Neurodiversity recognises that there is natural diversity in how human brains are wired and how they function. Neurodivergence involves variations in brain activity, thought processes and behaviour that are not typical of most individuals. Some kinds of neurodiversity are ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Tourette’s syndrome.

These differences in how your brain works can be difficult to navigate in a world that is set up for more typical brains. It can be reaIly hard to get meaningful help if that help does not consider neurodivergent needs. In my practice, I am neurodiversity-affirming with a focus on listening to your lived experience and finding what works for you and your brain.

I support neurodivergent adults (diagnosed, self-identified and exploring) to navigate neurodiversity by helping them to process lived experiences and grow their knowledge, skills, strategies, systems, self-understanding and self-compassion.

I am passionate about working with clients who identify as LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual).

Whether what you want support with in counselling is related to your sexuality and gender or unconnected, I am here if you want to see a professional who is queer-friendly, and already familiar with queer lifestyles and some of the challenges that queer people face.

If you are questioning your sexuality and/ or gender identity, or if there have been recent changes in how you understand yourself, I warmly welcome you. In my counselling room, there is space to explore your experience and what it means to you without needing to commit to an identity or label, to play with language to see how it fits, to have nuanced conversations, and to be a complicated human being.

I also support clients seeking a space to process their own thoughts, feelings and beliefs as they learn and grow as an ally for an LGBTQIA+ loved one.

Many people living with chronic illness and/or chronic pain find themselves experiencing frustration and hopelessness, struggling to imagine that things could get better.

You may have had experiences of feeling invalidated by healthcare providers in the past, or you may be feeling reluctant to reach out because you are worried that you will be met with platitudes and told to try positive thinking.

As a person with lived experience of chronic illness and chronic pain, I know how important it is to find practitioners who are committed to listening and trying to understand. I am committed to dismantling ableism and sitting with you in the difficult and complex realities of human bodily experiences.

Some of the conditions I am familiar with are Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), Endometriosis, Fibromyalgia, Long Covid (LC) and Migraines.

Body image and eating concerns are very common, and are experienced by a variety of people for so many different reasons. Body image and eating concerns can have significant impacts on mental and physical wellbeing.

In my work, I do not make assumptions about what your experiences are or why you are having them. Instead, I work with you to deeply explore what is going on for you and what is contributing to your concerns.

My emphasis is on cultivating self-compassion, challenging unhelpful internalised beliefs that contribute to a conflicted relationship with food and/or your body, and exploring values to figure out what is important to you.

My practice is informed by a social justice, weight neutral and inclusive lens. I also take an intersectional approach, exploring how other aspects of identity like neurodiversity, gender diversity and cultural background may influence body image and eating concerns.

So many people struggle with shame, self-criticism and low self-worth, feeling alone in this. Shame often leads people to isolate themselves from others, keep themselves small to avoid being seen, and hide parts of who they are. The unfortunate irony is that shame thrives in secrecy; it is having our shame seen by empathetic others that allows us to let go of it.

If you are struggling with shame, self-criticism and/or low self-worth, support is available and change is possible. You do not have to struggle alone. In the counselling room, we can create the safety you need for this vulnerable work. With gentleness, understanding and compassion, we can work together to uncover the roots of shame and self-criticism in your life that have led to low self-worth, release shame stories that are not serving you, build greater shame resilience and cultivate self-compassion. We can also explore your core values and use these to find effective alternative sources of motivation other than shame and self-criticism.

Life is full of uncertainty, transitions and changes, and some of these can be quite difficult to navigate on your own. Whether the transitions and changes are ones that you have chosen for yourself or ones that have arisen unexpectedly, it is natural to struggle during times of transition. These times may bring up many complex feelings including grief, anger, anxiety, overwhelm, and feeling lost and confused. I can support you in navigating times of transitions and change, offering you a space to deeply explore the feelings that are coming up, reflect on what you really want and need, and move forward in ways that feel authentic for you.

Some of the transitions and identity changes that I can support you with are relationship endings, transitioning relationship structures (e.g. from monogamy to non-monogamy), changes in sexuality or gender identity, career changes, new diagnoses, unexpected health news, and changes in your capacity (e.g. struggling to do things that you used to be able to do).