About me
I first came to psychotherapy through my own experiences in my early twenties. I found the process both fascinating and transformative, and it inspired me to train as a therapist myself.
I am a Registered Psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario and have over ten years of experience working with adults. I have a particular interest in supporting women with ADHD. Research shows that emotional regulation can be one of the most challenging aspects of ADHD, and in my practice I often draw on 'parts work' to help clients cultivate calm, clarity, and a deeper understanding of their emotions.
I initially trained as a therapist in the U.K. and relocated to Toronto in 2018, where I continued my studies at the Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy. My training spans several modalities, including relational, psychodynamic, person-centred, and transactional analysis. I am also certified in Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) and have completed EMDR training, which I integrate when appropriate.
Outside of my professional life, I’m a lifelong learner and animal lover, with a dog and two cats at home. I remain deeply curious about what truly helps people in the process of psychotherapy. If you’re considering therapy and would like to learn more about how I work, I would be glad to talk with you about whether my approach might be a good fit for you.
Qualifications
MSc in Autism and Neurodivergence 2023-2025 (Distinction)
New School for Psychotherapy and Counselling (NSPC), London, U.K. (online)
Diploma in Relational Psychotherapy 2018-2021
Toronto Institute for Relational Psychotherapy, Toronto
Psychotherapy training in Transactional Analysis 2016-2017
Metanoia Institute, London, UK
Foundation Degree in Humanistic Counselling (with Transactional Analysis), 2014 - 2016
Middlesex University, Middlesex, U.K.
Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy, U.K. 2006
WPF, London, U.K.
Continuing professional development:
I regularly take part in professional development to deepen my understanding and keep my practice responsive to clients’ needs.
In 2024, I became certified in Trauma Informed Stabilisation Treatment (TIST), a parts work model developed by Janina Fisher for working with childhood trauma. I also completed 50 hours of EMDR training through the Personal Transformation Institute (PTI) and now offer EMDR as part of my practice. That same year, I took a course in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for ADHD, which has been a useful addition to my work with neurodivergent clients.
In 2023, I completed 30 hours of relational supervision training with Judy Gould, which strengthened my capacity to support other therapists in their work.
Memberships
I am registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), and I am a member of the Canadian Association for Psychodynamic Therapy (CAPT) and the Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA).