I am an experienced Body-Oriented Psychotherapist, trained to Master’s degree level in Dance Movement Psychotherapy, graduating from Canterbury Christ Church University. My practice is grounded in movement, somatic and embodied approaches, alongside person-centred, humanistic and creative modalities.

I have worked within the wellbeing and psychotherapy field for many years, developing a particular interest in trauma, attachment, relationships and the connection between mind and body. My experience includes working with adults who have experienced trauma, difficult relationships, attachment wounds, anxiety, loss, low self-worth and periods of significant change or overwhelm.

My earlier professional experience included working therapeutically with mothers experiencing postnatal depression. This work gave me a strong foundation in understanding attachment, relational experiences and the impact of trauma. Over time, my practice has expanded and developed, with my work now primarily focused on adults and the ways earlier experiences can continue to shape how we experience ourselves, our bodies and our relationships.

I work from the understanding that trauma is not always something we can fully explain through words. Experiences can become held within the body — through tension, anxiety, numbness, disconnection, hypervigilance, exhaustion, changes in breathing, movement or a sense of being overwhelmed. Sometimes we may understand intellectually that something happened in the past, while our body continues to respond as though it is happening in the present.

My approach is about being curious about these responses without forcing them to change. Together, we can begin to notice what happens within your body, your emotions and your relationships, developing a greater understanding of the ways you have learned to protect yourself. I am interested in the meaning behind these responses and in supporting you to discover whether there are new possibilities available to you now.

My approach is relational, collaborative and trauma-informed. I draw upon person-centred and humanistic principles, alongside movement and embodied psychotherapy. I believe that the therapeutic relationship itself can become an important part of the work. Being met with curiosity, compassion and attunement can offer a different experience of relationship — one where you do not have to perform, please, explain or have everything figured out.

I work with the whole person rather than seeing thoughts, emotions and the body as separate. We might explore sensations, movement, breath, emotions, impulses, memories or relational patterns, always at a pace that feels manageable for you.

I believe that therapy is a process of developing self-awareness and self-trust. Rather than seeing myself as someone who has all the answers, I work alongside you to explore your experience and support you in becoming more connected to your own knowledge and understanding. You are the expert in your own experience.

My own commitment to personal therapy, supervision and continued professional development is an important part of my practice.

Ultimately, I see therapy as an opportunity to develop a deeper relationship with yourself — to understand your patterns, listen to your body, recognise your needs and develop greater choice in how you respond to yourself and the world around you.

You do not need to know exactly what is wrong or have the right words before coming to therapy. We can begin with where you are, together.