BA (Hons), Dip Couns, BACP Accredited Counsellor (25844)

I am a BACP-Accredited Counsellor with over 30 years of experience supporting people within the NHS and in private practice. Since 1996, I have worked as a Staff Counsellor in hospital and ambulance services, offering emotional support in environments where pressure, responsibility, and complexity are part of everyday life.

My background includes an Honours Degree in Psychology and a Diploma in Counselling, and I have taught counselling at introductory level. I continue to develop my practice through ongoing training to ensure the work remains thoughtful, grounded, and current.

My work is empathetic, and collaborative.
I aim to create a safe environment where both partners can speak openly, feel heard, and explore what is happening between them without judgment.

Rather than pushing for quick fixes, I support couples to:

• slow down emotional reactions

• understand one another more clearly

• recognise patterns that may be causing distance or pain

• rebuild connection at a pace that feels respectful and manageable

The heart of my approach is being truly listened to, because being acknowledged and understood can be deeply healing in itself.

I have particular experience supporting:

• Neurodivergent–neurotypical couples, including ADHD and autism

• LGBTQ+ couples and partners

• Intercultural and cross-cultural relationships

• Couples navigating communication difficulties, emotional disconnection, or ongoing tension

I work from a place of inclusivity, patience, and respect for difference, helping couples understand one another not by erasing differences, but by making meaningful space for them.