My younger years were marked by uncertainty and rebellion - often fun, sometimes reckless, and ultimately a time when I seriously neglected myself. Returning to education changed everything. I discovered a passion for understanding people, culture, and society, earning a degree in sociology that opened my eyes to what I'd been searching for.

Travelling through India and volunteering in Kolkata deepened this calling. I witnessed resilience, compassion, and the profound impact of truly seeing someone. It clarified what mattered most to me: supporting people through their struggles.

For nearly 30 years, I channelled this passion into teaching - specialising in special needs and sociology in secondary schools. I loved the work, but over time, what once fulfilled me became oppressive. I felt trapped and overwhelmed by the very thing I'd once loved.

Through my own counselling, I experienced something transformative: closing one door really does open another. I discovered person-centred therapy and knew immediately this was my path forward. I went on to achieve a foundation degree in person-centred counselling, and everything made more sense.

That experience - of feeling stuck, seeking support, and finding a way through - now shapes everything about how I work. I've learned that our lowest moments often propel us toward paths we never imagined possible.

Now I’m a qualified person-centred counsellor and a registered member of the BACP, which means I work in line with their ethical framework - putting clients wellbeing at the heart of the process.

I’ve worked with adults and young people across a range of settings, including colleges, charities and community services; supporting clients with issues such as depression, anxiety, low self-worth, grief, addictions, and difficulties with neurodiversity.