I approach my client work with warmth, empathy, and openness; these qualities were vital in my work as a secondary school teacher for two decades. I began counselling training at the start of my career, and my early studies complemented my teaching and pastoral roles in schools working with teenagers, young adults, and their families.

Following experiences of travelling and motherhood, I continued my counselling training and set up my own private practice.

I work at PMH Borders with parents who have experienced perinatal mental health difficulties through pregnancy, childbirth, and/or postpartum. I also work within the counselling team at Four Square charity for the homeless in Edinburgh.

These combined experiences have made me adaptable to change and understanding of difference.

I studied psychodynamic theory and practice at Human Development Scotland (formerly the Scottish Institute of Human Relations), and I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Relations and Counselling awarded by Robert Gordon University Aberdeen. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy – BACP – and I abide by their ethical standards and code of practice.

I work with adolescents (16+ yrs) and adults of all backgrounds, ages, and life experiences either in person at Maritime Street Therapy in Leith, Edinburgh, or online via Teams.