My story

Formally trained as an opera singer, I came to a point in life where I felt I needed a change of direction.  I decided to train as a Psychotherapist because I know from personal experience how our present lives can be impacted by past experiences, thoughts and beliefs. Having experienced how transformational and empowering therapy can be, I was inspired to help others discover personal happiness and fulfilment. 

I describe myself as an EMDR and Couples Psychotherapist, due to my unique combination of modalties of therapy that I weave together to help both couples and individuals.  Following my graduation of a Postgraduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Salford, UK,  I build up a busy private practice in my home village of Heaton Moor, Manchester.  In January 2022 my family and I relocated to Newcastle, Australia, and in October 2022 I opened my doors once again to clients, this time in Thrive Wellness Hub, in Wickham.   

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I have experience working with both couples and individuals ranging in age from 13-80 and have worked with client issues including depression, anxiety, interpersonal or relational issues, self-harm, suicidal ideation, social anxiety, bereavement, sexual abuse, trauma, domestic violence, addiction, personality disorders and ADHD.

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More recently, in line with my interest in trauma, I have undergone further training in EMDR, specifically attachment-informed EMDR, which goes far deeper that the standard protocols of EMDR, and more directly to the root of trauma and the damaging negative beliefs about self that trauma creates.  In terms of relationship therapy, I am very passionate about the Gottman Method for transformative and lasting change.

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I work in an eclectic and holistic way, recognising the individual and unique needs of each of my clients, and also the vital nature of the body/mind connecting to health and wellbeing.  I am a qualified yoga instructor, and have training in the use of hypnotherapy and CBT.
 

At the heart of my practice is the warm and genuine relationship I develop with my clients, which I believe comes from the therapeutic conditions that I offer; warmth and acceptance, a willingness to understand my clients from their point of view, and a commitment to be genuine and honest in all my interactions.

 

I believe passionately in what I do and I look forward to working with you, whether you are currently in the midst of a crisis, or would like to work towards a more joyous, fulfilled existence, either as an individual, or as a couple, no matter how bad things feel right now.