Starting therapy can feel daunting, not knowing where to start, what to bring and being unsure of how it will be received. You may have spent years adapting, masking, people-pleasing or trying to be who you think you're supposed to be. Therapy can be a place to pause and ask: Who am I underneath all of that? It can also be an invaluable place to experience new ways of being and bring about change that may previously have felt impossible.

I aim to offer a calm, inclusive environment where you can think and feel without having to manage how you come across. You may not even know what is wrong, and that's ok too. I want therapy to feel like a space where you don't have to have all the answers or have everything figured out before you arrive. You can come exactly as you are.

I won't tell you what you should think or feel, or expect you to follow a particular path. Instead, we will work together to understand what is happening for you, at a pace that feels manageable and safe.

As a trauma-informed and somatically aware therapist, I pay attention not only to what you are thinking and saying, but also to what may be happening in your body and nervous system. Sometimes your body can tell us something before you have the words for it.

There may be times when talking is exactly what you need, and other times when a creative approach, mindfulness or simply sitting with something together feels more helpful. I will offer possibilities, but you remain in charge of what feels right for you.

People come to me with a wide range of experiences. Some are Neurodivergent, feeling overwhelmed, navigating life transitions such as bereavement, menopause/peri-menopause, children leaving home, changing jobs, divorce, fertility, relationships, baby loss, questioning their identity, gender, and sexuality. You may be wanting a deeper understanding of being neurodivergent.

Finding someone you feel comfortable with is the first step, which is why I offer a free 30-minute call. My approach is to be very down to earth with the aim to create a non-judgemental, inclusive space.

Sometimes, simply having some space to pause and breathe can help us think more clearly. From there, we can begin to gently unpack whatever is causing you distress and explore what might help you move forward.