About me
Growing up in a multicultural and neurodiverse family has sparked a deep interest in examining transgenerational and cultural themes through the lens of therapy. I was trained in relational Transactional Analysis (TA), a therapeutic modality that explores an individual’s personality and how our experiences, particularly those in childhood, have shaped our lives.
I was diagnosed with dyslexia in my late 30s, while completing my second degree, and this experience has contributed to my particular interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those navigating perimenopause, menopause and trauma. I recognise that hormonal changes can significantly affect emotional regulation, sensory processing, executive functioning, identity, relationships and overall wellbeing. These changes can sometimes intensify existing neurodivergent experiences and bring new challenges to everyday life.
I have run my private practice since 2016, supporting individuals and couples from a wide range of professional, cultural, and personal backgrounds, which has enriched my understanding of the diverse experiences, challenges, and strengths people bring to therapy. I have worked therapeutically with students at world-leading universities, delivered therapeutic services for the NHS, and provided counselling in major international media and broadcasting organisations.
I also provide EMDR therapy – please fill out my contact form for more information.
Before my career in therapy, I taught in special-needs schools across London, where I honed my skills in supporting diverse learners.
Ways of Working
I work flexibly and creatively in a soulful and companionate way, emphasising a spirit of mutuality. The relationship between you as a couple and me as a psychotherapist is at the heart of the work. I work with clients from a wide range of personal, cultural, and professional backgrounds, with a particular focus on supporting neurodivergent individuals, regardless of whether they have a formal diagnosis.
In therapy sessions with couples, I aim to:
- create a calm, nonjudgmental space where both partners feel equally heard and feel safe to express their thoughts and feelings. I recognise that everyone engages with therapy differently and therefore work at a pace that feels safe and appropriate for you, both in terms of the therapeutic process and the issues we explore.
- invite you, as a couple, to be more curious and aware so you both can notice some of your communication patterns, cultural influences, early relational experiences, the conscious and unconscious messages we send and receive, and how these factors shape our emotional needs and the ways we express, negotiate, and experience them within an intimate relationship
- a part of our work together is dedicated to exploring neurodiversity, including the strengths and challenges associated with different neurotypes and how these may affect everyday life, particularly intimate relationships
- where appropriate, I also provide psychoeducation, offering relevant knowledge and frameworks that can help both partners distinguish between individual patterns and those associated with neurodivergence
- work collaboratively to understand the roots of conflict and strengthen emotional bonds. I invite my couples to regularly reflect, review and celebrate the smallest achievement.
- I work in a goal focus way. This can be short- and long-term or open-ended
This process helps partners develop a deeper understanding of one another’s experiences and needs, reducing blame, fostering empathy, and supporting more effective communication and a stronger emotional connection within the relationship.
The Types of Issues I Support Neurodivergent Clients With
I work with a range of clients and specialise in working with neurodivergent clients, including couples from diverse cultural backgrounds, including LGBTQ
- I have experience supporting couples with:
- Communication difficulties and recurring conflict
- Work-related stress and work-life balance
- Emotional regulation, overwhelm, and burnout
- Rejection sensitivity and conflict repair
- Intimacy, affection, and emotional connection
- Executive functioning and sharing everyday responsibilities
- Parenting and family life
- Late diagnosis, masking, and identity
- Cultural differences, attachment, and the impact of past experiences
Qualifications
EMDR Therapy
Diploma in Clinical Supervision with an Intersectional Lens
MSc in Psychotherapy
CTA(P) Certified Transactional Analyst
Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
QTS Qualified Teacher Status
MA in Sport Management
BA (Hons) in Education- Physical Education
Accredited member of the BACP, UKCP and EMDR
Additional CPD Specific to Neurodiversity
For over fifteen years, I worked as a specialist teacher and a teaching assistant with children and young adults with complex needs: PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities) and Autism
Experiential Workshop in the Fundamentals of Therapeutic Mentoring in Addressing the Emotional Repercussions of Dyslexia
Regular attendance at Aspire Consultancy’s supervision and forums focusing on a Neuro-Affirming Approach
ADHD in The Therapy Room
Best Practice when supporting Autistic Clients – Autism Training for Therapists & Healthcare Professionals
Working with Neurodivergent Couples in Therapy – “How to Tango to Two Different Beats”
A TA Roadmap to Improve Communication and Connection in ADHD Couples
Living with AuDHD: An 8-week expert course