I work with teens and adults who feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, self-criticism, low mood, anger, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, or behaviours they know are not helping them but struggle to change. Some people come to therapy because something has clearly gone wrong. Others are functioning well on the outside, yet privately feel overwhelmed, dissatisfied, emotionally exhausted, or unable to switch off.

My approach to therapy combines thoughtful exploration with practical change. I want to understand what is happening beneath the surface, including the beliefs, emotions, experiences, and patterns that may be shaping the way you respond to yourself, other people, and difficult situations. At the same time, I believe therapy should help you move forward. Together, we work to identify what is maintaining the problem, challenge unhelpful ways of thinking, develop more effective emotional and behavioural skills, and put those insights into practice in everyday life.

My work draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, TEAM-CBT, Mindfulness, and other evidence-informed approaches. I tend to be active and collaborative in therapy. Rather than simply giving advice or telling you what to think differently, I want us to understand your experience carefully and work together to test new perspectives and new ways of responding.

I particularly enjoy working with people who place high expectations on themselves or operate in demanding professional environments. My background in both counselling psychology and business gives me an appreciation for the pressures that can accompany leadership, responsibility, performance, competition, and career advancement. Executives, business owners, entrepreneurs, lawyers, accountants, healthcare professionals, managers, and other professionals may find themselves dealing with chronic stress, perfectionism, burnout, difficulty switching off, relationship strain, or a persistent sense that no level of achievement ever feels quite sufficient. Therapy can provide a place to understand these patterns while developing healthier and more sustainable ways of working and living.

Just as importantly, I believe effective therapy depends on a genuine therapeutic relationship. I aim to create an environment where you can speak openly, examine difficult thoughts and emotions without judgment, and be challenged when challenge is useful. My goal is not simply to help you feel better in the moment, but to help you understand yourself more clearly, develop skills you can continue using independently, and make meaningful changes in the areas of life that matter to you.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, perfectionism, anger, relationship difficulties, professional stress, or simply feel that something in your life needs to change, we can work together to understand what is keeping you stuck and find a constructive way forward.”