have moments where our thoughts get tangled, our emotions feel heavy, and we just don’t feel like ourselves. When that happens, having someone to talk to — someone who really listens — can make such a difference. But finding that person isn’t always easy. Talking to friends or family might feel awkward, or maybe it doesn’t feel safe enough to open up in the way you need.
If that’s where you are right now, you’re welcome here. I offer a calm, confidential space where you can slow down, breathe, and explore whatever’s going on for you. No pressure, no judgement — just support, understanding, and the chance to make sense of things at your own pace. My aim is to help you gain clarity, see your situation from new angles, and discover options that might be sitting just out of sight.
How I work
My approach is humanistic integrative counselling, which simply means I don’t believe in a one‑size‑fits‑all way of working. I draw from different therapeutic models so the work can be shaped around you — your personality, your needs, your pace, and your cultural background. Our identities, family expectations, community values, and cultural experiences all shape how we feel, how we cope, and how we make sense of the world. I hold these dynamics with care, curiosity, and respect throughout our work together.
Sometimes we talk things through; other times, creative or play‑based techniques can help reach feelings or memories that are hard to put into words. You don’t need to be “creative” or “artistic” — these approaches simply offer another gentle way of exploring what’s inside.
Supporting neurodivergent clients
I have a strong background in supporting neurodivergent clients, including ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and those exploring whether they might be neurodivergent. I understand how exhausting it can be to navigate a world that isn’t always designed with your brain in mind. Masking, sensory overload, burnout, emotional intensity, or feeling “different” without having the words for it — these are experiences I take seriously and work with gently and respectfully.
Together, we can explore what’s happening beneath the surface, build self‑understanding, and find ways of living that feel more aligned with who you are rather than who you’ve been expected to be. Whether you’re diagnosed, self‑identifying, or simply curious, you’ll be met with acceptance, patience, and a genuine desire to understand your world as you experience it.
Children, young people, school struggles and transitions
For children and young people, I offer a warm, playful, and developmentally attuned space. I use play‑based therapeutic skills to help them express feelings they may not yet have words for. Play, creativity, and gentle exploration allow children to communicate their inner world in a way that feels natural and safe.
I also support children who are struggling with school — whether that’s anxiety, friendships, behaviour, learning differences, or feeling overwhelmed by expectations. Transitions can be especially challenging, such as moving schools, starting secondary, or adjusting to new routines. I help young people make sense of these changes, build confidence, and feel more grounded during times of uncertainty.
I work sensitively with cultural and family dynamics that may influence how children express emotions, how parents support them, and how school experiences are understood within the home.
Infant loss and bereavement
I offer compassionate support for parents and families navigating infant loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, or early bereavement. These experiences can be deeply isolating and overwhelming, and cultural beliefs, family expectations, and community responses can shape how grief is expressed or held. I provide a steady, understanding space to honour your experience and move through such profound pain at your own pace.
Areas I work with
I support children, young people, and adults with a wide range of experiences, including: • low self‑esteem • anxiety • depression • loss, grief and bereavement (including infant loss) • relationship difficulties • identity questions • trauma and abuse • addiction • neurodiversity and the challenges that can come with it • emotional overwhelm and stress • school struggles and transitions • cultural and family dynamics • life changes and uncertainty
I offer both short‑ and long‑term counselling, either face‑to‑face or via video call — whatever suits you best.
Reaching out for support takes courage, so thank you for taking the time to read this. If you feel I might be someone you’d like to talk to, you’re very welcome to get in touch by completing the form below. I also accept insurance payments from AXA, AVIVA and BUPA.