My Story
My journey to becoming a psychotherapist began after a 24-year career in pastoral care within education, where I worked closely with children, young adults, and their families in lead advocacy and supportive roles. During the pandemic, I realised I might be better suited to working with adults, leading me to pursue a Masters in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy at Goldsmiths University.
Personally, I had resisted therapy due to stereotypes and stigmas surrounding it, believing it was only for those in crisis. However, as I faced life's challenges, I gave therapy a try, and it dissolved those misconceptions to become a transformative experience. Therapy continues to positively impact all areas of my life.
Drawing on my extensive background in pastoral care, personal therapy experiences, and formal training, I am committed to helping others navigate their paths to healing and self-discovery.
Why the Rooted Shed
I think of therapy like pulling boxes out of a shed you haven't opened in years. Some are heavy — you might only manage a quick peek before putting the lid back on, and that's fine. We'll leave those for when you're ready. Others we'll go through properly, sorting what's worth keeping from what you can finally let go of. And some just need a bit of organising — nothing dramatic, just enough to see clearly again.
That's what therapy is, underneath it all: unpacking, understanding, making sense of what's in there. Not to overhaul who you are, but to help you find a bit more balance, a bit more room to breathe — your own version of hygge, just on the inside.