In short: I tailor my approach to you.

You might describe our sessions as an anchor point.

A support for feeling more grounded in your body and in your life.

Slowly and gently easing into the possibility: “Maybe it is okay to be me.”

So much of this is about feeling safe and not judged.

My aim through this work is to help you get to know and love yourself better…

…even if the idea of “loving yourself” currently feels like a dot on the horizon.

Themes I work with – either specific to your role as a parent, or more generally, within the context of your life as a neurodivergent adult, who is also a parent.

(It would be impossible for me to list everything, so please do get in touch if you don’t see what you’re looking for.)

• Anxiety and Depression – Whether linked to parenting, the postnatal period, or part of your day-to-day life.
• Boundaries and Self-Advocacy – Learning to recognise your own needs, set healthy boundaries, and speak up for yourself more easily.
• Burnout and Overwhelm – Helping you understand and recover from emotional, physical, or sensory exhaustion.
• Change and Loss – Support with transitions, identity shifts or grief – even the quiet, invisible kinds.
• Emotional Awareness and Regulation – Understanding your emotions (even when they’re hard to name) and finding ways to respond to them that feel more manageable.
• Executive Function – Exploring how your brain works best when it comes to time, tasks, motivation and daily demands.
• Identity and Unmasking – Asking big questions like: Who am I really? Who am I beyond being a parent? What do I want and need?
• Isolation – That feeling of not belonging, of being unseen or unlovable – and finding new ways to connect.
• Menstrual Cycle Challenges – Support with PMS, PMDD, perimenopause, and the emotional and sensory changes that can come with hormonal shifts.
• Parenting – Supporting you through the intensity of parenting as a neurodivergent adult, especially when old wounds or triggers show up.
• Postnatal Trauma – Making sense of difficult or frightening experiences during birth or postpartum, and finding ways to feel more empowered again.
• Pre and Post-Diagnostic Support – Exploring your suspicions of being autistic or ADHD, or processing what it means for you after a formal diagnosis.
• Psychoeducation – Learning more about how your neurodivergent brain works — and how that can be a source of insight and strength.
• Purpose – Feeling unsure about what really matters to you or where you’re headed — and finding more meaning or direction.
• Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) – Feeling painfully hurt or rejected by small things — perhaps even from your own child — and learning how to navigate those intense emotional reactions.
• Self-Care – Not just the “nice extras”, but building sustainable, real-world ways to tend to your needs.
• Sense of Safety – Exploring how to feel safer in your body, your relationships, and the world around you.
• Sensory Overload – Coping with strong reactions to sounds, lights, textures, smells, and more.
• Shame and Low Self Esteem – That painful feeling of not being “good enough” — as a parent, or as a person — and slowly uncovering the possibility that you are worthy.
• Spirituality – Space to explore spiritual shifts, questions or crises – and how these might be part of your healing.
• Trauma – Working through specific traumatic events or the long-term effects of ongoing stress, invalidation, or not being supported.

Registered Member (MBACP) – British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling – The Psychosynthesis Trust

Certificate in Psychosynthesis Foundations – The Psychosynthesis Trust

Essentials of Psychosynthesis – The Psychosynthesis Trust

Level 2 Peer Mentoring – Adult Learning Wales

A Neuro-Affirming Approach to Working with Autistic Clients – Aspire Autism Consultancy

ADHD in The Therapy Room – A Neuro-Affirming Approach – Aspire Autism Consultancy

Autistic Experiences of Pregnancy, Childbirth & Early Parenting – SWAN (Scotland-based neurodiversity network)

• overwhelm and burnout
• executive function and transitions
• anxiousness and low mood
• self-criticism and negative self-narratives
• managing energy levels
• communication
• self-regulation

I provide a confidential, safe and non-judgmental space for reflection, understanding and acceptance that empowers you to meet your personal goals and needs.

I utilise a strengths-based intuitive approach for you to actualise your unique potential when working towards your goals.  My practice is embedded in my experience of working with children and adults in diverse settings as well as psychological theory and training.  I specialise in ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and Dyspraxia.

I work flexibly with you to schedule your sessions; each session is 1 hour, and I offer an initial free 30-minute consultation to meet each other.

ICF Neurodiversity in Coaching

L7 Executive Coaching

ACA NLP Coaching

CSTD Supervision

Higher MSc Health and Wellbeing

MSc Clinical and Health Psychology

Consultancy ADHD in The Therapy Room – Aspire Autism Consultancy

Psychological Work and Autism Training SpLDs Training – British Psychological Society

Understanding Yourself and Your Neurotype:

• Finally making sense of why you are the way you are. Many neurodivergent people grow up feeling “different” or “wrong” without knowing why. We can work through understanding your diagnosis (or self-diagnosis) – what it means for you, your strengths, and your challenges.
• De-masking and authenticity: Learning to unmask and be your true self, rather than constantly trying to fit in or ‘perform’ neurotypicality, which can be incredibly exhausting. This often involves exploring the cost of masking on your mental and physical health.
• Building self-acceptance and self-compassion: Moving away from self-criticism or shame about your neurodivergence, and learning to treat yourself with kindness and understanding.

Managing Overwhelm and Burnout:

• Sensory overload: Developing strategies to identify sensory triggers and manage intense sensory experiences, whether that’s noise, light, textures, or smells.
• Autistic burnout or ADHD burnout: This is a very real and often debilitating experience. We can explore what leads to your burnout (e.g., masking, over-scheduling, sensory demands) and develop sustainable strategies to recover and prevent it.
• Emotional dysregulation: For example, intense emotions, meltdowns, or shutdowns. We can work on understanding the triggers for these, developing healthier coping mechanisms, and improving emotional regulation skills.

Navigating Relationships and Social Interactions:

• Communication differences: Understanding your own communication style and how it might differ from neurotypical expectations, and learning strategies for clearer, more effective communication – whether that’s with family, friends, or colleagues.
• Social anxiety and misunderstandings: Processing past social difficulties, reducing anxiety around social situations, and developing ways to connect with others authentically. This isn’t about changing who you are, but finding ways to navigate social interactions that feel comfortable and genuine for you.
• Boundaries: Learning to set clear and healthy boundaries in relationships to protect your energy and needs.
• Neurodiverse relationships: If you’re in a neurodiverse relationship (e.g., one partner is neurotypical, the other neurodivergent), we can explore communication patterns and mutual understanding.

Addressing Co-occurring Mental Health Concerns:

• We can work on:
  • Anxiety: Managing intense worry, social anxiety, performance anxiety.
  • Depression: Addressing feelings of sadness, low motivation, or hopelessness.
  • Trauma: Processing experiences of invalidation, bullying, or systemic ableism.

Life Transitions and Daily Living:

• Identity exploration: Whether it’s gender identity, sexuality, or simply understanding who you are outside of neurotypical expectations.
• Coping with change: Neurodivergent individuals often find transitions challenging. We can work on strategies to manage big life changes (e.g., moving, starting a new job, relationship changes).
• Advocacy: Learning to advocate for your needs in educational settings, the workplace, or with healthcare providers.

My way of working is about building a unique neuroaffirming therapeutic approach that truly fits you, honours your neurodivergence, and helps you achieve what you want from our time together. My goal is to create a therapeutic relationship and environment where you feel genuinely safe, understood, and comfortable enough to be your authentic self. This allows us to focus on what you want to work on, in a way that respects your neurotype and truly supports your wellbeing. Whether that might be communication style, sensory requirements, structure and predictability for our sessions, or managing energy and overwhelm, my adjustments aren’t concessions; they are fundamental to creating an effective therapeutic space for you.

I adapt my theoretical approach to your needs and expectations – drawing upon my core psychodynamic model, but also using person-centred and compassion focused therapies. What it means is that I use my deep understanding of how your past experiences shape you (psychodynamic) to help us explore the roots of your feelings,thoughts and behaviour, especially considering how autism and/or ADHD might have shaped those experiences. But, I always do this while listening closely to you and respecting your unique way of being (person-centred), because you are the expert on yourself. And throughout our work, we actively work on developing kindness and understanding towards yourself (compassion-focused), helping you navigate challenges with more warmth and less self-criticism.

BA Sociology

CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

Best Practice when Supporting Autistic Clients – Aspire Autism Consultancy

ADHD in The Therapy Room – Aspire Autism Consultancy

I work relationally, using Transactional Analysis (TA) to help people make sense of what’s happening in their lives—why certain patterns keep repeating, and what changes might lead to more satisfying outcomes. TA is one of the most accessible and practical forms of psychology, and I use it to support clients in developing greater self-awareness and understanding.

I truly believe that with insight into who we are today—shaped by our past experiences and relationships—we gain the ability to make different choices. That awareness opens the door to transformation, not only in how we feel, but also in how we relate to others.

A key part of my work involves psychoeducation—sharing TA concepts in a way that’s easy to understand and apply. I want clients to leave each session with something tangible: a deeper sense of well-being, and tools they can use to reinforce their learning and support real change in their everyday lives.

The counselling relationship is unique and deeply personal. To ensure we’re the right fit, I offer a free 20-minute introductory session, giving us both the chance to meet, explore what you’re looking for, and see how we might work together.

• Burnout
• Bullying
• Confidence and self-esteem
• Coping strategies
• Depression and low mood
• Difficulties within the workplace
• Emotional regulation
• Exploring neurodiversity issues 
• OCD
• Relationships with family and partners
• Self-awareness

Diploma in Transactional Analysis Counselling (TA Works)

Certificate in Organisational and Educational Transactional Analysis (Groups and Teams in the System) (TA Works)

Certificate in Working with Couples (The Berne Institute)

In training to become a Certified Transactional Analyst (C)

Best Practice when Supporting Autistic Clients – Aspire Autism Consultancy 

ADHD in The Therapy Room – Aspire Autism Consultancy 

Working With Neurodivergent Couples and Relationships – Aspire Autism Consultancy

Topics include: 

Inertia and Burnout 

Anxiety 

Post Traumatic Stress 

Disordered Eating 

Gender & Identity 

Co-associated conditions

I am a Transactional Analysis (TA) trained counsellor and use TA theory and concepts in my work.  TA counselling focuses on building and strengthening the Adult Ego State, our ‘here and now’ reality.  I work collaboratively with clients to understand what is impacting them in the present, which may stem from past events or concerns about the future. 

My intention is to empower clients to develop their autonomy and sense of self, to view themselves and their world differently and to facilitate positive change and transformation in their lives. 

I am committed to continuous professional development and I regularly attend CPD training and supervision to ensure I offer the best support to my clients.

• Support when waiting for or having received a neurodivergence diagnosis
• Masking & exhaustion/burnout
• Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
• Emotional dysregulation
• Depression and low mood
• Anxiety
• Low self-esteem
• Grief & loss
• Relationship issues
• Relationship with food and body
• Supporting Couples who are in neurodiverse and neurodivergent relationships 

Foundation and Diploma Transactional Analysis Counselling – TA Works

Certificate in working with Couples – Berne Institute 

Certificate in working therapeutically with clients outdoors – The Centre of Natural Reflection, Derbyshire

A Neuro-Affirming Approach to Working with Autistic Clients – Aspire Autism Consultancy 

ADHD in The Therapy Room – Aspire Autism Consultancy 

Working with Neurodivergent Couples and Relationships: A Neuro-Affirming Approach – Aspire Autism Consultancy

Attendance of Aspire Consultancy’s Monthly CPD Group focusing on Neurodiversity. 

I am an Integrative counsellor, blending three theories, Person-Centred, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, to find the best balance for each individual. Whilst that may sound complicated, it means is that I am here to listen and really hear what you are saying without any judgement. We might look at what has happened in the past, or at tools to help manage the future, but each session is led by you.

I offer face-to-face counselling at Eastham Hall on the Wirral Peninsula. It is a lovely, peaceful setting and a safe space to explore what is happening for you, and what a diagnosis means for you, whether you suspect you may be neurodivergent, you are exploring diagnosis or have already received your diagnosis.

• Identity Exploration
• Anxiety and Depression
• Bereavement
• Fertility
• Life Changes
• Rejection Sensitivity
• Stress and Burnout
• Anger
• Limerence
• Aphantasia
• Relationship Difficulties

BSc (Open)

CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling

FIL Rainbow Baby Specialist

FIL Infertility Specialist

A Neuro-Affirming Approach to Working with Autistic Clients Aspire Autism Consultancy

Working With Neurodivergent Couples and Relationships-A Neuro-Affirming Approach-Aspire Autism Consultancy

ADHD in The Therapy Room – Aspire Autism Consultancy

ADHD Coaching – What is it and Who is it for? – Aspire Autism Consultancy

I am currently undertaking Aphantasia Therapist Training.

I also regularly attend online webinars held by  ADDITUDE – The Grove, and attend the online ADHD Women’s Palooza each year.