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Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday: 09:00-19:00

Thursday: 09:00-16:00

Friday: Admin

Weekends: Closed

Whatever has brought you here, you don't need to arrive with all the answers or even know where to begin. We'll work that out together.

I believe the relationship we build is at the heart of therapy. Trust takes time, and I don't expect you to tell me everything straight away. You're the expert in your own life; my role is to bring experience, perspective and curiosity as we make sense of things together.

One of the greatest privileges of this work is seeing people begin to understand themselves differently. Again and again, I've seen that the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that cause us the greatest distress often make much more sense once we understand how they've been shaped over time. Many of the ways we struggle today began as ways our minds learned to protect us. As understanding grows, shame often begins to soften, and that's where meaningful change can begin.

Whether you're living with anxiety, OCD, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties, loss, or simply feeling stuck, we'll work together with curiosity rather than judgement. Sometimes it can feel as though life has become tangled. Rather than trying to pull everything apart at once, we'll gently untangle those threads together, one at a time.

If you're wondering whether therapy is right for you, I offer a complimentary 15–20 minute introductory conversation. It gives us the opportunity to meet, talk about what's bringing you to therapy, and decide whether working together feels like the right fit.

There isn't a set formula for therapy because there isn't a set formula for people. Your life has been shaped by what's happened to you, what hasn't happened to you, the people around you and the experiences you've had. Nobody else has lived your life, so we'll shape our work around you.

One of the first things we'll do together is build a shared understanding of what's happening. Rather than seeing your difficulties as separate problems, we'll begin to understand how your experiences, thoughts, emotions and behaviours connect. We'll also notice your strengths, values and existing resources. Together, this becomes our roadmap, helping us decide where to focus our work.

There isn't a right or wrong way to come to therapy. Some people know exactly where they want to begin, while others aren't sure where to start. Both are completely okay. We'll work at a pace that feels manageable, taking time to understand what your thoughts, feelings and behaviours may be trying to communicate.

The work doesn't stop when the session ends. It's often the small steps between sessions that create lasting change. We'll think together about how to make those steps achievable, review your progress and adapt our work as needed.

As your confidence grows, we'll review how often we meet. Many people begin with weekly sessions before moving to fortnightly and then monthly appointments. I don't think of therapy as ending with a final goodbye. I prefer to think of it as pressing pause. Life changes, and if you need more support in the future, we simply press play again for as long as it's helpful.

I hope you leave therapy with a better understanding of yourself, greater confidence in your own judgement, and knowing when to reach out for support and when to dare something on your own. If that happens, together we'll have done a good job.

Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting. You might have been thinking about it for weeks, months or even years before getting in touch. Finding the right therapist is important, and I don't believe anyone should feel under pressure to commit before they've had the chance to see if we feel like a good fit. That's why I offer a complimentary 15–20 minute introductory conversation, usually online or by telephone, although if you're local to Weybridge and would prefer to meet face to face, I'm happy to do that too.

During this conversation, we'll talk about what's brought you to therapy and why now feels like the right time to reach out. It's an opportunity for you to ask questions, get a feel for how I work and decide whether I'm the right therapist for you. There is no obligation to continue afterwards.

If we decide to work together, our first full session is about beginning to understand you and your story. We'll explore what's been happening, what you'd like to be different and what you hope to gain from therapy. There is no pressure to tell me everything in one session. We'll work at a pace that feels manageable, and together we'll begin to build a shared understanding of what's happening and where you'd like to go.

Most people begin with weekly sessions, although we can review this together depending on your circumstances and the support you feel you need. If a regular appointment isn't practical, my online booking system also allows you to book sessions around your availability.

I hold Accredited Status with the ÌÇÐĹÙÍø and am registered with Allianz, AXA, WPA and Aviva as a counsellor, psychotherapist and EMDR therapist.

Whether you choose to continue with me or another therapist, I hope you'll leave our introductory conversation feeling heard, understood and a little clearer about what comes next.

I work Monday through Thursday from 09:00.

I am a ÌÇÐĹÙÍø Accredited Integrative Psychotherapist and CPCAB Level 6 qualified Therapeutic Counselling Supervisor. Alongside my supervision work, I maintain a busy private practice working with individuals aged 13 and over, couples, and incorporating EMDR where appropriate. My clinical practice has evolved to focus particularly on OCD, anxiety disorders, trauma and grief.

My career has included relationship counselling with Relate and seven years volunteering with Cruse Bereavement Support, where I worked as a bereavement counsellor, later as a supervisor, and subsequently supervising other Cruse supervisors.

Whilst there are times when simply telling the story of a client is exactly what is needed, I find the richest supervision comes from slowing the work down and becoming curious about the therapeutic process. Together we can make sense of what is unfolding between you and your client, reflect on your own responses, and consider how this informs the work.

I often draw on exploring from different perspectives, encouraging deeper reflection rather than simply searching for answers.

My approach is warm, collaborative and thoughtfully challenging. Rather than encouraging dependence on my opinions, I aim to help you develop confidence in your own reflective capacity and clinical judgement.

Choosing a supervisor is about more than qualifications; it's about finding someone whose values and way of thinking feel like a good fit. My hope is that you leave our sessions with greater confidence in your ability to think, reflect and make sense of your work.

Good supervision is far more than a professional requirement; it protects clients, supports therapists and nurtures professional growth.

For me, supervision is a professional thinking partnership. It is one of the most authentic conversations we have in our working lives, creating space for two professionals to think together with openness, curiosity and honesty. Whether you are newly qualified or highly experienced, my role is not simply to answer questions, but to help you think more clearly, see different perspectives and grow in confidence as a therapist.

Alongside my supervision work, I maintain an active private practice working with individuals, couples and EMDR. I enjoy helping therapists build formulations rather than simply searching for interventions. We can easily become caught up in day-to-day practice, but supervision offers an opportunity to step back, recognise patterns and make sense of what is unfolding beneath the surface.

I draw flexibly on Hawkins and Shohet's Seven-Eyed Model to support our thinking rather than direct it. Together we can explore client work, your own responses, ethical dilemmas, relational dynamics and the wider influences shaping the work, helping you develop confidence in your clinical judgement.

Supervision is also about your professional development. Alongside client work, we may reflect on specialist interests, career direction and, for those in private practice, sustainable workloads, boundaries, fees, practice development and building a business that supports both your clients and your own wellbeing.

Above all, I hope supervision becomes somewhere you genuinely look forward to coming. A place where successes are celebrated, uncertainties explored without judgement, curiosity encouraged and difficult conversations welcomed. If you leave each session thinking more deeply, feeling more confident and seeing your work from a fresh perspective, then I believe our supervision has been worthwhile.

I don't believe therapists are supposed to practise without a safety net.

Good supervision provides that safety net. Not because therapists are expected to be perfect, but because they aren't. Therapeutic work is complex, and feeling uncertain, getting stuck or needing another perspective isn't a sign that something has gone wrong—it's part of practising responsibly. For me, that safety net is built on trust, knowledge, curiosity and the confidence to acknowledge both what we know and what we don't know.

Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and explore whether we are a good fit. Finding the right supervisor isn't about choosing the most experienced person; it's about finding someone with whom you feel able to think, question, reflect and grow.

We'll begin with you: your role, your experience of supervision, what has helped you grow and what you're looking for now. I'll probably ask as many questions as you do, because I'm interested not only in the work you do, but in how you make sense of it. The client work you bring is important, but for me it is also the starting point for understanding how you think, how you work and how you are developing as a therapist.

Together we'll explore your strengths, the challenges you're facing and the areas in which you'd like to grow. We'll also discuss our working agreement, confidentiality, record keeping, supervision frequency and any professional requirements relevant to your work.

My hope is that you'll leave our first meeting with a sense that supervision is somewhere you don't have to have all the answers. A place where you can explore difficult work, acknowledge mistakes without fear of judgement, question your assumptions, build confidence in your own thinking and continue growing as a therapist.

I offer supervision online or face to face from my practice in Weybridge (KT13).