I am a fully insured and qualified counsellor and Solution-Focused Hypnotherapist based in Bristol, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Association of Solution-Focused Hypnotherapists (AfSFH). I adhere to their codes of ethics and have regular supervision.

Being born with a rare condition and diagnosed with ADHD and Dyspraxia had an impact on me from an early age. I struggled at school and lived with anxiety for as long as I can remember, often feeling different from my friends and peers. It was these early experiences that led me to gravitate towards therapy.

I spent some time travelling, including volunteering as a teaching assistant in  a primary school. This helped me appreciate the variety of perspectives that different cultures bring, which informs how I work with each client’s unique frame of reference.

I worked in London and experienced burnout on a couple of occasions. I wanted to change this cycle, so after encouragement from family and friends, I decided to train as a therapist, moving to Bristol in October 2019.

In addition to my private practice, I have counselled students online at Durham University and volunteered at The Swan Project in Bristol, an agency providing trauma-informed therapy for people dealing with complex trauma, loss, and addiction. I am an LGBTQ+ ally.

I started offering Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy and coaching as some clients prefer to work in a more action-orientated way. I have personally received both coaching and hypnotherapy which was of great benefit to me and enhanced my desire to offer these approaches.

I enjoy bringing a spiritually informed approach to my practice for those open to it, and I love helping clients manifest their intentions, whether that is a new job or a relationship

Outside of work, I love being creative, active, and connecting with nature to unwind.

Qualifications:

Foundation Degree in Integrative Counselling (accredited) at the University of Worcester and Iron Mill College, Exeter

Certificate in Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy at CPHT, Bristol 

BACP Stage One – Introduction to Counselling Children and Young People at Iron Mill College, Exeter

Certificate in online and telephone counselling

I am continuously learning and developing in my practice and have undertaken extensive training in trauma and body based approaches as well as further training in addiction, bereavement, loss, and meditation amongst others. 

I am part of a network of Bristol-based neurodiverse therapists which allows me to connect with other like-minded practitioners and share knowledge and resources. You can find the website here: https://attention-allies.org/