About Me

What Guides My Work

A central driver in my life is a desire to help people live in more harmony with ourselves, others, and the world. I believe we can create a more just and caring society where people feel more unconditionally taken care of. I am passionate about supporting people in their journeys towards greater awareness, vitality, and alignment with their values.

Wanna fly, you got to give up the s**t that weighs you down. Toni Morrison

My Background and Influences

In my work as a therapist and coach, I integrate a range of therapeutic models I have studied, primarily Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

My practice is also informed by my experience in:

  • Activism for social and environmental justice
  • Group facilitation
  • Participation in feminist orientated men's circles
  • and my lived experience as a partner, son, parent, and migrant

I believe the power of talking therapies is supported by more embodied experiences for example, meditation and dance which can also be important tools in my work.

Being a Therapist Who Also Does the Work

I have benefited, and continue to benefit, from working with some wonderful therapists myself—both individually and as part of a couple.

I believe it is important for therapists to work actively on ourselves, and to keep a close connection with what it is like to be a client in therapy.

How I See the Therapeutic Relationship

I enjoy the challenge of working compassionately with every part of every person I work with. This includes maintaining boundaries and an awareness of privileges and oppressions, so that therapy can remain a safe and respectful space for everyone.

Fight against the strong when we are weak and against ourselves when we are strong. Lluís Maria Xirinacs

My Education/Qualifications

  • Diploma in Counselling and Groupwork - A Cognitive Behavioural Approach (Centre of Therapy, 2017)
  • IFS Level 1 & 2 (IFS Institute, 2023 & 2025)
  • Intimacy From The Inside Out Couples Therapy (IFS Institute, 2025)
  • Dance Movement Therapy (Danza Interior, 2023)
  • Psychology MA 2:1 degree (Edinburgh University, 2007)
  • 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course (2016)
  • Rethinking Masculinities as a gender violence reduction strategy (2015)

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