A pluralistic approach
I received my psychotherapy training in Contemporary Psychotherapy, a method pioneered by Pamela Gawler-Wright at the BeeLeaf Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy. This training brings together elements from various therapeutic approaches, starting with Person-Centred core conditions of empathy, unconditional positive regard and congruence.  Weaving in elements of systemic, NLP and the latest insights from neuroscience. It draws on therapies like Fritz Perls’ Gestalt therapy, Virginia Satir’s Family Systems therapy, and Milton Erickson’s Hypnotherapy. See the Contemporary Psychotherapy introduction paper here.

Mind-body as one
I am also trained in Pesso Boyden Psychomotor System (PBSP), a body-based psychotherapy. Our body is a means of communication and exploration so I firmly believe in using body techniques to strengthen the dialogue between me and my clients about what is being experienced and perceived. It may be as simple as breathing exercises, grounding or therapeutically engaging with expressive behaviours such as posture, gestures, facial expression, movement.

Always Learning
I’m interested in many aspects of therapy and am committed to continuing my professional and personal development through ongoing training and lifelong learning. I receive regular supervision to support my work and safeguard both me and my clients.
As a fellow human with plenty of history I aim to tap into all my experiences to help me empathise and understand my clients and walk with them on their journey of self-discovery.

Beyond the therapy room
Through my work in London, I’ve built up experience in leadership development, organisational culture and managing teams and organisations through change. I’ve developed strong coaching skills through many years of managing large, diverse teams of staff in emotive, challenging environments.

Now fully based in Folkestone and online, I draw on my psychotherapy skills in other areas of my career, supporting individuals through a wide-range of issues, including difficulties with mental health, changes in personal life, relationship challenges, redundancies and work-related stress and anxiety. I co-founded Ecstatic Dance Folkestone and am a sound practitioner with Sound Emergence.