My Approach
I am a fully qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. My approach is integrative, which means I draw from a range of therapeutic models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Person-Centred Therapy. This allows me to tailor the work to suit the needs of each individual client. The flexibility of an integrative approach also allows me to support a wide range of presenting issues. The therapeutic journey is client-led, meaning the client sets the pace and direction of each session. To support best practice, I engage in my own personal therapy as well as regular clinical supervision.
My Story
My introduction to therapy began with my own journey as a teenager, when I navigated periods of anxiety and depression. Experiencing the transformative effective of therapy first-hand sparked my passion for this work.
I completed my undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education, alongside working in day care centres and as a preschool teacher. I then moved to the United Arab Emirates where I worked as a primary school teacher for two years. I returned home to pursue my lifelong dream of training as a therapist and had the privilege of studying a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I chose to study an integrative approach so I could combine the strengths from different therapy models and bring a personalised approach to each client.
Having attended therapy myself, I bring first hand experience from the client’s perspective. I understand that taking that first step can be daunting. I offer you a compassionate and empathic space for exploration.