Integrative Counselling, Coaching, and Schema Therapy for those who feel different
I work with people who feel out of sync with those around them. Many of my clients are neurodivergent, expats, or members of the LGBT+ community.
In therapy, we address challenges such as:
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Feeling misunderstood or unseen.
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Social disconnection.
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Struggles with identity and self-acceptance.
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Mental health pressures.
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Feeling “othered” in daily life.
Together, we explore these challenges, develop practical strategies, and find ways to feel more aligned with yourself and the world around you.
Can you relate to this?
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Want to live by your values, but feel stuck in compromises.
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Caught in repeating cycles of self-defeating thoughts and behaviours.
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Exhausted from masking, yet doubt you’d be accepted as you are.
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Struggle with anxiety, overthinking, and racing thoughts.
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Find decision-making hard, as every choice feels wrong.
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Facing an existential crisis, questioning meaning.
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Feel lonely and struggle to form deep, fulfilling relationships.
Many of my clients are used to understanding complex concepts and solving unusual problems — yet when it comes to their own feelings, life can feel much harder.
If this resonates with you, let's talk and see if I'm the right professional to help you.
My Approach
I work integratively, using the Personal Consultancy model to combine counselling and coaching. This allows us to move flexibly between different ways of working, depending on what you need.
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Exploring Your Experience
Sometimes you may need space to talk freely and make sense of what is happening. I follow your narrative and aim to understand your experience as precisely as possible, drawing on Person-Centred, Psychodynamic and Existential approaches.
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Understanding and Changing Patterns
We can explore how past experiences continue to influence your life today. As a certified Schema Therapist, I can also help you actively work on changing patterns that are no longer helpful.
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Moving Towards the Future
When you want to focus on change, we can clarify what you want, explore what may be getting in the way and identify practical steps forward, using coaching frameworks and techniques.
About Me
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Over 1,800 hours of training in counselling and coaching, with ongoing professional development.
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Regular supervision with three supervisors.
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Eight years of personal psychotherapy.
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Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the International Society of Schema Therapy.
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Trained in integrative counselling, coaching, and schema therapy.
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MSc in Maths and Physics as a first degree and background in IT, which shape my systemic thinking.
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Extensive experience working with neurodivergent and LGBT+ clients.
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Twice an expat, with experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
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Languages: English, Ukrainian, and Russian.
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Wife and mum of two.
Managing Expectations
I work with adults who are self-motivated to explore their experiences and make changes in their lives. Therapy is most effective when the desire to change comes from you, not someone else.
Please note, this is not a crisis service. If you are in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts, please contact your GP, local healthcare provider, or a mental health hotline.
For UK residents, you can call Samaritans at 116 123 or send a text message SHOUT to 85258.
Contact Me
Let’s schedule a 25-minute call to see if I’m the right specialist for you.
Please complete the form on the right, and I’ll get in touch with you shortly.