I am a couples therapist, clinical supervisor and mediator with over 8 years’ experience in private practice. I have worked across a number of settings in the voluntary, primary, secondary, tertiary and private practice sectors. Specialist services include couples therapy, dissociative disorders, LGBT, and survivors of crime. At Mind Garden I work with couples of all sex and gender identities.

As an integrative therapist, I combine psychodynamic and humanistic approaches to support your relationship goals. I work with you to explore the impact of the following contribute to the health of, or the detriment of, your romantic relationship:

• Past relationships
• Current life changes
• Relationship dynamics
• Love languages
• Communication styles
• Early childhood experiences (including trauma or abuse)

I think of long-term relationships as a series of shorter relationships, our needs and ways of being change over time. They are often affected by external life factors including work stress, the introduction of children or fertility issues, menopause, impotence, aging, or changes in intimacy and sexual appetites. At times our relationships can experience real challenges, such as the diagnosis of a long-term physical or mental health diagnosis, loss, or an emotional or physical affair. A number of adults are receiving a diagnosis of Neurodiversity later in life, and the process of diagnosis, and unmasking can be challenging for both partners. Often there is a third to consider, such as faith or culture, health diagnosis or family responsibilities.

My approach is non-judgemental, puts your relationship at the centre of our work, and is attachment informed. My commitment is to facilitate a confidential, empathic, and non-shaming space. This supports exploration of emotional, physical and relational intimacy. Whether you need help to reconnect and grow together or you wish to separate in healthy way, I can help you. Most people access couples therapy when issues have become entrenched and find it difficult to compromise and find a way forward, so even if you feel that your relationship might need some early maintenance do consider getting in touch.