About Mind & Muscle Therapy

 I’m a friendly, down-to-earth and non-judgemental integrative counsellor, offering online, telephone and face-to-face counselling for adults and young people aged 5+.

I understand that reaching out for support isn’t always easy. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just not quite yourself, taking that first step can feel like the hardest part.

That’s why I aim to provide a calm, relaxed and supportive space where you can talk openly, at your own pace, without pressure or expectation.

 I am an integrative counsellor, which means I draw from a range of approaches including humanistic, psychodynamic and CBT.

In practice, this allows me to adapt how I work to suit you as an individual, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

At the core of my work is building a genuine, trusting relationship where you feel heard, understood and supported.

I offer both short-term and long-term counselling, depending on your needs, with a range of daytime and evening appointments available.

Sessions are primarily offered online, providing flexibility and comfort, but face-to-face sessions are also available if preferred.

 I have experience working across a number of organisations including PIPS Hope and Support, WAVE Trauma Centre, NSPCC and NHS settings, supporting both adults and children and young people.

My work has involved supporting individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, trauma, bereavement, and complex life challenges, as well as working closely with other professionals to ensure clients are safe and appropriately supported.

Alongside my private practice, I have developed strong experience in risk assessment, safeguarding, and working within the BACP Ethical Framework.

 • MSc Counselling and Therapeutic Communication with Professional Practice 

• BSc Sociology with Psychology (2:1) 

• Level 4 Certificate in Counselling Studies 

• Level 5 Diploma in Trauma-Informed Counselling (Children & Young People)

 • Additional training includes trauma-informed practice, suicide intervention (CASE & Pisani, Mental Health First Aid, STORM & ASIST), safeguarding, and online/telephone counselling.

I am a Registered Member of the BACP (MBACP).

  Alongside counselling, I also offer sports massage therapy as a way of supporting physical wellbeing.

Stress and emotional difficulties can often show up physically in the body through tension, fatigue and discomfort. 

Sports massage can help to relieve this, as well as support recovery, posture and general muscle health.

I am a VTCT Level 3 qualified sports massage therapist, trained to assess and treat a range of muscular issues using a variety of techniques tailored to your individual needs.

These may include:

• deep tissue massage
• IASTM (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation)
• dry cupping
• lymphatic drainage techniques

Each session is adapted depending on what your body needs, whether that’s working through specific areas of tension, supporting recovery, or improving overall movement and comfort.

I will also soon be progressing to a VTCT Level 4 qualification, which will allow me to work with more complex injuries and conditions. As part of this, I will be offering additional techniques such as kinesiology taping and dry needling in the near future.

While both counselling and sports massage are offered under one practice, they are provided separately - allowing you to choose the type of support that feels right for you.

 Whether you’re dealing with ongoing tension, recovering from activity, or simply wanting to feel more comfortable in your body, sessions are tailored to you.