Expertise - The people, areas or concerns I work with.

Whether you are looking for private therapy in Birmingham or Shrewsbury

I work with a wide range of difficulties or concerns, offering therapeutic mental health support.

My relational developmental approach is inherently trauma informed. I support people affected by both 'big T' traumas - life changing, deeply distressing events - and the 'little t' traumas: repeated relational misses or hurts that accumulate over time. These often contribute to difficulties like low self-esteem, feeling out of place, anger, or depression.

I offer a space where your cultural background, identity, and lived experience are respected and valued. I understand how our histories, relationships, and environments shape who we are. Factors such as race, culture, heritage, sexuality, gender, and neurodiversity all intersect with our emotional well-being.

My practice is inclusive and attuned to these complexities. I work with care, curiosity, and respect for your whole experience — you’re welcome here just as you are.

Areas in which I work, but not limited to:

Abuse & trauma ADHD & neurodiversity Anger management Anxiety & panic Adoption & attachment difficulties Bullying Chronic illness & health-related stress Depression & low mood Grief & loss Identity Infertility & reproductive challenges Mental Health Issues Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) Suicide Suicidal thoughts & self-harm self-esteem Spirituality & existential concerns

The Professional bit

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Training and Qualifications

I trained at the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute (SPTI), earning an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling and a Master's degree (MSc) in Relational Developmental Integrative Psychotherapy.

I am committed to ongoing professional & personal development, continually updating my knowledge and skills.

I have additional training in Bodywork, and Existential Psychotherapy.

In addition, I hold a BA English and Primary Education with Qualified Teach status (QTS)

Experience

With over five years' experience as a counsellor, I obtained my MSc in May 2025. Alongside my private practice, I have worked with charities, not-for-profit organisations, NHS-affiliated services and a private company offering counselling & psychotherapy.

I'm also just a very normal person, having worn many hats - from teaching in SEND provisions to running my own construction business and working as a mountaineering instructor.

Professional Affiliations

I am a registered member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), and British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) as well as a graduate member of the SPTI.

I adhere strictly to the codes of ethics and professional standards set by these organisations. Links below.

I hold full Professional Liability insurance and have an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring service) certificate.

If you want to learn more about the training, competencies, and standards required for counsellors, psychotherapeutic counsellors and psychotherapists, please refer to the SCoPEd Framework document or, specific to my training, visit the SPTI website

Codes of conduct and ethics

UKCP - Code of Ethics and Professional Practice

SPTI - Code of Ethics

BACP - Ethical Framework