I am a psychotherapist working with children, young people, parents, and individuals up to 24 years of age. I offer support across a range of areas including anxiety, anger, depression, low self-esteem, abuse, and trauma. My specialism is working with young people with neurodivergent profiles such as ADHD, Dyslexia, and Autism.

My background in teaching, special educational needs, and work within multidisciplinary teams has shaped a therapeutic approach that embraces neurological difference. This breadth of experience has given me a deep understanding of how these differences can impact communication, relationships, and emotional well-being. I also support adults who receive a diagnosis of neurodivergence—such as Dyslexia, ADHD, or Autism—later in life, helping them explore what this means for their self-understanding and daily life.

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As my practice evolves, I am now travelling between the UK and the US with increasing frequency. As a result, I am currently only taking on clients for whom a hybrid model of therapy is appropriate—meeting in person when I am in the UK and working online when I am abroad. This approach tends to be most suitable for teenagers and young adults who are comfortable with a mix of in-person and virtual sessions.

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My professional path began in 2004 when I completed my training as an International Montessori teacher. I went on to teach in primary education before training as a Level 7 specialist in Dyslexia Assessment and Specialist Literacy Teaching across the lifespan. This led to a role at an independent day school in London, where I worked one-to-one as a literacy specialist and later became the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo).

In 2014, I co-founded The Independent School—a secondary school for children with additional needs—where I served as Vice Principal and Head of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). This work laid the foundation for my transition into psychotherapy. I trained at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust as a psychodynamic psychotherapist, specialising in work with children, young people, parents, and young adults. My background in education continues to be invaluable in my therapeutic practice, especially in understanding the complex needs of neurodivergent individuals.

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In 2016, I co-founded The Child and Adolescent Development Centre (The CDC.London) with Counselling Psychologist Adele Monsef. Our centre is a collaborative team of clinical professionals from a range of disciplines, including Psychoeducational and Neurodevelopmental Assessment, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Art Therapy, and Mental Health. The CDC.London offers tailored individual and group services to meet the specific needs of children, young people, and families.

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Alongside my clinical work, I support families navigating the education system to find the right support for neurodivergent children and young people. Since 2015, I have worked in collaboration with law firms, offering expert testimony at tribunals to help families secure Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

I also offer parent support and professional consultation, including mentorship for school staff and Neurodiversity-informed training for schools, organisations, and other professionals. Additionally, I am a freelance writer, exploring themes in education and mental health.

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I serve as an advisory board member for the international charity Words Matter, a charity dedicated to ending verbal abuse of children by adults.