I haven’t always had a clear sense of direction.

There were times in my life where things felt uncertain, and I lost touch with myself.

My younger years were marked by uncertainty and rebellion—often fun, sometimes reckless, and a time when I lost touch with myself.

Returning to education changed things. I discovered a real interest in understanding people, culture, and society, and went on to study sociology.

It helped me begin to make sense of things I’d been searching for.

Travelling through India and volunteering in Kolkata deepened that further. I saw resilience, compassion, and the impact of being truly seen.

It clarified something important for me—that I wanted to support people through difficult times.

I then spent nearly 30 years working in secondary schools, alongside young people and families—many navigating special needs and neurodiversity.

That gave me a deep appreciation of the emotional weight families often carry: the strain on relationships, the frustration of not feeling understood, and the quiet toll of putting others first.

I also know personally what a demanding, high-responsibility role can do.

Teaching gave me a lot, but over time it became something I felt stuck in—even trapped by at times.

Through my own counselling, I found person-centred therapy.

That experience—of feeling stuck and gradually finding a way through—shaped the direction I took next.

Now I work as a person-centred counsellor, offering a space where you can explore things at your own pace, in a way that feels safe and non-judgemental.