About me

Helping you feel heard, understood, and empowered.

Taking the step to look for a counsellor is a significant move, and it is entirely normal to feel a little nervous about it. When you are looking for someone to share your hardest days with, you need to know who is sitting across from you.

I am a BACP registered counsellor based in Cambridge. Friends would probably describe me as someone who is easy to talk to and steady. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, so I don’t try to be a blank, clinical wall. My approach is down-to-earth, collaborative, and entirely focused on your pace. There is no judgement here, just a quiet, open space for you to be heard.

The Story Behind Bloom & Become

If you have looked around this website, you will notice a lot of woodland imagery, bluebells, and snowdrops. There is a deeply personal reason for that.

A few years ago, I lost my auntie, who was a massive part of my life. She loved woodland walks, and her absolute favourite flowers were bluebells and snowdrops. I still get a quiet wave of excitement when the bluebells appear every spring. This entire website, and the theme of my practice, is a dedication to her memory.

When it came to choosing a name, Bloom & Become felt right because I see the counselling room as a place where people can grow. The snowdrop and the sun in my logo are simply symbols of hope. Snowdrops push through the hardest, coldest winter ground to become the very first sign of spring. I want you to feel that same sense of calm, tranquility, and hope when you work with me.

My Journey to Becoming a Counsellor

My path to this work started during a difficult chapter of my own life, right after I was made redundant. While looking for a new job, I wanted to use my free time to support others who were going through a tough patch, so I began volunteering with the Samaritans.

While talking to people there, I realised just how much it means to have someone actually stop and listen to you. I saw a real need for deeper support, and I wanted to train professionally so I could help people sort through their feelings before life started to feel too difficult to carry alone. Within about three months of joining the Samaritans, I committed to my professional training.

I still remember how I felt after seeing my very first client as a trainee. I felt deeply honoured to simply sit with someone and hear them. That feeling has never really left me. Even now, I still leave some sessions amazed by how much people can grow when they are simply given the space to be heard.

Outside the Counselling Room

To keep myself grounded, I lean into the simple things that bring me peace. I love reading, cooking, and spending time with my loved ones. I always seem to end up outside somewhere at weekends, whether that is walking barefoot along a beach, or hiking and climbing mountains in the Scottish Highlands.

How We Will Work Together

Over the last four years, I have worked with people aged 13 to 40 across schools, universities, charities, and private practice here in Cambridge and online. Most of my experience lies in supporting people through anxiety, self-harm, trauma, grief, depression, and relationship difficulties.

My foundation is always person-centred, meaning you lead the way and set the agenda. I mix in tools from Gestalt therapy to look at how past experiences affect you right now, alongside some practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques.

If you are stuck in a loop of negative "what if" thinking, we work on reframing those thoughts. Together, we explore those thoughts and look at whether there might be another way of seeing them. For younger clients, my main focus is simply providing a dedicated space where they can speak freely, saying the things they might not feel safe expressing anywhere else.

What to Expect

Our very first session is gentle. We will handle the practical paperwork, get to know each other, look at a bit of your history, and talk about what you hope to get out of therapy.

Ultimately, my goal is to help you trust yourself again. Success in therapy looks different for everyone, but I don't expect people to stay in counselling forever. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is when a client reaches a point where they feel ready to continue without me.

If you leave therapy feeling more able to trust yourself than when we first met, I’ll feel we’ve done something worthwhile together.

Qualifications, Training & Memberships

For peace of mind, here is a full breakdown of my professional credentials and safety training. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practice strictly within their ethical framework.

Core Professional Qualifications

Level 4 Diploma in Counselling (Fully qualified May 2025), awarded by JHD Counselling LTD
Level 5 Diploma: Working with Children and Young People, awarded by JHD Counselling LTD
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills, awarded by JHD Counselling LTD
Level 2 in Counselling Skills, awarded by JHD Counselling LTD