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Therapy begins with a simple act of hope - the belief that change is possible
For as long as I can remember, people have turned to me when they needed to be heard. I’ve always cared deeply about understanding others and being alongside them in difficult times. Over the years, this calling grew into my work as a counsellor, where I now offer a safe, supportive space for people to explore, heal, and grow.
Like everyone, I’ve faced my own struggles, including grief and difficult life transitions. Over 20 years ago, after a divorce, I moved to the UK and built a new life here. Today I live in Carterton, on the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds, with my husband and our much-loved black cat, Monty.
Alongside my private practice, I also work within the NHS, where I support people who feel trapped, overwhelmed, or helpless. These experiences have deepened my belief that therapy can provide not only relief but also hope and direction.
I offer an integrative approach, which means I can draw on different therapeutic models to suit your unique needs. My aim is to meet you exactky where you are - emotionally, mentally, and in your own time.
What to expect
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. Here’s a little about how I work, so you can feel more at ease:
Your first session is a chance to talk about what brings you to therapy and what you hope for. There’s no pressure to share everything at once — we go at your pace.
Confidentiality is central to our work. What you share stays between us, unless there are serious concerns about safety.
The length of therapy can vary. Some people come for a short period (around 6 weeks), while others prefer longer-term support.
We can review this together as we go.
The pace is yours. Therapy can feel challenging at times, but it’s also a safe space where you don’t need to have the “right words.” Even silence can be part of the process.
Endings matter. If and when you decide to finish, we’ll work together to bring our sessions to a thoughtful close.
How I work
I see therapy as a gentle collaboration — a space where we slow things down, listen deeply, and find the threads that can bring you back into balance. My approach is integrative, which simply means I draw from different methods to discover what works best for you.
I work with many of the struggles people carry every day — anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, grief, or feeling stuck in relationships. What interests me most is how our mind, body, and nervous system are connected. Anxiety or low mood isn’t “just in your head” — it can be linked to an overworked nervous system, to the brain–gut connection, or even to the way our body holds inflammation.
Together, we might use talking therapy, reflection, and psychoeducation — understanding what’s happening in your nervous system, and learning simple ways to regulate and soothe it. The vagus nerve, for example, plays a powerful role in helping us move from survival mode back into a state of calm and connection.
How we might work together
Weekly 50-minute sessions, usually online
Gentle check-ins or monthly catch-ups once therapy is complete, if you’d like
Space to explore, learn, and restore balance at your own pace
A belief that you already hold the resources within you to heal — therapy is about helping you unlock them
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