My psycho-therapeutic journey began in 2009 following the death of a dear friend.
Prior to this I worked as a Complimentary therapist and a Maternity nurse, supporting women during early motherhood.
Currently I work for the NHS Maternity Service supporting families during the postnatal trimester with concerns regarding attachment, early infant feeding and mental health issues, such as increased OCD, anxiety and PND
Pre-pandemic I ran a perinatal (PANDAS) anxiety and depression Peer Support Group in Brighton for mothers. Post-pandemic I co-facilitated a perinatal mental health group for Dads, who were either supporting partners with mental health concerns or struggling themselves. Mental health having re-occurred due to attachment issues, lack of family support or fathers witnessing a traumatic birth.
I have counselling experience in areas of loss, fertility, grief, rape, sexual abuse, attachment issues, narcissism, co-dependency, self-worth, menopause, thus covering depression, anxiety and suicidal ideations.
As an alternative practitioner I’m qualified in Massage/Aromatherapy, EFT and Reike. I previously built a therapeutic practice working with clients with conditions such as fibromyalgia, IBS, HIV, fertility, pregnancy, cardiovascular and muscular problems therefore developing an intuitive sense of somatic aliments and individual body language.
I lead a daily yoga and meditation practice alongside a keen interest in nutrition and other forms of holistic, self-compassionate work.
I attend monthly supervision, personal therapy and on-going professional training (CPD). During my psychotherapy training I counselled at Threshold Women’s Wellbeing service Brighton and the Help Counselling service at RSCH.