Psychotherapy
A supportive, relational space to explore what’s happening beneath the surface and create meaningful, lasting change.
Before we begin
Therapy with me is collaborative, flexible, and shaped around you. We work at a pace that feels safe, focusing not only on understanding what’s difficult, but also on building emotional regulation, resilience, and meaningful change — using both mind and body where helpful.
My Approach
How We Work Together
Psychotherapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your experiences. I work as a contemporary, pluralistic psychotherapist, drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches — including relational psychotherapy, nervous-system-informed work, and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) — to support you in a way that feels responsive and individual to you. Rather than following a fixed model, our work is shaped by what you bring and what feels most helpful at each stage.
I prioritise the therapeutic relationship and take time to truly listen and understand what is happening beneath the surface. Together, we explore the roots of your difficulties, notice patterns in thoughts, emotions, language, and behaviour, and develop new ways of responding that feel supportive and sustainable.
I integrate reflective conversation with body-aware, nervous-system-informed awareness, and where helpful may suggest gentle reflection or gentle experimentation between sessions. Therapy is not only a place to process difficulty, but also to notice progress, celebrate growth, and embed lasting change.
I am currently training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), which informs my trauma-aware and integrative way of working.
My work is grounded in contemporary psychotherapy — an integrative, flexible approach that adapts to the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all model. Therapy is shaped collaboratively, responding to what you bring and what feels most supportive at different points in the process.
What is Contemporary Psychotherapy?
The short answer:
Contemporary psychotherapy is relational, collaborative and tailored to you. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method, we work together to understand how your past, present experiences, emotions and nervous system interact.
The longer answer:
Contemporary psychotherapy recognises that lasting change involves more than insight alone. Our work may include developing emotional regulation and “state management”, helping you understand and respond differently to thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and exploring how past experiences continue to shape the present.
Contemporary psychotherapy also supports emotional regulation and “state management”, helping you recognise and respond to bodily, emotional, and cognitive signals. This approach invites somatic insight — noticing how the body communicates — which often deepens understanding and supports more integrated change. We also work toward values-driven goals, helping you build meaning and direction alongside symptom relief.
I work with both mind and body, drawing on somatic awareness and nervous-system-informed approaches where helpful. The body often holds important information, and learning to notice physical sensations alongside emotional and cognitive experience can support deeper understanding, relief, and integration.
Alongside reflection and understanding, contemporary psychotherapy supports values-driven goals. This means we don’t just focus on what’s difficult, but also on what matters to you — helping you build resources in the present and move towards meaningful, sustainable change in your future.
What This Work Can Support:
Develop emotional regulation and resilience
Understand patterns in thoughts, feelings, behaviour, and bodily responses
Integrate past experiences while strengthening present resources
Clarify values and set realistic, meaningful goals
Create change that feels aligned, embodied, and lasting
Who is this for:
You might come to therapy if you are:
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally stuck
Experiencing difficulties in relationships
Struggling with self-worth or identity
Noticing repeating patterns you don’t fully understand
Navigating life transitions or change
Practical Information
Sessions are offered on a one-to-one basis
Available online and in person
Therapy is tailored to your individual needs
Short- and longer-term work available
I work from a private therapy room based in Sandwich, Kent on a Wednesday. This space offers private access, downstairs toilet facilities and parking
I offer online therapy via Zoom on Mondays and Thursdays
I am a recognised provider of psychotherapy with AXA, Aviva, BUPA and WPA
Sessions are completely private and confidential
What to Expect in the First Session
The first session is a space to begin gently. We’ll talk about what has brought you to therapy, what you’re hoping for, and any questions or concerns you may have. There’s no pressure to share everything at once — we go at your pace.
This session also helps us get a sense of whether working together feels like the right fit.
If you’re unsure whether psychotherapy or coaching is the right fit, you’re welcome to get in touch and we can explore this together.
Training, Qualifications and Experience
Advanced Contemporary Psychotherapy Diploma
Polyvagal Informed Practitioner
Neuro Linguistic Programming Certificate
Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
BSc Psychology Degree
PGCE with Qualified Teaching Status
I am an accredited member of UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), an accredited Member of The National Counselling Society and a full member of Community for Contemporary Psychotherapy.
Environments I am currently working in:
Psychoeducation Lead at Self Space
Psychotherapist in Private Practice
Environments I have worked in:
Trainee Psychotherapist at Community Counselling Services, Canterbury
Mentor at East Kent Mind
Primary School Teacher at Newington Community Primary School
