About Me

I originally worked in organisations in London but found it stressful so I trained as a yoga teacher, moved to Bristol and taught yoga with an emphasis on relaxation.

But in 2012 I developed some unexplained back problems. After reading about how our emotional issues can manifest in our bodies, I decided to train as a counsellor. This taught me a lot about myself, along with my own therapy.

I am deeply curious about people generally, so I love this work which allows me to find out about people. I feel like a detective, looking for clues as to what might help. It feels an honour to be trusted with my clients’ deepest thoughts. I am calm and empathic and hope to create a safe, warm environment for us to work together. The relationship that I have with you mirrors your relationships in the outside world, so whatever we work on together in the therapy room will impact on your life elsewhere. 

I continue to go through my own journey of therapy, which helps me to empathise with the journey that you will go on with me. 

My Qualifications and other information

• BA (Hons) Degree in Spanish & Latin American Studies
• Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling from University of the West of England
• Registered and accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Pyschotherapy (BACP)
• Foundation Certificate in Group Analysis (1 year via IGA)
• Currently training to become a supervisor

I practice yoga and meditation regularly. I am a member of a Jungian dream group. I am in two peer supervision groups and have separate one-to-one supervision for my work. Through this I safeguard my clients’ and my own emotional wellbeing. 

Current and Recent Training

• 2025 Counselling Supervision Training – with Kathy Raffles accredited by the NCIP
• 2025 Trauma Informed work, pre-trial therapy
• 2023 Foundation Certificate in Group Analysis – Institute of Group Analysis (link)
• 2018 Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling – University of the West of England
• 2024-5 Safeguarding, Prevent, Data Protection Training
• Previous training in alcohol and gambling addiction, suicide, attachment, GDSR (gender, sexuality and relationship diversity), regular CPD. 

I am an accredited member of BACP and abide by its Code of Ethics. I attend regular supervision with a qualified and accredited supervisor to ensure that my work is ethical and effective. I am also DBS checked. 

My past counselling experience:

• University of Bristol Student Counselling Service – short-term, (4-6 sessions)
• ARA, Addiction Recovery Agency – counsellor for gambling addiction (up to 8 sessions)
• Priory Hospital, Bristol – outpatient work, also on psychiatric wards, psychosis, suicidal ideation, anxiety, depression, ADHD. 
• Kinergy, Bristol – counsellor for victims of sexual violence, trauma
• Swan Project – counsellor on placement, alcohol and other addiction
• Self Injury Support – Volunteer on helpline