I’m a qualified humanistic therapist, based in Goring‑by‑Sea, West Sussex. My counselling approach is rooted in person‑centred values. I draw on different therapeutic tools when they’re useful, while keeping the focus on understanding your experience and working alongside you.

My route into counselling began long before I trained. I spent many years working as a registered nurse and health visitor, sitting with people during some of the most vulnerable and intimate moments of their lives. Those years taught me the importance of slowing down, really listening, and meeting people exactly where they are.

Later on, I worked as a personal trainer and nutritional consultant, which gave me a deeper appreciation of how closely our emotional and physical health are linked. It also showed me how much difference it makes when both sides of our wellbeing are explored together.

My time with Samaritans, Cruse Bereavement Support and Pregnancy Options Centre, along with my own experiences of bereavement and loss, have shaped the way I sit with people now. I’ve learned that what most of us need is someone who is steady, compassionate and present for us whilst we make sense of what we’re carrying.

Outside the therapy room, you’ll often find me by the sea or spending time with my family. Being a parent and grandparent is central to my life, and getting out in the fresh air, going for a run and having my dog alongside me are the things that keep me grounded.