A Connected Hour;

Heal, Thrive, Empower.

 

About Me

I’ve worked across charity, education, social care, and community settings, supporting adults, young people and children through complex emotional, behavioural, and relational challenges.

Over time, two things became clear:

Firstly, change is possible even out of the darkest of adversities - so long as trust, time & connection can be made available alongside a level of 'willingness';

Secondly, the adults working around children often need just as much space, support, and compassion;

These realisations shaped the heart of my practice today!

 

If You’re Thinking About Reaching Out

You don’t have to have the perfect words or a neatly defined problem - in fact, it's often better to start when you don't have a clue! You just need to be here, curious about whether things could feel a little lighter, clearer, or more manageable.

If you’d like to explore working together, I’d be glad to talk - contact me now!

 

My Approach

I’m not a “blank screen” therapist. I’m warm, human, and collaborative. I bring honesty, humour when it helps and gentleness when things feel heavy.

 

My aim is to continue offering a service which is:

• Relational -  we build trust together
• Trauma‑informed - safety and pacing come first
• Creative - especially when working with children and young people
• Practical - grounded in real‑world experience, not theory alone
• System‑aware -  I understand the pressures of education, social care, safeguarding, and multi‑agency work

You won’t be met with jargon or judgement. Just space. Space which is steady, compassionate, and tailored to you.

 

A Little More About Me

I may not be your typical therapist. Like most people, I have faced various challenges, I have engaged in years of my own personal therapy, and I have ADHD. My first-hand experiences, both professionally & personally, enable me to think outside of the box - so if you feel like you're somebody who doesn't quite fit the societal mould, you may well have found a suitable therapist in me!

I love animals. I love nature. I love music. I love learning & being curious. Outside of my counselling & well-being work, I enjoy creating multidisciplinary art and creative stories. Creativity is woven through everything I do - from painting and crafting to building imaginative worlds and narratives. It keeps me grounded, curious, and connected to the parts of life that feel expansive and joyful.

I bring that same spirit into my therapeutic work - believing that people are capable of growth, that stories matter, and that even in difficult times, there is room for humour, hope, and possibility.

 

Why I Work with Adults Who Support Young People

Parents, carers, teachers, social workers, youth workers - you carry so much. You’re expected to hold it all together while navigating systems, managing crises, supporting emotional needs, and dealing with your own history, stress, and self‑doubt.

I’ve seen the weight of that up close.

I’ve also seen the transformation that happens when adults finally have a space of their own -  a space to breathe, reflect, untangle, and feel supported rather than judged.

My work with adults is grounded in:

• deep respect for the complexity of your role
• an understanding of child development and family systems
• a trauma‑informed lens that honours your lived experience
• a belief that ‘change’ happens through connection, not pressure

 

When adults feel steadier, clearer, and more supported, children feel it too - the whole system shifts.

 

My Work with Children and Young People

Although my practice centres adults, I continue to work directly with children and young people. My sessions with them are playful, creative, and developmentally attuned; offering a safe place to explore feelings, build confidence, and make sense of their world.

This dual perspective - supporting both children and the adults around them - allows me to hold the whole picture with clarity and care.

 

 

To note - I work within strict professional confidentiality guidelines, creating a safe space where you can speak freely and without judgement - see my Confidentiality & Ethics page for more information.