About me
I am a fully qualified counsellor and registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), working in accordance with their ethical framework and standards of good practice. I am also a practitioner member of The Black, African and Asian Therapy Network.
I have particular experience in previous work supporting survivors of sexual assault and abuse, in a counselling agency set up by The Survivors Trust. In addition, I have supported university students and teaching staff, developing a strong understanding of the challenges of balancing academic or professional pressures with personal wellbeing.
I hold a Master’s degree in International Relations from the University of Reading. Although this is a different area of study from my therapeutic work, it gave me a broader understanding of culture and society, which continues to inform my perspective as a therapist.
I work with a strong commitment to anti-oppressive practice. I recognise and respect the many ways identity can shape experience, including race, age, class, religion, sexuality, neurodiversity, and gender. I understand that distress does not exist in isolation. It is often shaped by wider social, cultural, and systemic contexts. Therapy can be a space to explore these influences while also recognising your strengths, resilience, and lived experience.


Teaching and training
Alongside my work as a therapist, I am also a Counselling and Psychotherapy Awarding Body (CPCAB) tutor. Both roles are grounded in my belief that meaningful therapy begins with a trusting, collaborative therapeutic relationship, where people feel genuinely heard, respected, and able to explore their experiences with compassion. I value reflective practice, self-awareness, and an openness to learning, and I remain committed to keeping my practice and teaching informed by current research and developments in counselling and psychotherapy, alongside ongoing continuing professional development (CPD).
I support students in developing their theoretical knowledge, skills, and confidence, while encouraging them to reflect on their own development and emerging therapeutic identity. I value creating a learning environment where students feel supported to think critically, develop self-awareness, and grow into compassionate and ethical practitioners.




Qualifications
Professional Practice