My Training & Experience

I began my counselling training in 2008, studying under two highly experienced psychotherapists who had each built their own private practices from the ground up. Over five years of training, their compassionate, professional, and deeply person‑centred way of working shaped the foundations of how I practise today. What they modelled was completely different from anything I had encountered before — a standard of presence, ethics, and relational depth that showed me what real counselling could be.

Their influence helped me understand the true power of person‑centred counselling, authentic leadership, and the practical realities of building a sustainable therapeutic practice. Through their teaching, I learned what effective counselling is meant to look like when it genuinely supports growth, healing, and meaningful change.

After qualifying as a counselling practitioner, I went on to study at degree level, where I explored a range of areas including interpersonal relationships, existential philosophy, and encounter group studies.

In 2019, I undertook counselling supervision training and qualified with a postgraduate diploma in counselling supervision.

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My first areas of work were in two contexts: education and domestic violence. These specialised settings involved a wide range of presenting concerns, meaning I was not limited to a particular issue or client group. I worked with a diverse range of individuals—children, young people, young adults, and adults—across therapeutic counselling, assessments, project management, group work, and the facilitation of psychoeducation programmes in primary and secondary schools

I then moved on to work with a mental health charity start‑up whose main aim was to bridge the gap between the need for support and the long wait times for NHS services such as CAMHS and IAPT. I worked across a spectrum of risk levels, from low to high, and was involved in a range of the charity’s projects. During my time there, my main roles included therapeutic counsellor, project coordinator, and deputy safeguarding lead.

I subsequently worked for a counselling charity recognised for its work with children and young people, providing outreach services in secondary schools. I also played a key role in proposing ideas and developing a strategy to implement an online counselling service during the pandemic, when young people were unable to access support in person.

I now work in private practice as a Person‑Centred Clinical Therapeutic Counsellor, accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). I am also a clinical supervisor, supporting practitioners in their professional work. I offer services both face‑to‑face and online to increase accessibility for people whose circumstances may prevent them from attending in person.

I am currently working on a series of blog posts designed to inspire professionals and individuals seeking information related to mental health, with any revenue generated going towards educational resources for professionals in training. I am also developing a group supervision service for counselling practitioners and for professionals in other support‑based roles to assist them in their work, and I am partnering with training institutions and counselling agencies to build strong, trusted professional connections.

I enjoy the creative elements of therapy, connecting deeply with people and stepping outside my own experiences to enter the world of another. My journey toward becoming a counsellor was shaped by the injustices I faced, which fuelled my commitment to maintaining a high standard of care and ensuring my practice is genuinely useful to those seeking support.

I find great satisfaction in meeting individuals away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and engaging with them at deeper, more meaningful levels. I truly value the people I work with and learn so much from each interaction. I am always grateful for the time shared with those I support.

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Although my work is grounded in strong ethical and professional boundaries, my therapeutic style isn’t linear or tightly structured. I use a flexible, relational approach that allows the boundaries to be shaped and stretched where appropriate. This creates space for a process that is bespoke, responsive, and genuinely tailored to the person in front of me. This boundary‑aware flexibility is woven throughout all areas of my work — from individual therapy to supervision, group processes, and resource design.