I warmly welcome you to my website. I have been working as a Psychotherapist for 19 years, with many people from Glasgow, London, Edinburgh, Belfast, Newcastle, UK wide and now covering Portugal. All sessions are held online, (via 'Teams' video platform). I hope my website and practice, provides a sanctuary where you can feel confident that any details you give me, are treated confidentialy.

I am a Senior Accredited Psychosexual Therapist and Relationship Therapist. I specialise in treating various difficulties (see menu) and work within a sunny atmosphere of respect, kindness, acceptance and I never forget how painful emotional distress can lead to feeling vulnerable and afraid. Not many people want to feel emotionally vulnerable, but here is a link to The power of vulnerability by Brene Brown - an outstanding Ted talk that looks at how vulnerability can be your best asset. This encapsulates how I work.  We look at thoughts, feelings and behaviour that may be scary, we explore them and if you feel they are binding you to e.g. unhelpful  behaviours, we work to change that.
Let me help you find strength and courage to move closer to a calmer, more positive way of being.   I will never judge you, my job is to understand you, to find the best way to help you. Sexual acts are part of all human behaviour and I am comfortable with the material that clients bring to their sessions. If you have mild to moderate Mental Health conditions, I have had 11 plus years of working a 6 session, brief therapy model, which can be extended if required.

Personal Therapeutic Approach

I mostly use an Integrative approach, (meaning one therapy size/approach does not fit all), I can choose from a number of therapy models, often combined with Compassionate Focused therapy. I am understanding and empathic and also able to gently challenge behaviours that are not helpful in achieving your goals. Humor is often experienced between myself and clients, when appropriate and it can help to lighten your load, but we can equally share the sadness of loss and the threat of fear. If you believe that I will be able to provide a therapeutic relationship and approach that will be beneficial to you, please get in touch.

I look forward to hearing from you.