My style... done your way...
Walking-Talking Therapy
As someone who likes to move around a lot, I understand that not everyone wants to be confined to a chair or even a room. That’s why I specialise in “walking and talking” therapy. I’m based in the beautiful area of Rye, with the beach just a few miles away, and I offer sessions where we walk through fields and country lanes while we talk about whatever’s on your mind. If you have a dog, you’re very welcome to bring them along; if not, my Lab is always happy to step in.
Art Therapy
If walking isn’t your thing, that’s completely fine. I also offer therapy that uses a variety of hands-on materials to keep your hands busy - from my extensive collection of fidget toys to a range of art supplies. These can be especially helpful if you find eye contact or sitting still uncomfortable, as they give you something practical to focus on while we gently explore what’s going on for you at a pace that feels safe.
Remote Personalised Therapy
Personalised therapy, for me, is about finding what genuinely works for you. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I take time to understand your personality, background, and what you want to get out of therapy, then shape our sessions around that. I might draw on different approaches—such as CBT, open-ended talking therapy, or mindfulness—to match how you think and feel. The plan can shift as you do, so the therapy moves with you and feels consistently supportive and effective over time.
About me
I began this journey with a simple hope: that I might help someone avoid the long, painful experience I went through. For years, I was bounced from one crisis team to another, with promises of help and support that never really appeared. Eventually, I found a private therapist who completely changed my world.
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I’ll be honest - I was very sceptical at first. It wasn’t my first time trying therapy, and my walls were high. But, over time, they gently worked with me, chipping away at those walls and helping me process things I didn’t even realise I was still carrying, as well as the issues that had originally brought me there. It was around this time that, after nearly 20 years in the healthcare industry supporting patient groups, I decided to move into a more therapeutic role myself.
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Your experiences and your life are completely your own; no one can ever fully know what it’s like to be you. But I’ve found that my own personal experiences help me offer a deeper level of understanding and empathy. I know it’s not easy to reach out and start this process, but with the right support, it really can become easier.
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I won’t promise to “fix” you overnight - that’s not how therapy works. What I can promise is to support you in understanding and working through your challenges at a pace that feels right for you. Together, we’ll gently explore what’s on your mind and tackle things one step at a time, in a way that feels safe and manageable. I never want anyone to leave a session feeling cut off, so I do my best to make sure you feel supported throughout the process.
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I also believe this industry should be properly regulated. It genuinely worries me that people can call themselves counsellors or therapists without any formal training or qualifications. The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) is a leading professional body in the UK that sets ethical standards and promotes safe, competent practice. All of my training has been through programmes developed in line with their guidelines and accredited by them, and I follow their strict guidelines as I firmly believe this is how counselling should be offered.
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