I originally trained as a special needs teacher and taught for 12 years in various special schools and units. During this time, I also became a Licensed Lay Minister in the Church of England, in which I still play an active role.

In 2014, following a stressful period and major surgery, I left teaching to pursue a growing interest in chaplaincy work. Having experienced periods of anxiety and depression, I wanted to be alongside people also struggling with their mental health, and worked for 7 years as a volunteer and NHS bank chaplain in a local hospital. During this time I also completed the course: "Introduction to Mental Health Issues in Spiritual and Pastoral Care" run by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

In 2015, I began counselling training and after 4 years, I qualified in 2019 with a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.

Over the last 3 years, I worked as a therapist for a local counselling service, both face-to-face and online since the start of the pandemic. In addition, I volunteered as an NHS COVID 19 Staff Support Line Counsellor, which was set up in my local hospital.

As a Christian counsellor I have a special interest in working with those who have been hurt by church and/or affected by spiritual abuse. As a trauma- informed therapist I work with clients to help them process trauma they have experienced and to navigate the path that is right for them, and client led, moving forward.

I am now an Accredited member of the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and abide by their Ethical Framework, which means that I am committed to on-going supervision for my work and continuing professional development. I am also a registered member of the ACC (Association of Christian Counsellors).