About Me
I began this practice after noticing something that many people describe in therapy: while symptoms may ease, familiar patterns often return — in relationships, work, or the way we relate to ourselves. This can feel frustrating or disheartening, and is sometimes experienced as bad luck or fate. More often, though, these patterns reflect ways of coping that developed earlier in life, shaped by experiences we may no longer be consciously aware of.
Much of what guides us operates quietly in the background. These underlying patterns tend to show themselves in subtle ways: in recurring relationship dynamics, emotional reactions that feel out of proportion, dreams, or the stories we tell about ourselves and others. Rather than being random, these patterns often make sense when given time and careful attention. For many people, beginning to understand them can feel relieving and grounding.
My work is rooted in the psychodynamic approach, which focuses on the deeper layers of experience rather than solely on managing symptoms. Instead of trying to change thoughts or behaviours directly, we take time to explore where they come from and the root cause of distress. This process allows insight to develop gradually, often opening the door to more lasting and flexible ways of being.
My Philosophy
Being human is complex. We each arrive into circumstances we didn’t choose: our bodies, families, cultures, and histories — and we learn ways to protect ourselves from pain, loss, and disappointment. These strategies often help us cope, but over time they can distance us from ourselves and contribute to difficulties with anxiety, relationships, identity, or meaning.
Coming to therapy is often a sign that something inside is asking for attention: a wish to feel more connected, grounded, or at ease. My role is to offer a calm, thoughtful space where we can explore what may have been lost or pushed aside, and begin to understand yourself with greater clarity and compassion.
I also recognise that personal distress does not exist in isolation. Wider social forces such as heterosexism, cisgenderism, sexism, racism, classism, and ableism, shape our lives in real ways and can contribute to psychological suffering. I work with an intersectional perspective, taking seriously both the challenges and strengths that arise from each person’s social position.
Our work will begin with a careful assessment over the first few sessions. This will allow us to understand your situation properly, consider what kind of therapy may be most helpful, and decide together whether working together feels like the right fit. If another approach or therapist would suit you better, we will discuss this openly.
For more information about psychodynamic-based therapy, you may wish to see British Psychoanalytic Council’s guide.
Professional Background
Education
Doctorate in Psychotherapeutic and Counselling Psychology
Graduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Certificate in Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity Therapy
Master's in Health Psychology
Master's in Psychological Studies
Bachelor's in Biochemistry
I have completed extensive education across different disciplines, and areas of psychology and psychotherapy. I have developed an in-depth understanding of the human mind which places me in a good position to help clients on their journeys.
Affiliations
Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Counselling Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Provisional Psychologist registered with AHPRA (This is not reflective of experience or expertise. I am a fully-qualified UK-registered Counselling Psychologist. I am in the process of re-registering in Australia since relocating in September 2025, which can take some time. Until then, I am considered a "Provisional Psychologist").
PACFA Reg.Registered Clinical
Psychodynamic Psychotherapist registered with the Tavistock Society of Therapists and the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC)
Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversities Therapist (Pink Therapy)
Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy (DIT) Practitioner with the Anna Freud Centre
Experience
With over 10 years of experience in the field of psychology and psychotherapy, I have worked with different types of clinical difficulties and populations facing different challenges. I have worked with individuals, couples and multi-partnered people.
I have experience working with a large spectrum of difficulties, ranging from mild to severe.
I have 12 years of experience working in the British Public Healthcare Service and 5 years of experience running my own clinic. I have gained a significant amount of experience offering assessments and treatment to patients with complex mental health difficulties. These included severe depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, PTSD and Complex PTSD, psychosis, suicidality, personality disorders, eating disorders and recurring relationship difficulties. For more information of the kinds of clinical issues I work with, please click here.