“I am an experienced counsellor who has worked with individuals (children, adolescents and adults), families and couples. I have a strong interest and passion for providing therapeutic support to family and friends of those experiencing an eating disorder or eating challenges.

My passion developed as an outcome of experiencing first-hand the realities of reaching out for help, supporting a loved one through treatment, whilst also holding and acknowledging the huge impact eating disorders have on all involved. As a specialist couples counsellor, trained with the Gottman Institute, I also use research-grounded methods to support couples to sustain their loving connection during this challenging time.

Additionally, I support people facing challenges around body image, self-worth and eating behaviours. I particularly enjoy working with children and adolescents, and their families, who may be having trouble with picky eating or ARFID. My work is underpinned by a person-centred and HAES approach, and my focus is on nurturing connection to self and others to bring about and sustain change.

Prior to joining Practice 371, I worked as the Clinical Team Leader at a local counselling organisation, where I supervised counselling staff, and also worked with people struggling with a variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, grief, postnatal issues, parenting and life transitions. I am a parent of teenage children, and in my previous career was a social worker, working in crisis intervention with children and families, and as a specialist social work trainer.

Alongside my work in the eating disorders field, I am available to offer general couples counselling. ”