Our stories can shape us...
...here's some of mine.
Feeling stuck, anxious, burnt out or a little lost? Well, I've been there too.
Some years ago, I made the decision to try therapy, and it had a profound impact on my life. It wasn't quite as simple as "have therapy, become a therapist," but it did shape the path I'm on today. What matters most is that I've experienced therapy from the other side. I know it can be challenging at times, but also deeply rewarding and transformative.
As therapy is deeply personal, it is important to find the right therapist for you. I hope the below helps you get to know me better, and if you think working together might be a good fit, then do get in touch.
I live by the sea, I am a proud cat-parent and my pronouns are she/her.
My journey has been far from linear, and that's part of what I bring to my work. Before training as a therapist, I spent 15 years working in high-pressure, high-stakes environments, first as a forensic scientist and later as a science teacher.
I initially trained in forensic toxicology, drawn by a fascination with chemistry and the challenge of solving complex problems. This experience shapes how I work today: I am deeply curious about patterns, about what sits beneath the surface, and about how early experiences continue to influence how we think, feel, and relate to others.
But over time, the work became automated and formulaic. I was missing a human element. Wanting to stay connected to science but also to make a difference in people's lives, I retrained as a science teacher. I loved sharing knowledge and inspiring curiosity, but what I really found myself drawn to was the pastoral side: supporting wellbeing and building relationships.
When I found myself supporting other teachers to navigate burnout and stress, it made me realise I wanted to go deeper; to understand and address the underlying psychological patterns that lead to struggle. That drive ultimately led me to train as a therapist.
Along the way, I've drawn on my own lived experiences. That said, I am never the "expert" on you. You are always the expert in your own life. My role is to create a safe, reflective, and supportive space to explore, understand, and move forward.
As both a therapist and teacher, I am committed to continuous learning and unlearning: making mistakes, apologising, reflecting, and doing better. I see this as an essential part of ethical, curious, and relational practice, and something I bring into every session.
The Formal Bit
Everything you need to reassure you that you are in properly trained, accredited and ethically practising hands.
Further Training
I am always engaging in further training and CPD, including plans to begin couples therapy training later this year. Feel free to contact me for specifics on further training undertaken.