How I Work
I offer a space of radical acceptance, where you can be as you are, and emerge
My Practice
My practice is grounded in curiosity, reflection, and respect for each person’s inner world. I believe therapy works best as a collaborative process, where we explore together what feels most helpful and tailor our work to your needs.
I walk alongside you on your journey. Through a relationship grounded in empathy, authenticity, and prizing, there is the possibility of coming to know yourself more fully, relating to yourself with greater compassion, and for new ways of experiencing yourself to begin to emerge.
I value working at a depth that allows feelings, experiences, and meanings to be explored thoughtfully, rather than staying only at the surface. There can be something deeply precious about being met in this way — perhaps in ways that haven’t always been available before. With space, time, and unconditional acceptance, something can begin to shift, often gently and in its own time.
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Clients come to therapy for many different reasons. Many people come to therapy because things feel difficult, repeating, confusing, or stuck. Others come because something has shifted in their life or relationships, or because they want to understand themselves more deeply and live more in alignment with who they are.
Themes I often work with include:
• Anxiety, stress, and overwhelm
• Low self-esteem and confidence
• Relationship difficulties and family dynamics
• Attachment patterns and relational trauma
• Identity, belonging, and cultural experiences
• Experiences of discrimination, difference, or unequal opportunity
• Neurodiversity, including ADHD and autism
• Loneliness, meaning, and purpose
• Life transitions and periods of uncertainty
• Personal growth and self-understanding -
Sessions are guided by what feels most important to you. Together, we can decide how we use the space — whether that means reflective exploration, more space or active dialogue.
In our work together, I’m attuned not only to what you’re sharing, but to how you’re experiencing it — including emotional shifts, embodied responses, or things that feel difficult to put into words.
I meet you as myself with genuineness, and stay actively engaged with what you bring. If it feels right, I may gently draw attention to particular feelings or patterns as they emerge, making space for them to be explored and held with care.
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Sessions take place via secure video or by phone.
I hold additional certificated training in facilitating counselling remotely, which supports a thoughtful and responsive approach to online and phone therapy wherever you are in the UK.
Remote therapy can offer an accessible and flexible way of engaging in counselling, without the need to travel to a physical location.
I usually offer sessions Monday to Sunday between 7:30am and 9pm, subject to availability.
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Yes, I offer some in-person sessions in Ealing, West London.
Many of the people I work with are based in Ealing and the surrounding London boroughs and primarily have online sessions, choosing to meet in person occasionally when it feels helpful. I also work with clients outside of London who travel in for sessions from time to time.
In-person appointments are usually offered on a flexible basis and are typically arranged around a week in advance.
More details about my location in Ealing, including transport links can be found on my Fees and Services page.
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I offer both short-term and longer-term therapy. You might be looking for support with something specific, where we can think together about what might help in the immediate term and talk through options collaboratively.
Or you may want more time and space to reflect, process your experience and come to understand yourself more deeply.
You’re free to decide how long you’d like to be in therapy. I work in an open-ended way, so there’s no fixed commitment — we can review things together as we go, and you’re free to end at any time.
Some people find therapy helpful from the very first session. For others, it’s more gradual, with changes becoming clearer over time. And sometimes, it may not feel like the right fit — and that’s okay. Finding what feels right for you is part of the process.
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You don’t need to arrive knowing exactly what you want from therapy. It’s common to begin therapy feeling unsure, confused, or simply wanting somewhere to speak openly. We can start from where you are and allow the work to unfold gradually.
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You don’t need to be certain before starting therapy. Often, people come with a sense that something doesn’t feel quite right, or a curiosity about themselves and their experiences.
Therapy can be helpful whether you’re going through a difficult time, or simply looking for a space to reflect and make sense of your experience.
A free initial consultation can be a useful way to get a sense of whether it feels like a good fit for you, without any pressure to continue.
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Yes, I offer a free consultation to give us the opportunity to speak before starting therapy.
The call is a relaxed space to ask questions and get a sense of how we might work together.
The consultation is free, lasts around 15 minutes, and there is no obligation to continue.
You can arrange this by contacting me here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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