Overwhelmed by grief, carrying the weight of trauma or searching for meaning in life?
At times, life can feel overwhelming, confusing, or difficult to make sense of. You might find yourself stuck in patterns, carrying the impact of past experiences, or feeling disconnected from yourself or others.
You may also be finding it difficult to manage intense emotions or understand why you feel the way you do or noticing how past experiences continue to affect your daily life, relationships, or sense of safety.
As an integrative and humanistic psychotherapist, I offer a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can begin to process what you’re going through at your own pace. I work in person in Derby and Nottingham, as well as online.
How I can help
I specialise in three interconnected areas, each explored with the same warmth, depth and respect for your unique experience.
Grief & Bereavement
Including bereavement by suicide, complicated grief, and the loss that others may not recognise. A space to grieve without judgement or timelines.
Trauma Recovery
Working gently with the impact of past experiences — using talk therapy alongside body-based approaches to help your nervous system find safety again.
Meaning & Purpose
When life feels hollow, directionless, or you're questioning everything — exploring identity, transitions, and the search for what matters most.
I also work with: anxiety & stress, emotional regulation, neurodiversity, low self-esteem, menopause & women's issues, life transitions, chronic pain & long-term illness, and relationship challenges.
Sessions are 50 minutes and cost £50. The initial 20-minute consultation is always free.
Mind-Body Connection
I believe we are so much more than our physical bodies. We are mental, emotional, and spiritual beings, and healing means tending to all parts of ourselves and nurturing the connection between them.
I see the mind-body connection as a bridge to healing. Our bodies hold memories, emotions, and experiences that words alone can’t always reach. When we go through loss, trauma, stress, or anxiety, it shows up physically as tightness, shallow breathing, exhaustion, or disrupted sleep. Even when the moment has passed, the body can still carry its echo, keeping us on alert or stuck in survival mode.
That’s why I weave body-based practices into therapy. Mindfulness, breath-work, guided relaxation, and somatic yoga help to regulate the nervous system, release tension, and restore a sense of safety and balance.
You can understand cognitively why you feel the way you do, and still not feel emotionally any better. True healing happens when the body and mind work together. Everyone deserves to feel safe, steady, and whole again — not just in your thoughts, but in your entire being.
A Bit More About Me
Having worked in healthcare, social care and holistic wellbeing for over 30 years, I bring a deep understanding of human resilience, vulnerability and compassion to my work as a psychotherapist. My background includes qualifications in midwifery, personal care assistant, yoga teacher, and embodied therapies, which continue to shape how I support others with attuned presence, empathy and respect for the wisdom of the body.
Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with diverse communities and drawing on different cultural perspectives. Originally from Eastern Europe before moving to the UK, I bring a lived experience of cultural identity, belonging, and transition, which supports my work.
My path to becoming a counsellor and psychotherapist was shaped by my own experience of loss and grief. This turning point led me to appreciate the transformative power of therapy and the value of a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship.
Outside of therapy, I am a long-time yoga practitioner and teach a weekly online class for my community. I also continue to work part-time as a massage therapist, which keeps me connected to the importance of embodiment. I find deep nourishment in nature, and I love travelling and exploring different cultures, experiences that continue to broaden my perspective and deepen my empathy.
It’s an honour to walk alongside clients as they reconnect with themselves, discover their inner strength, and move toward a fuller, more grounded way of being. You don’t need to have all the answers — only the willingness to take the first step.
Ready to take the next step?
Contact me for a 20-minute free initial consultation to see if we’re a good fit to work together.
Wednesdays in Elephant Rooms,
Derby, DE72 3PP
Thursdays in Sage Therapy Centre, Nottingham, NG8 5GS
Qualifications & Training
BSc Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy
Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute
Somatic Trauma Therapy Training
with Babette Rothschild (2025–26)
BACP Registered Member
Adhering to professional & ethical codes of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Specialist Trauma Informed Bereavement Training
Treetops Hospice
