My Approach to Mental Health and Well-being

My life experiences and personal growth have shaped a grounded, realistic approach to psychotherapy. While I recognise the importance of diagnosis, I look beyond the label to understand the whole person which focuses on a Somatic body-centred approach exploring the connection between the mind, physical body, and spirit to identify and release stress, tension, and trauma.

I believe meaningful change can come from understanding our past, recognising patterns, listening to our bodies, and developing greater self-awareness. "Our connection to nature is our life-force that should be nurtured and preserved"

Nature and Spirituality

Nature has become an important part of my own journey, leading me to explore Celtic spirituality and Shamanic traditions.

My counselling centre is surrounded by gardens, woodland, lakes and wildlife, creating a peaceful space to slow down and reconnect. My love of nature has also led to my passion for bees — I am the proud keeper of 3 hives (delicious honey). This has opened up a new world to my clients both young and old who want to experience nature 'up close and personal'.

Where appropriate, I may incorporate guided journeys, symbolism and elements of Celtic Shamanic practice for clients who feel drawn to them. I see these as complementary approaches to reflection and personal growth, alongside appropriate therapeutic, medical and safeguarding support.

Professional Development

With years of experience, I feel psychotherapy must change. As professionals we encounter domestic abuse almost daily in our therapy rooms.  I have had to do my own research and develop my knowledge sometimes making unnecessary errors along the way. I believe practitioners such as counsellors, and psychotherapists should develop specialist knowledge, critical thinking and professional skills needed to work confidently with complex domestic abuse survivors.

What I Hope to Offer

• My approach brings together psychotherapy, lived experience, nervous-system awareness, combining Somatic therapy, with nature, spirituality and professional education.

• Ultimately, my aim is to create a space where people can slow down, feel heard, & feel connected. 

• Understand themselves more deeply and begin to recognise their capacity for change.

• For professionals, I want to share the knowledge, experience and practical tools I have developed to help them feel more confident when supporting clients experiencing complex and difficult circumstances.

• I do not believe there is one approach that works for everyone. I believe in being curious, remaining open to different perspectives and finding what is meaningful and appropriate for each individual.