Online Psychotherapy, Coaching, EMDR & Supervision
Individual Psychotherapy
There are times when the emotional impact of life can become too much to manage alone. You may be experiencing anxiety, low mood, overwhelm, burnout or the effects of trauma, or perhaps you have reached a point where you simply want to understand yourself and your experiences more deeply.
As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I offer a warm, non judgemental space where you can talk openly about what is happening for you. I work collaboratively, taking time to understand your individual experiences rather than applying a one size fits all approach. Together, we can explore what has brought you to therapy, what may be keeping you stuck and what you would like to be different. My therapeutic work is particularly informed by my experience of working with neurodivergence, trauma and the emotional impact of caring for others. I have a particular interest in supporting parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people, many of whom have spent years putting their own needs aside. The cumulative effects of stress, advocacy, uncertainty and constantly responding to your child's needs can have a significant impact on your own emotional wellbeing.
For some parents, the experience of raising a neurodivergent child can also bring up experiences from their own childhood or relationships with their parents. As you begin to understand your child's needs differently, you may also start to reflect on your own experiences of being parented and recognise patterns, feelings or difficulties that have been carried through the generations. Therapy can provide a space to gently explore these experiences and consider how they may be affecting you now, including where you may be beginning to question or explore your own neurodivergence. This is not about looking back for someone to blame, but about developing a greater understanding of yourself, your experiences and the patterns that may have shaped you. By making sense of what has happened, it can become possible to respond differently and create new ways of relating within your own family.
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My professional understanding of these experiences has also been informed by lived experience, alongside many years of clinical work and research. This has deepened my appreciation of how complex family experiences can be and how important it is to create a space where people can make sense of their experiences without judgement.
I also recognise that neurodivergent adults may reach therapy at different points in their lives. You may already have a diagnosis, be considering whether you are neurodivergent, or simply have a growing sense that some of your experiences have never quite made sense. You may be beginning to recognise aspects of yourself through understanding your child's neurodivergence, or reflecting on experiences from earlier in your life. Therapy can provide space to explore this without pressure to reach a particular conclusion.
My approach is always tailored to you. Depending on what you need, therapy may involve exploring past experiences, understanding patterns in relationships, developing greater self awareness, working with difficult emotions or finding ways to manage the challenges you are facing now. Sometimes the focus will be on understanding what has happened; at other times it may be about finding a way forward. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches within my integrative practice, adapting these to the individual rather than expecting you to fit a particular model. Where appropriate, we can also consider whether EMDR may be helpful when trauma or distressing experiences continue to have an impact.
Whether you are seeking therapy because you feel overwhelmed, are struggling with the demands of family life, are exploring your own neurodivergence, or want to understand the impact of past experiences, I offer a space where you can slow down, make sense of what you are experiencing and begin to understand yourself with greater compassion.
Therapeutic Coaching
Sometimes what parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people need is not therapy, but the opportunity to pause, think clearly and reconnect with themselves.
Therapeutic coaching combines the reflective space of coaching with the depth of understanding that comes from my many years of experience as a psychotherapist. It is a collaborative, future-focused approach that supports you to explore where you are now, where you would like to be and what might help you get there. Grounded in psychological understanding and informed by trauma, it recognises the emotional impact that prolonged stress, caregiving and life experiences can have, whilst helping you build on your strengths and move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
Many of the parents I work with have spent years responding to one challenge after another, often putting their own needs to one side. Therapeutic coaching provides dedicated time to focus on you. It is a space without judgment, where you can step back from the day-to-day pressures, recognise your strengths and gain greater clarity about the changes you want to make. It acknowledges that whilst you cannot always change your circumstances, you can develop the confidence, perspective and resilience to navigate them differently.
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My therapeutic coaching approach is tailored to your individual needs and grounded in my many years of supporting parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people. Rather than giving advice or telling you what you should do, I work alongside you, asking thoughtful questions that help you discover solutions which feel authentic, achievable and right for you.
Therapeutic coaching can be particularly helpful if you are navigating change, rebuilding confidence after burnout, balancing your own needs alongside those of your family, managing the emotional demands of caregiving, or looking to move from simply surviving towards living with greater confidence, purpose and balance.
Unlike psychotherapy, therapeutic coaching focuses primarily on the present and the future, helping you gain insight, strengthen self-awareness and take meaningful steps towards the life you want to create. Where deeper emotional healing or trauma processing is needed, we can discuss whether psychotherapy or EMDR may be a more appropriate approach.
EMDR Therapy
Sometimes the experiences we go through leave a lasting impact that talking alone cannot fully resolve. Many of the parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people I work with have spent years navigating repeated crises, difficult experiences with services, uncertainty around diagnosis, living with behaviours that feel challenging or distressing, or the relentless demands of caregiving. Over time, these experiences can leave you feeling as though you are constantly living in survival mode.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process distressing or traumatic experiences, so they no longer carry the same emotional intensity or continue to affect your life in the present.
EMDR can be particularly helpful for parents who have experienced trauma linked to pregnancy or birth, medical experiences, their child's diagnosis journey, school-related challenges, repeated experiences of feeling unheard or misunderstood, or the ongoing emotional impact of supporting a child whose behaviours can at times feel challenging or distressing. Often it is not one single event that feels overwhelming, but the cumulative effect of living under chronic stress for months or even years. EMDR can help your brain process these experiences, reducing their emotional impact and allowing you to respond to the present without being held back by the past.
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As a trauma-informed EMDR therapist, I tailor the process to your individual needs and always work at a pace that feels safe and manageable. EMDR is never about rushing into difficult memories. We first develop the resources and emotional stability needed to ensure you feel supported throughout the process, before gently working alongside you to process experiences that may have kept you feeling stuck.
Many people find that once these experiences have been processed, they feel calmer, more emotionally resilient and better able to respond to the challenges of everyday life. My role is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you feel understood, supported and able to move forward without carrying the same emotional burden.
Parent & Carer Consultation
Parenting a neurodivergent child or young person can often feel isolating, particularly when conventional parenting advice does not reflect your family's experiences. Many of the parents and carers I work with tell me they have spent years questioning themselves, trying different approaches or feeling misunderstood by others who do not fully appreciate the realities of their day-to-day lives.
Parent and carer consultation offers a supportive, collaborative space to explore the challenges you are facing whilst developing a deeper understanding of your child's individual needs. Drawing on over 16 years of clinical experience working with neurodivergent children, young people and their families, I work alongside you to make sense of what may be happening and identify approaches that feel realistic, compassionate and sustainable for your family.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to supporting a neurodivergent child or young person. Together, we explore what may be driving your child's behaviour, consider how their neurodivergence influences the way they experience the world, and look at practical, neurodiversity-affirming approaches that build on your child's strengths and meet their individual needs.
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Parent and carer consultation is also a space to recognise the impact that supporting your child can have on you. Many parents and carers have spent so long advocating for their child that they have had little opportunity to reflect on their own experiences. We make space for both. As your understanding and confidence grow, so too can your ability to respond with greater calm, compassion and confidence, whilst recognising the importance of your own wellbeing.
Whether you are navigating assessment or diagnosis, school attendance difficulties, emotionally based school avoidance, a PDA profile, behaviours that at times feel challenging or distressing, or simply feeling unsure about the best way to support your child, parent and carer consultation offers a warm, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard, understood and supported. Every family is different, and our work together will always be tailored to your individual circumstances.
Consultancy & Training for Schools
Alongside my clinical work with parents and carers, I provide training and consultancy for schools and educational settings, supporting staff to develop a deeper understanding of neurodivergence and the experiences of the children, young people and families they work with.
Many school staff are committed to providing the best possible support but can feel uncertain when traditional approaches do not meet the needs of a neurodivergent pupil. This is particularly true when supporting autistic children and young people, those with a PDA profile, or pupils experiencing emotionally based school avoidance, high levels of anxiety or distress, where behaviour may be misunderstood.
Drawing on over 16 years of clinical experience working with neurodivergent children, young people and their families, my training combines current research, clinical knowledge and practical application. Sessions are designed to encourage reflection, build confidence and provide staff with a greater understanding of the individual needs that may sit behind behaviour, communication and emotional regulation.
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Rather than offering one-size-fits-all strategies, I support school staff to think differently about behaviour and engagement, exploring how relationships, communication, expectations and the wider school environment can influence a child's sense of safety, wellbeing and ability to learn.
Training can be tailored to the needs of individual schools and may include topics such as neurodiversity-affirming practice, understanding PDA, supporting emotionally based school avoidance, trauma-informed approaches, emotional regulation, strengthening relationships with families, and creating more inclusive learning environments.
My aim is to help schools develop greater confidence in supporting neurodivergent pupils whilst fostering positive relationships with families, so that children and young people feel understood, supported and able to thrive.
CONTACT ME
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how counselling works, or to arrange an initial assessment appointment. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
You can also text or whatsapp me on 07481 727663. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.