I recognise it is a big step to reach out to a counsellor or therapist, especially if it is the first time you are seeking out support.
Many people hesitate, believing they should solve their problems alone, or they are unsure whether talking to someone can really help. I wholeheartedly believe that almost everyone can benefit from having a reflective space for life’s big and small challenges.
It really takes bravery to take that first step.

It's really important to begin your journey with someone who has the right qualifications. I currently hold a Master’s degree in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling from the Minster Centre in London (2023), as well as an Advanced Diploma (2023) and a Diploma (2020) in Integrative Counselling.

 I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) which is a public record of counsellors and psychotherapists who meet specific quality standards. These standards include requirements for training, supervision, continuing professional development and a commitment to the BACP Ethical Framework.

II have experience working as a Counsellor within the NHS and the higher education sector, where I have supported clients with a diverse range of needs and concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, and identity issues. I have helped individuals process the impacts of both current challenges and historical trauma.

 My professional background also includes supporting students in higher education, particularly those with long-term health conditions, physical disabilities, mental health conditions and specific learning differences/neurodivergence (dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, autism).

I believe therapy is a collaborative process and recognize that each individual has unique needs and preferences. As an integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I can draw on a range of different therapeutic approaches, tailored to meet your specific requirements.

My practice incorporates internal family systems, trauma-informed care, polyvagal theory for nervous system regulation, and other body-focused techniques. Additionally, my approach is grounded in attachment, relational, and psychodynamic theories to help explore the connections between past experiences and present circumstances.

Let me share a bit about my own experience. I was diagnosed with ADHD in 2019 while I was training to become a counsellor and psychotherapist. Naturally, I went on a deep dive wanting to understand my own neurodivergent experience but also how we can improve therapy for people with ADHD, autism and AuDHD. I was surprised to discover that there wasn’t much knowledge about these experiences, so for my Master's dissertation, I decided to interview other therapists with ADHD about their experiences of working with ADHDers.

 Through my research, I realised that understanding how ADHD and autism show up in daily life is crucial for successful therapy. It's not just about recognising individual challenges and strengths; we also need to see how society influences and shapes one's identity and self-understanding. Many people with ADHD struggle with feelings of shame and guilt because they often grow up feeling "not good enough" or "too much.".

 What I mean by ADHD-friendly and affirmative therapy is an approach to ADHD that goes beyond acknowledging individual challenges and strengths. It is about acknowledging that ADHDers, AuDHDers and autistics are not broken or dysfunctional but living in a society that so far hasn’t done the best job at effectively accommodating and celebrating minorities and differences. Therapy then is about facilitating a space where we can develop understanding and curiosity regarding:

·      What is happening in our brains and bodies,

·      How growing up aware or unaware of our neurodivergent experience can shape our experience now,

·      How we can make meaningful change in our lives in alignment with our own needs

I’ve had the privilege to train with the fantastic Rebecca Champ, a wonderful coach and therapist and a leading researcher on developing meaningful therapeutic interventions for ADHD. Many of the techniques I use in my practice are based on her work as well as my own experiences and those of my clients. I highly recommend checking out her Patreon for more helpful resources.

II am originally from the south of Germany. My love for the sea has brought me to Brighton where I currently live. I love watching the waves, being active in nature and trying out new craft projects. We can work together in English or German.