I am an integrative psychotherapist and supervisor (UKCP and MBACP registered), running a private practice with appointments available in Battersea (London), Emsworth (Hampshire/West Sussex) and online.

My focus is on healing relational trauma, holistic health and in soulful living. My approach is informed by neurobiology, supporting the reduction of stress, anxiety, depression and psychosomatic issues.

I have a certificate in breathwork and pranayama teaching training and am a level 2 graduate of Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), a process developed by the neuroscientist and psychiatrist Dr Frank Corrigan. DBR is a short-term process-focused therapy that aims to get to the core of a traumatic experience, allowing natural healing from deeply held shock, trauma and emotional pain.

My practice is trauma-informed through advanced trainings in somatic body psychology with the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute from America (British Psychological Society approved, level II graduate) and psychosexual somatics therapy. Trauma can shatter a sense of feeling safe and out of awareness the body scans for danger. In my work, I take account of the impact on hidden relational stress on the mind, body and spirit. I build mindfulness, resources and curiosity. I do so with permission, in collaboration and over time, listening carefully to how our bodies communicate, both in silence and through verbal cues.

As a former psychotherapist for patients within St George’s Hospital’s NHS Eating Disorders Service, I am experienced in enabling journeys of recovery. My approach is informed by contemporary Ayurveda, an ancient healthcare system that promotes holistic lifestyle practices and robust digestion. My registration is with the Ayurvedic Professionals Association (APA).

I have studied ecotherapy with Tariki Trust, and am a graduate of Susanne F. Fincher’s certificate programme in Creating Mandalas: a holistic reflection of self. My particular focus is the contemplative practice and philosophy of sacred geometry and how the circle principle can support a felt sense of safety and reconnection from trauma. Currently, I am taking a break from running my online creativity group, Monthly Mandala, whilst studying for a certificate in Energy Psychology and integrating these learnings within my current practice.

I am a qualified End of Life Doula, a trained companion for individuals during the dying process and certificated by Living Well Dying Well (LWDW). In many ways, facing death can unleash life, yet it can be the loneliest of places without hands to hold. In my work I seek metaphorically to redress this imbalance with sensitivity and care.

I have a Diploma in Integrative Supervision from The Minster Centre, London, and run clinical supervision groups for Sutton Women’s Centre, a charity supporting women with complex trauma. This is underpinned by ten years’ experience of teaching and assessing accredited neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) [link] and Counselling and Psychotherapy Awarding Body (CPCAB) counselling programmes up to Diploma and Masters level.

In my first career, I worked as a public relations consultant before moving over to education and coaching. Growing up, my family lived abroad, so I attended schools in West Africa, America and England. My first degree is from the University of Nottingham (Politics BA Hons) and my Masters (Integrative Arts Psychotherapy) is from IATE, London, gained in 2011.