A little about me
My path into psychology began with a natural curiosity about people. During my earlier studies and career in IT, I became increasingly interested in the psychological aspects of how people think, interact and navigate change. Personal and family experiences deepened that interest and eventually led me to retrain as a psychologist.
My background in IT project and program management still informs my work: problem-solving, recognising patterns and understanding people within the systems around them. In psychology, that means considering the wider context of someone’s life alongside the difficulties they bring to therapy.
What working with me is like
My manner is warm and practical, with gentle challenge and room for humour. I want us to understand what is happening for you, explore patterns with curiosity and find approaches that make sense in your everyday life.
I bring psychological knowledge and clinical training; you bring knowledge of your own experiences, priorities and circumstances. We work together.
Experience that informs my work
My own lived experience of chronic illness has shaped my understanding of how health can affect identity, relationships and everyday life. This also informed my doctoral research into wellbeing in mast cell disorder.
My interest in neurodivergence is informed by both professional and personal experience. I value taking time to understand each person’s strengths, needs and context, without assuming that any two people’s experiences are the same.