Welcome 

Before embarking on therapy, training, or any professional relationship, it’s important that you can get a genuine sense of who you’ll be working with and whether they feel like the right fit for your needs.​ I’ve shared plenty of information below to help you get to know me and my approach, but you’re always welcome to get in touch if there’s something more you’d like to ask.
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What I'm like to work with
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A central aim in my practice is that you feel safe, respected, and in control. I actively work to equalise power dynamics, offer genuine choice in how we “do therapy,” and adapt the process to suit you.

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People often describe me as open‑minded, curious, and non‑judgemental. I’m also very down to earth; I don’t hide behind a professional mask or baffle you with jargon. While I’ve worked hard to develop deep professional skills, I won’t position myself as an out‑of‑touch “expert.” You are the expert on your own life, and therapy works best when we’re real with one another and build an authentic relationship.

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Professional Background
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I have 10+ years’ experience across community counselling services, the NHS, charities, educational settings, sports and exercise contexts, mental health and social care, and I established my Private Practice in 2017.

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I also teach and research in counselling and psychotherapy, therapy ethics and human rights, behaviour/lifestyle change, health psychology, sport, performance & music psychology, and expressive/creative arts therapies. My research includes 20+ peer‑reviewed publications, establishing the concept of Creative Therapeutic Flow, and I co‑originated Arts for the Blues—an evidence‑based creative psychological therapy now used in NHS and other settings.

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If you’d like the full professional story, see: Professional Background and Qualifications & Training.

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What I can help with
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I have specialties supporting people in:​

• Creative & high‑performance industries

• Neurodivergent realities

• Major life or career transitions

• Body image, lifestyle and eating concerns

• Coercive control, domestic abuse, and high‑demand groups/cults

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I also regularly work with:

• Depression; anxiety & panic; stress and everyday concerns

• Trauma and Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Attachment problems

• Confidence, assertiveness & self‑esteem

• Relationship and family difficulties

• Workplace and career issues; performance pressures (including athletic)

• Spiritual, religious & transpersonal experiences

• Serious illness, cancer, existential or end‑of‑life concerns

• Changing habits and health behaviours

• Personality‑related concerns

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Not sure if your situation fits? The list isn’t exhaustive, so please feel free to ask.

For a more detailed list, see Issues I Work With.

A Note on Hope & Change:
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Many people worry they’ve been stuck for too long to change. In my experience – both personally and professionally – this isn’t the case. With the right support, there is almost always light at the end of the tunnel, and meaningful shifts can sometimes happen sooner than you think.​
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How We Can Work Together
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• Online therapy via Microsoft Teams

• Walk & Talk therapy in New Mills, High Peak

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Curious about whether we might be a good fit? If you have any questions or would just like more information, I welcome enquiries – get in touch and we can explore what you need.

 

Helpful Links

• My Approach & Ways of Working – humanistic, pluralistic, holistic, and radically person‑centred

• Professional Background – clinical experience, research, publications, and projects

• Qualifications & Training – full list of degrees, registrations, and CPD

• Issues I Work With – comprehensive list by theme

• Contact – enquire or book