About me

I have a specialist interest and post-qualification training, in neurodiversity and the psychological
and physical effects of trauma. I am motivated to support clients who are curious about possible
neurodivergent traits or who have been diagnosed Autistic or ADHD.

My previous psychotherapeutic work has been within charity and university settings and before
training as a psychotherapist I spent 10+ years in the corporate sector. I therefore understand work-
place stress and the effects of burnout.

Ways of Working

I see adults online using the platform, Google Meet. I have a passion for focusing on the strengths of my
clients in a neuro-affirming way, whilst exploring their difficulties. Building a safe and trusting
relationship forms the foundation of the therapy so that more explorative work around trauma and
mental health difficulties is possible. Strategies that support self-acceptance, identity development
and emotional regulation for instance, are interwoven throughout.

The effects of childhood experiences, environments and cultural/societal influences all play a part in
how we think and behave. I consider all of these aspects alongside the neurodevelopmental and
biological makeup of my clients to understand each unique individual I work with.

My core training is in psychodynamic psychotherapy which makes sense of thoughts, feelings and
patterns of behaviour based on our early years’ experiences. I incorporate elements of CBT and
continue to enhance my skillset by keeping abreast of current neurodevelopmental research. I draw
on theories of attachment and trauma, but ultimately, I am led by the needs of my clients as we
work collaboratively together.

I am an Accredited member of the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists)
and abide by their ethical and professional standards.

The Types of Issues I Support Neurodivergent Clients With 

• Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
• Anger
• Anxiety and panic attacks
• Gender and sexual identity
• Intrusive thoughts
• Low mood and depression
• Organisation, motivation and time management difficulties
• Pre and post diagnosis support
• Rejection sensitivity
• Relationship and social communication difficulties
• Self-harm and suicidal ideation
• Sensory overload and sensory profiling
• Trauma
• Work-place stress

Qualifications

MSc in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy- Birkbeck, University of London

MA in Social Anthropology- University of Manchester

BA in Health Studies- Manchester Metropolitan University

MBACP (Accred) 

Additional CPD Specific to Neurodiversity

Aspire Autism Consultancy- Best Practice when Supporting Autistic Clients

Aspire Autism Consultancy- ADHD in The Therapy Room

Association of Psychological Therapies (APT)- CBT Essentials

Tavistock and Portman- Children’s Brain and Emotional Development

UKTC- Traumatic Bereavement in Children and Young People

Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families- Mentalization-Based Treatment (MBT)

Gabor Maté – A Biopsychosocial View of Attention Deficit Disorder and other Childhood
Developmental Disorders