I am psychotherapy practitioner with more than ten years of experience in helping individuals navigate complex emotional challenges. Areas that I often work with are:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Self-esteem
• Stress management
• Relationship dynamics
• Emotional regulation
• Communication skills
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At the core of my approach is the belief that every individual has the capacity for growth and change. By exploring how you interact with others, I can help you explore how your early life experiences and unconscious behaviours shape your current relationships and self-perception. This insight allows us to develop healthier coping mechanisms, improve communication, and foster more meaningful connections with others.

I have worked with clients to uncover the underlying drivers of their emotional pain, which were sometimes rooted in past trauma or negative experiences, unhelpful thinking or unhealthy relational patterns, or event current stressors. I place a strong emphasis on improving self-esteem and helping clients cultivate a more balanced self-image. By identifying and reworking negative self-talk, clients can build a stronger sense of self-worth and empowerment.  For relationship issues, I work with you to improve communication and understand the dynamics at play, helping you form healthier and more fulfilling relationships with others.

Life can be stressful and sometimes you need some support to help you manage daily life. Through working with me we can identify what’s triggering your stress and develop practical techniques to handle it better, whether that’s through mindfulness, setting boundaries, or improving time management.

TA therapy looks at how early life experiences and patterns in relationships might be shaping the way you feel today. By gaining insight into these patterns, you can break free from negative cycles, improve communication, and build stronger, healthier connections with those around you.  Using Transactional Analysis, I work closely with clients to help them better understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and how these influence their interactions with others. I combine evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a warm and supportive therapeutic environment, empowering clients to unlock their full potential and lead more fulfilling, emotionally healthy lives. I am committed to continuous professional development and I work with clinical academics to keep up to date with the latest research in psychotherapy and mental health, ensuring that clients receive the most effective, compassionate care.

My Experience

Previously I have volunteered as a therapist for Devon Carers and the Iron Mill Counselling services. Currently I am on two committees focusing on research (UK Association of TA Research; European Association of TA theory and development research) with the aim of keeping informed of the latest therapeutic developments for my clients. I offer short and long term therapy for clients depending on what they bring and this is agreed upon on an individual basis. I am also a researcher within the University of Exeter across the medical school and psychology focusing on chronic health conditions, health outcomes, and perinatal mental health.