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I support women with their mental health and wellbeing in pregnancy and postpartum

 

 

As a therapist and mum, I know first-hand what a challenging transition motherhood is. That’s why I’m passionate about supporting others in the perinatal period— helping you navigate the difficult moments, build resilience, and discover greater confidence and joy in your motherhood journey.

 

I started to train as a therapist in my mid-twenties, after first studying chemistry and working in the corporate world. My decision to retrain was inspired by my own experiences with therapy and its transformative power in alleviating distress and fostering personal growth. Since embarking on my training over six years ago, I’ve been passionately immersed and invested in the world of mental health and personal development ever since.

 

More recently, since becoming a mum myself, I’ve undertaken further specialist training to support clients during the perinatal period. This decision was shaped by my own personal experience of how destabilising and emotionally confronting this time can be. This gave me a desire to expand my knowledge on maternal mental health to support myself and others in pregnancy and postpartum.

How I Support You

Qualifications & Professional Development

As a therapist trained in multiple evidence-based approaches, I draw upon these when working together so that we can find a way of working which best suits your preferences and goals.

 

I am a fully registered member of the UK’s largest professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists, the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) (register number 397861) and adhere to their ethical framework and ongoing continued professional development requirements. I am also in ongoing clinical supervision to ensure I practice ethically and efficiently. I am registered with the ICO and hold suitable insurance coverage. 

 

I have worked as a therapist in various settings including: an employee assistance programme (EAP) counselling service; a cancer charity, working with anyone affected by cancer; and a charity supporting those who have experienced abuse, including sexual abuse.

  • Master’s Degree/ MSc (distinction) in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Keele University)
  • Level 3 award in perinatal mental health
  • British psychological society approved certificate in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) (an approach which is helpful in addressing unhelpful and distressing thoughts and behaviours)
  • A 3-day introduction to the theory and practice of compassion-focused therapy (an approach which is particularly helpful for the self-criticism and feelings of inadequacy that often come up in the perinatal period)
  • Compassion-focused therapy and parenting training
  • Primary Certificate in Stress Management
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • Level 2 Award in Counselling Concepts
  • Further training courses in areas such as miscarriage and baby loss, fertility challenges, working online, working with shame, and working with trauma including birth trauma