Professional Background

Choosing a counsellor is a deeply personal decision. While qualifications alone do not define the therapeutic relationship, I appreciate that many people find reassurance in understanding a little more about a counsellor's background, experience and ongoing professional development.

This page provides an overview of my professional journey, qualifications and commitment to continued learning.

Over the years, I have undertaken professional development across a broad range of areas relevant to my counselling practice. Including:

• Trauma-informed practice
• Shame and trauma
• Emotional regulation
• Burnout
• The traumatised inner child
• Anger

• Attachment
• Identity and sense of self
• Deeper dialogue within the therapeutic relationship
• Person-centred couples counselling
• Relationships and intimacy
• Inner critic
• Imposter syndrome

• ADHD
• Addiction
• Eating disorders and eating-related difficulties
• Dissociation
• Domestic abuse
• Narcissistic relationships and abuse

• Professional reflective practice
• Suicide awareness and safeguarding
• Exploring race and cultural awareness
• Working creatively within therapy, including the use of stories and fairy tales

My commitment to professional development continues, allowing me to remain curious, reflective and responsive to the diverse experiences and needs of the people I work with.