About You
You’re probably a young professional (although I work with anyone 18+) who everyone thinks has it together- but inside consumed with in chronic overthinking which is quietly ruling your friendships and other social connections.
You overthink messages and lie awake at night worried someone is mad at you. Or analyse every interaction, with casual or close friends, because you think you’ve said something wrong, been “too much” or “not enough”.
Friendships are hard to navigate because everything feels personal – a last minute cancellation, a missed birthday message, a whatsapp comment that nobody replied to. You feel you put everything into your friendships, because thats what being a “good friend” means, but then feel undervalued when it’s not returned. Distance feels deeply unsettling, consuming your attention, and you can’t relax until you hear from them again, until next time.
You may also feel overwhelmed trying to keep up with everyone’s expectations. You feel responsible for making everyone happy and accommodating everyone else’s needs. Or trying to be who you think everyone wants you to be but you’ve done this for so long, you don’t even know who you are and what you want anymore.
About Me
I’m fully qualified BACP registered psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher, specialising in low self-esteem, anxiety and friendships.
I live in a hilly, rainy part of Northern England (Glossop, near Manchester) and offer 1-1 sessions from my lovely therapy room in central Glossop but also work online, so have clients from all over the world.
When I’m not out enjoying my local hills, I’m at home with my family, making good food and listening to vinyl.
I know first-hand how it feels to struggle with low self-esteem and overthinking. For years I struggled to feel secure in friendships, and other areas of my life, because I cared so much what everybody thought, feared rejection and never felt good enough.
Learning mindfulness and self-compassion completely changed my relationship with myself. It helped me be more present for what mattered, feel at ease in my own skin and secure in platonic relationships.
My approach
I blend evidence-based therapy approaches including CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Compassion Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (mindfulness) to create a unique, powerful approach for anxiety, low self-esteem, friendships & people pleasing.
Clients describe me as warm, down-to-earth and easy to open up to, but also honest and direct. I’ll help you feel comfortable and safe – but will also tell you the truth about what’s keeping you stuck.
Therapy with me is active and practical. I’ll teach you tools to calm your nervous system but also unpack the deeper beliefs stopping you feel secure enough to live the life you want.
You can read more about what therapy with me is like here
My qualifications and training
- EMDR diploma levels 1-4
- Level 5 C.B.T.
- Level 4 Diploma Therapuetic Counselling Skills. ABC.
- Mindfulness Resilience Enhancement Teacher Training. University of Salford.
- Compassion Focussed Therapy. Advanced Skills. Compassion Foundation.
- Person Centred Coaching
- Trauma Informed Therapy Diploma
- PETLS How to Teach Adult Learners Qualification.
- Advice UK Wiser Advisor Training
- Samaritans: Suicide Prevention
- Living Life to the Full Teacher Training
- 1st Class Degree University of Liverpool Sociology/Theology
Relevant Work Experience
My passion for mental health is evident in my work experience prior to training as a therapist. After leaving University I gravitated towards roles where I could support people with their mental wellbeing (so I learnt alot about what worked) – with a brief stint working in TV and living in Italy along the way!
- Mind Community Wellbeing Manager 2016–2020
- Mind Therapeutic Course Lead 2015–2016
- Senior Advice and Information Officer Rethink Mental Illness 2009–2015
- LCVS Mental Health Network Officer
