I work from a non-pathologising perspective. While diagnostic labels can be useful and meaningful for some people, I am interested in understanding distress within the context of a person’s life, relationships, environment and experiences. My work is informed by values of social justice, equality and respect for difference.

Before becoming a counsellor, I worked as a paramedic and in social care. Throughout my career, I have been drawn towards working with people who experience marginalisation, stigma, exclusion, or a lack of acceptance. These experiences continue to influence the way I think about people, relationships and therapeutic work.

I have over 2,000 hours of counselling experience and these hours have been gained with students in further and higher education, as well as clients in private practice. I am also a tutor on a Person-Centred Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling, supporting and facilitating the development of counsellors in training.

Following redundancy from a counselling role in a College, I made the decision to commit fully to private practice. What had previously been a part-time practice has since grown into my full-time work. I understand both the rewards and challenges of building a sustainable practice and welcome conversations about professional development, confidence and the realities of working for yourself.

My practice continues to evolve. Alongside counselling, couples work and supervision, I am developing face-to-face therapeutic groups and workshops. Facilitating groups is something I particularly enjoy. I am continually struck by how much we can learn when we come together with openness and curiosity. Groups offer opportunities for shared learning, different perspectives, support and connection—qualities that I also value deeply within supervision.

I remain committed to developing my practice in ways that feel meaningful and aligned with my values.

I am passionate about counselling and continue to feel inspired by hearing people’s stories and witnessing the courage it takes to make changes in their lives. Supervision offers a different but equally rewarding opportunity: a space to think together, reflect on our work and continue developing as practitioners.

For me, supervision is about more than discussing client work. It can also be a space to explore professional identity, ethical dilemmas, self-awareness, confidence, private practice and how we sustain ourselves in a profession that asks a great deal of us.

Whether you are newly qualified, still in training, or an experienced practitioner, I aim to offer a reflective, supportive and gently challenging space where you can continue to develop both personally and professionally.

I also have a spacious therapy room available to rent in Edinburgh for groups, workshops and supervision.