Our therapists

I’m an integrative psychotherapist, clinical supervisor and founder of ACN. These days, I oversee the bigger picture — shaping where we’re going, supporting our team and making sure we stay true to why ACN was created in the first place. I’m still a practising counsellor too, and step into consultations, clinical work and safeguarding when needed.

I came to psychotherapy in my forties after a slightly winding career path. I’ve worked for Mind, on the psychiatric ward of a private hospital and trained as a primary school teacher.

My particular interest is trauma. I hold a Diploma in Trauma Therapy from the University of Manchester and have additional training in somatic counselling. I’m fascinated by the connection between mind and body, and how our experiences can be held in both.

Away from counselling, I’m a trustee of a war charity supporting displaced people. I live with my youngest son and our two dogs and 4 pigs we rescued during lockdown! I collect piles of unread books and I love travelling, meeting new people and discovering different cultures — preferably through their food!

I’m an HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist with over six years’ experience across clinical practice, safeguarding and clinical governance. At ACN, I work as Clinical Lead and direct supervisor, helping to support safe, thoughtful clinical practice across the service.

My background includes psychological assessment, trauma-informed practice, crisis intervention and safeguarding, alongside supporting and developing other practitioners. I work integratively, drawing on CBT, ACT and narrative approaches, with particular interests in culturally responsive care and LGBTQIA+ affirming practice.

I’m especially interested in how community, culture and connection shape our wellbeing, and how we can make psychological support feel relevant to the person in front of us rather than one-size-fits-all.

Outside work, I write a newsletter about living imperfectly and well. I recently travelled solo through eight African cities and I’m happiest with a good book, new places and even better conversation.

I’m a trauma-informed counsellor, psychotherapist and clinical supervisor with over 18 years’ experience working with adults, children and young people. At ACN, I’m our Designated Safeguarding Lead, providing case management to our trainee counsellors and supporting the wider team when things feel more complex or there are concerns about someone’s safety.

Over the years, I’ve worked across Mind, specialist trauma and sexual violence services, schools, colleges and crisis services, as well as managing counselling teams and supporting counsellors through clinical supervision. My particular experience includes trauma, suicide and self-harm, bereavement, safeguarding and crisis work.

My roots are in person-centred counselling, but I work integratively and creatively, adapting to the person in front of me. I’m warm, approachable and a big believer in meeting people without judgement. I’m also currently training to become a naturopathic nutritional therapist, reflecting my wider interest in wellbeing and the connection between our physical and emotional health.

Originally from Ireland, I now have a particular soft spot for the Lake District. Outside work, I’m happiest outdoors with my dogs, travelling, cooking or getting stuck into a good book. Humour and laughter are probably my greatest forms of self-care, closely followed by dancing to good tunes whenever possible to empty my stress bucket.

I’m an NCPS-registered counsellor and my training is rooted in Transactional Analysis (TA). I previously worked as a counsellor within a hospice and now have my own private practice. I also work with the UK Association for Transactional Analysis as their Office and Projects Coordinator, so TA is a pretty big part of my world!

I’m originally from Northern Ireland but now live by the sea in East Sussex. Moving to England made me really notice how much our backgrounds, cultures and experiences shape the way we see the world — sometimes even the same words can mean something completely different!

That sparked a real interest in identity, belonging and what makes us who we are. I’ve also completed additional training in working with trans, gender-diverse and questioning people, and it’s important to me that everyone feels able to bring all of themselves into the room.

I really enjoy being part of someone’s first step into counselling. I know that first conversation can feel a bit daunting, so expect warmth, curiosity and absolutely no need to have it all figured out before we meet.

I’m a qualified Humanistic Integrative counsellor, with Transactional Analysis (TA) at the heart of my training, and I’ve been in private practice since 2022, working with both English and French-speaking clients. Before that, I worked at St Barnabas House hospice and mentored with YMCA. I’ve also been part of the ACN team since June 2024.

I’m naturally curious about people — who we are, what’s shaped us and all the different ways we experience the world. I have a particular interest in neurodiversity, especially ADHD and autism in women and girls, and bring my own lived experience as a late-diagnosed AuDHD woman.

I’m LGBTQIA+ affirming and passionate about creating spaces where you don’t need to edit yourself, explain yourself or squeeze yourself neatly into a box. You’re welcome as you are.

I now live in Brittany, France, and when I’m not counselling you’ll usually find me doing something creative — art, music or writing. I’m a big believer that there’s rarely only one way of understanding ourselves.

I joined ACN in 2024, during the final year of my counselling training, and have been part of the team ever since.

I think the counselling bit of me was probably there long before I knew what to call it. I’ve always been someone people find easy to talk to, and I love creating the kind of space where you can settle in, talk openly and just be yourself.

I also know what it’s like to sit in the other chair. Having had several years of my own therapy, I understand that talking to a complete stranger about your life can feel pretty daunting at first. I keep things warm and relaxed, and there’s no expectation to arrive knowing exactly what to say.

Away from counselling, I’m a grandmother, I work full time and I love exploring new places and spending time with the people closest to me. These days I’ve found a balance in life I didn’t always know was possible — something I’m very grateful for.

I joined ACN in 2024 and pretty quickly felt like I’d found my people. I work closely with our counsellors, supporting them from their first steps into ACN and throughout their placement. No two days are ever quite the same — which is probably one of the things I like most.

Before ACN, I spent more than 20 years in the travel industry before going on to run my own Ofsted-registered business supporting children and families. Both taught me a lot about people, patience and keeping calm when approximately 100 things are happening at once. Very useful around here.

I’ve never lost my love of travel, but these days I’m just as happy cooking, growing my own vegetables or spending time with family and friends — usually with my very vocal, high-maintenance rescue Bengal cat making sure she’s included too.

I joined ACN in April 2025 after more than 25 years working in administration. I’m naturally organised (I do love a list), positive and very much someone who likes getting things sorted and keeping everything running smoothly.

I’m often one of the first people you’ll come across when you get in touch with ACN. I look after initial enquiries, help with the practical bits of getting started and keep a close eye on all things finance and payments. Basically, I’m here to make getting started feel straightforward and make sure you know what’s happening along the way.

Away from ACN, you’ll usually find me out on a long walk with my Romanian rescue dog, spending time with family and friends, or heading off somewhere in my campervan for the weekend.