Before training as a therapist, I spent 20 years as a hairdresser, a career that taught me how to connect with people from all walks of life. I've always enjoyed getting to know people and hearing their stories. Those years have shaped my warm and open-minded approach to therapy.

I've always been fascinated by relationships and human behaviour. I enjoy exploring what happens between people, how we influence one another and how our interactions can sometimes become complicated. I'm interested in the dynamics that develop between us and the different ways we make sense of ourselves and those around us. This curiosity is a big part of what I bring to my work as a therapist.

My approach is relational, which means I believe the relationship we build together is an important part of the therapeutic process. I'm not someone who simply sits back and observes. I like to be actively involved in the work, bringing my own thoughts, reflections and observations into our conversations. Sometimes that might mean gently challenging something, noticing a pattern or offering a different perspective. I value being genuine and open, and I believe therapy works best when it feels like a collaborative process rather than something that is simply done to you.

I use a Transactional Analysis (TA) approach, a practical and accessible model that helps us understand ourselves, our relationships and the patterns we can find ourselves repeating. I enjoy how it brings ideas to life and gives us a shared language for exploring what's happening.

I want therapy to feel like a space where you can be yourself, where we can have honest conversations, explore difficult things and perhaps even have a laugh along the way. My aim is to offer something genuine, thoughtful and human.

I offer both in-person and online sessions, and am happy to work in a hybrid way if that suits your needs. Sessions are available weekly or fortnightly, depending on what feels right for you.