Who I work with

I work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and walks of life. My training was in an NHS service which accepted diverse clients, naturally irrespective of their ability to pay. I have also met a broad variety of people in my volunteering career and personal life. I try to avoid preconceptions and approach each client with an open mind and a sense of their unique experience of the world.

I particularly welcome inquiries from clients who may worry about judgement or misunderstanding from other therapists. To give a non-exhaustive list, this includes people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual or otherwise embody gender, romantic and sexual diversity; people in non-monogamous or polyamorous relationships; people who do any form of sex work; people who participate in kinky/BDSM practices; and people who use psychoactive drugs. For more information on my approach to psychedelic substances and therapy, click here

As someone from a relatively privileged background (in terms of race, class, gender, and so on), I’m aware that coming to see me may feel risky or unsafe for clients who have experienced marginalisation because of their identity. I will always do my best to understand each client’s life from their own perspective, and I have worked successfully with people with experiences very different to my own. However, I appreciate that not every therapist can work with every client and am happy to offer referrals to other practitioners. Please feel free to raise any concerns you have about this when you get in contact, or let me know during sessions if I’m just not "getting it”.

Because I have a busy social and professional life, there is always a chance I will find myself at the same events as clients. Sometimes this can be managed, for instance if we happen to attend the same academic seminar. However, in order to maintain professional boundaries, I cannot work with clients I am likely to see in more informal social contexts. To prevent difficulties arising later on, I prefer to explore any potential conflicts in our initial sessions.

Please note that I only work with individual clients who are adults (18+). If you like my approach and are looking for a couples counsellor, I would be happy to refer you to a colleague. I do not work throughout the year, taking several multi-week breaks to fulfill other commitments. This way of working aligns well with clients who benefit from some time off for reflection, but can be difficult for those requiring consistent support. This is something we will discuss, and I will be happy to refer you to a trusted colleague if it seems they will be a better fit.