Grief counselling holds a particular meaning for me. I was widowed at 32 while expecting my first child. Navigating profound loss alongside becoming a parent was one of the most challenging times in my life. This lived experience gives me a deep, embodied understanding of grief — its unpredictability, its loneliness and the way it reshapes life. It informs the compassion, steadiness and authenticity I bring to my work. 

Addiction is another area where my understanding is both professional and personal. Having experienced addiction within my own family, I have seen how it affects not only the individual but the whole family system — the worry, shifting roles, emotional exhaustion and the complexity that often goes unseen. This allows me to support both individuals struggling with addiction and family members impacted by it, with empathy and without judgement. 

I am also a mother to a vibrant, fun-loving 12-year-old daughter who is neurodivergent. Supporting her has deepened my understanding of how neurodivergence shapes emotional processing, identity and lived experience. I have also witnessed how grief can be carried by a child — including grieving a parent never met — and how that evolves over time. 

As a pluralistic counsellor, I believe there is no “one size fits all” approach to therapy. Being pluralistic means I am trained to work across a range of therapeutic modalities and tailor our sessions to suit you as an individual. We work collaboratively, drawing on different approaches depending on your needs, preferences and goals. You remain at the centre of the process. 

Whether you are navigating bereavement, addiction, menopause, neurodivergence, workplace stress, caregiving pressures, relationship difficulties or other life transitions, I offer a safe, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can explore your experience at your own pace. 

You do not have to face it alone.