For many Therapists, this work is a second chapter, and that is true for me too. Before training as a Counsellor, I spent many years as a practising artist, deeply immersed in the creative community in Newcastle upon Tyne. Creativity remains a vital part of who I am, and it continues to inform how I work, shaping the way I listen, reflect, and connect with people. ​My time spent in the creative community has brought me into contact with people from a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and lifestyles. I have always been drawn to those who feel different, marginalised, or like they don’t quite fit in. I am deeply curious about the human experience and the many ways people make sense of their lives, relationships, and inner worlds.

 

 Like many people, my path into therapy was shaped by significant life events. A few years after the sudden and tragic loss of my father, I began training as a counsellor. Experiencing grief, heartbreak, and unexpected change firsthand has given me a deep understanding of how disorienting and overwhelming things can feel when your world is turned upside down.  ​When life feels dark, it can be hard to imagine that things might change. I know from experience that hope can feel distant, but I also know it exists. I am passionate about supporting people to find meaning, resilience, and ways forward, helping them not just to survive difficult experiences, but to grow through them at their own pace and in their own way. 

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