My introduction to therapy was as a client, which helped open my own eyes to new
possibilities of living. While there are a multitude of reasons for any one of us to seek
psychotherapy, there is usually a struggle of some kind that is the prompt to reach for
therapeutic support.

Key to any successful therapy experience is the relationship between therapist and
client. I work to get alongside clients, accepting and acknowledging things as they are,
whilst also working to deepen compassionate understanding and offering possible new
perspectives. This is a collaborative and alive process in the room between us.  

My practice is grounded in a psychodynamic approach, working together to make sense
of your past experiences and earlier relationships, and in doing so generating new
insights around these patterns – or imprints – as they play out in the here and now.
Witnessing our own story within a trusting therapeutic relationship can ‘unstick’ us,
offering more hope, and greater possibilities for change and growth.

I’m also trained in Couples’ Therapy, helping you both step back to see what patterns are
playing out between you and the effect this is having on each of you, and on your
relationship. Working with a trained Couples’ Therapist can shift couples away from
being stuck in reactive patterns, and towards more mutual understanding, connection
and growth. This can be transformative and can help you both move forwards.    

Graduating from Edinburgh University’s Postgraduate Diploma with Merit I am a
registered member of BACP – British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I
undertake regular continuing professional development including training in American
Relational Psychoanalysis and CreativeCoupleWork training at the Centre for Gender
Psychology, London. I’m also cleared with Disclosure Scotland to work with U18s and
have worked in Edinburgh schools.

My professional background includes teaching, working with families, and community
engagement. I also spent 5 years making cheese biscuits for a living, change being an
inevitable part of living. I’m drawn to outside wild spaces and am passionate about
stories and how we tell them (or don’t).

Individual sessions are usually face to face and weekly, are 50 minutes, and are charged
at £55. If need be I can also offer sessions online and by telephone. Couples’ sessions are
also usually face to face, are weekly or fortnightly and can be 60 mins (£80), 75 mins
(£100) or 90 mins (£120).