ABOUT ME
My Approach
My work is grounded in psychodynamic therapy, which pays attention not only to what is happening now, but also to how past experiences and unconscious influences may still shape the present. Where helpful, I may draw on body-based methods such as grounding and guided visualisation. These approaches work directly with how trauma and early experiences are held in the body, especially in relation to safety and connection. Used carefully, they can help distressing feelings feel steadier and more manageable.
Many of the people I work with hold a lot for others, whether in their families, relationships, or professional lives. Therapy offers a space where the focus can be on you, to think about your own needs and experiences. It's not about blaming others, most of whom are just trying to do their best, but thinking about how your environment and experiences might have shaped you.
Over time, our work can bring greater understanding of how you relate to yourself and others. This creates space for change and moving away from old patterns and towards responses that feel steadier, more reflective, and more in line with your needs.
My Background and Training
I trained in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at WPF Therapy, one of the UK’s leading centres for psychodynamic and psychoanalytic training, accredited by Roehampton University. I am registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and the Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling (FPC), which means I work to rigorous professional and ethical standards.
Alongside this, I have specialist training in Trauma Sensitive Yoga with the Centre for Trauma and Embodiment in Boston, and further training and experience in body-based techniques. I meet regularly with a supervisor and take part in ongoing training so that my work is responsible and informed by current best practice.
Before becoming a psychotherapist, I worked in roles that required me to understand people and organisations in depth — from managing change programmes to customer-facing work. This has given me a strong grounding in the different pressures people face in modern life, and the challenges of finding balance.
So what actually happens in a therapy session?
Each session lasts 50 minutes. When you come in, I’ll usually wait for you to begin. If it feels difficult to start, I may offer a gentle prompt and from there, you can talk about whatever seems important, or is just uppermost in your mind right now. My role is to listen closely and think with you about what emerges, noticing patterns and themes.
Sometimes painful memories or feelings can feel overwhelming. If this happens, I may introduce simple, self-administered body-based techniques to help you feel steadier.
Over time, we aim to place painful experiences in the past where they belong, so they no longer erupt unhelpfully into the present. We may uncover patterns in relationships and ways of relating, and work towards creating more emotional space so that responses become less reactive and more considered. Together, we will also pay attention to the acceptance and expression of healthy, valid needs. For some people, a few sessions are enough; for others it might be a longer process