Psychotherapy for individuals
Supporting you to understand your story and transform your life
Making the decision to begin therapy is never easy. You might have thought about it for some time, unsure whether it’s the right step. If you're here, you’re already doing something brave—considering your mental and emotional wellbeing.
I’m a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and supervisor, with over 15 years’ experience in the NHS and private practice. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to you.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. You may find yourself constantly overthinking, avoiding conflict, or feeling like you’re never quite good enough. Together, we’ll explore the patterns and beliefs that are keeping you stuck and begin to build a life that feels more authentic and meaningful.
Our work will involve gently uncovering how your early life experiences shaped your sense of self and the way you relate to others. Whether you struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety, low mood, or unresolved childhood issues, therapy can help you feel more in control, self-assured, and connected.
What we might work on together
You might benefit from therapy if you:
Struggle with low mood, anxiety or panic
Have people-pleasing tendencies or poor boundaries
Experience relationship difficulties or feel disconnected
Feel unworthy, like an imposter, or not ‘enough’
Have unresolved trauma or childhood adversity
Struggle to relax, switch off, or enjoy life
Feel lost, stuck, or unsure of your next steps
Let’s work together to help you build healthier relationships—with others and yourself.
Therapeutic Approaches I Use
Everyone is different, and I believe therapy should reflect that. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all method, I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches to meet your individual needs.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a structured, goal-oriented therapy that helps you become aware of how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are connected. It teaches practical techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours that contribute to emotional distress.
CBT is highly effective for a range of difficulties including:
Depression and low self-worth
Anxiety (social anxiety, panic, health anxiety, phobias)
OCD and intrusive thoughts
Work-related stress and burnout
Low self-esteem
Long-term physical health conditions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT is about learning to accept what’s outside your control and committing to actions that align with your values. It focuses on developing psychological flexibility, mindfulness, and compassion towards yourself—even during difficult times.
ACT can be especially helpful for:
Chronic anxiety or depression
Grief and bereavement
Perfectionism and burnout
Living with chronic health conditions
Emotional avoidance and self-criticism
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
CFT helps you develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself and others. It’s particularly useful if you struggle with shame, guilt, or high self-criticism, and helps to calm the internal “threat system” that can keep us feeling stuck in fear or self-judgement.
CFT supports:
Low self-worth and chronic shame
Childhood trauma
Self-criticism and perfectionism
Developing self-compassion and emotional resilience
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Mindfulness-based CBT teaches you to observe your thoughts and emotions without getting caught up in them. This can help break cycles of rumination and overthinking, while reducing stress and increasing emotional regulation.
Mindfulness strategies are woven into sessions to help you:
Stay grounded during distress
Reduce overwhelm and overthinking
Improve emotional regulation
Become more present and connected in daily life
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
While EMDR has its own dedicated page, it’s important to know that I sometimes integrate EMDR techniques into psychotherapy when helpful. EMDR is particularly effective in helping people safely process past traumas, flashbacks, or distressing experiences that still have emotional intensity.
What to Expect in Our Work Together
Therapy is a collaborative process. My aim is to help you feel safe, understood, and empowered to make the changes that matter to you.
We’ll begin by exploring your history, identifying patterns, and understanding how your experiences have shaped you. With this insight, we’ll work towards meaningful change—developing new ways of thinking, relating, and responding.