with Internal Family Systems
Welcome, I am glad you stopped by and I hope something on here resonates with you and what you are looking for.
As an Integrative IFS Psychotherapist I understand that difficult early childhood experiences can show up in adult life as self-doubt (low self confidence), living with low mood and motivation (depression), shame and anxiety (social anxiety), and coping behaviours (emotional eating, binge drinking, phone addiction etc). The latter formed to deal with the above challenges but are distractions from the pain and are keeping you stuck.If you choose to work with me I will show you what is keeping you stuck, how to overcome this and live a more fulfilling life.
How I work? What therapy looks like with me
We meet at an agreed day and time either online or in person each week for a duration of 50 minutes. At the start of each session we check in and see what you want to focus on. I then gently guide you in a specific type of meditation that is all about finding within you where the issue that you are bringing can be felt or experienced. From here the pace is slow to really notice and get in touch with parts of you that come up in relation to the issue you are bringing to the session.
Internal Family Systems is like a guided somatic visualisation meditation with a focus and attention on your internal experience. It is a way of connecting with compassion and curiosity with parts of you that are experiencing difficult feelings and thoughts and self-sabotaging behaviours. Through this special way of connecting with and getting to know your inner world you begin to experience what it feels like not to be driven by sabotaging behaviours or feelings of shame, depression and social anxiety.
About Me
Over the past number of years I have discovered Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and the many ways clients are benefitting from this type of therapeutic approach. In April 2025 I attained the official Level 1 IFS certification from the https://ifs-institute.com/ which can show you a new way to understand yourself and others, make sense of things, and work through psychological and emotional difficulties that have been holding you back.
I achieved my MSc in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Derby in 2018. I have a passion for helping clients who had adverse childhood experiences understand how this has impacted them and help overcome its challenges. I have great insight, sensitivity and understanding into early attachment and childhood relational wounding and specialise in helping clients with this.
I also support clients who identify as neurodivergent and or LGBTQ+ helping them navigate daily life and interpersonal triggers.
Training & qualifications
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Level 1 Internal Family Systems; IFS UK. 2025
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Internal Family Systems Therapy: A Step by Step Guide Through Clinical Applications of the IFS Model 2023
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Diploma in Mindful Nutrition; 2020
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Diploma in Gut-Brain Connection 2020
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Eating Psychology Coach Diploma 2020
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MSc Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling; 2018
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BA Sociology and Psychology; 2013
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Certificate in Cultural and Heritage Studies; 2010
Professional Accredited Registrant National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
The Benefits of Internal Family Systems Counselling
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Overcome internal struggles
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Increase your self awareness
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Grow emotionally stronger
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Handle life's ups and downs better
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Feel better about yourself
