I know deciding to start therapy can be hard. You may be wondering…

Life can feel challenging, unpredictable and confusing. Sometimes things become difficult through no fault of our own, and it’s hard to know where to turn. Counselling and psychotherapy offer a space to pause, talk and reflect – a safe, accepting relationship where you don’t have to carry everything alone.

Therapy is a collaborative process. I’m here to support you as you gently explore whatever feels important – your feelings, thoughts, memories or experiences. Over time, whether that’s a few weeks or several months, this process often helps people grow in self-awareness, reconnect with their sense of identity, and work through what has been weighing on them.

My work is rooted in the person-centred approach, which focuses on the whole person rather than any single problem. Because of this, I’ve supported adults with a wide range of experiences, including:

• Trauma

• Shame

• Addiction (including pornography or alcohol)

• Depression

• Grief and loss

• Anxiety

• Domestic abuse

• Suicidal thoughts

Whoever you are and whatever you’re going through, you’re welcome here.

You’re welcome to get in touch to arrange a free, no-obligation phone call.

This is a chance for us to talk about what’s brought you here and for you to ask anything you’d like about me or the therapy process. From this moment on, everything you share is confidential (see my Data & Privacy section).

If you feel I’m a good fit for you, we will arrange your first 50-minute session – either online via Zoom, or in person. And if I ever feel that a different kind of therapist might suit your needs better, I’ll happily help you find the right support.

Online sessions offer flexibility and have become very popular. If you prefer to meet in person, I work from the Tettenhall Wood Institute (WV6), a welcoming community space with private, comfortable counselling rooms and on-site parking.

My practice hours are Tuesday to Thursday, 8am–4pm (last appointment). I volunteer at Serenity Counselling on Mondays and Fridays.

All sessions are £60 and payment can be made in advance by bank transfer, or in cash if we meet in person. If something comes up and you need to cancel, just let me know when you can – there’s no charge for missed sessions.

Therapy usually works best on a weekly basis. Some people come for a short period (perhaps 4-12 sessions) to focus on a particular issue. Others choose to explore themselves more deeply, which can naturally lead to longer-term work.

There’s never any obligation to keep going. At some point it often becomes clear – to both of us – that you feel ready to move on. When that time comes, we’ll agree an ending together that feels right for you.

There are lots of different types of therapy out there – CBT, Gestalt, psychodynamic and more – which can feel overwhelming. My approach is person-centred, so here’s what that really means.

At its heart, person-centred therapy comes from the work of Carl Rogers, who believed that people grow best in a relationship built on genuine empathy, acceptance and authenticity. In our sessions, you are the expert on your own life. My role is to be alongside you – steady, curious and non-judgmental – as you explore whatever feels important in the moment.

Research over many decades shows that when someone feels truly heard and understood, they naturally move towards greater clarity, confidence and emotional wellbeing. In other words, with the right environment, people have an incredible capacity to grow. Therapy simply offers the space for that process to unfold.

As we work together, we’ll gently explore what’s going on for you beneath the surface. Over time, many people discover a stronger connection to their own inner voice – a clearer sense of who they are and what they need.

I also bring the whole of my background into the room because it shapes the way I understand and support people. Before becoming a therapist, I worked for over a decade as a neuroscientist, researching brain and neurological conditions and eventually writing The Rough Guide to the Brain. This helps me offer simple, grounded explanations whenever it’s useful to understand what might be happening in your body or mind.

My second career – documentary filmmaking – has also shaped me. Interviewing hundreds of people taught me deep listening and sensitivity, while years spent editing stories strengthened my ability to spot themes, connections and new ways of seeing things. These qualities naturally weave into the way I work in therapy.

Most sessions simply involve conversation. But if you ever feel drawn to explore something creatively – through drawing, poetry, timelines, letter-writing or other reflective exercises – I’m very happy to support that. Creative approaches can sometimes open new insights that words alone cannot reach.