At Tree of Life Therapies, I offer integrative psychotherapy (person-centred, psychodynamic, CBT, TA and trauma informed psycho-education) in Essex for adults and young people who want to understand themselves more deeply and find relief from difficult thoughts and feelings. Therapy provides a private, confidential space where you can explore emotional distress, trauma, anxiety, depression and overwhelming life events at your own pace. Whether you are feeling lost, stuck or struggling with a traumatic experience, psychotherapy helps you move toward greater stability and self-understanding.
My approach is compassionate, grounded and shaped by years of experience working with trauma, relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression and long-term emotional patterns. Many clients choose therapy because they want support from a qualified mental health professional who can guide them gently through their experiences and help them feel more connected to themselves.
I completed a three-year higher diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapeutic Counselling, followed by advanced certificates in weight loss support and past life regression. My desire to understand emotional well-being more deeply led me to complete a first-class BA degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling.
I am an accredited member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), which ensures that my work meets the highest ethical standards upheld by professional counsellors and psychotherapists.
with the EMDR Academy UK
in Psychotherapy and Counselling
in Past Life Therapy
in trauma-informed approaches
This combination of clinical training, trauma-focused work and holistic practices allows me to support clients using approaches that honour both mind and body. I work with adults, individuals, couples and clients with a wide variety of emotional needs, offering support through both face-to-face and online sessions.
As a BACP-accredited psychotherapist, trauma counsellor and EMDR therapist, I support individuals who have lived through difficult, distressing or traumatic events. My background includes work with survivors of emotional, physical and sexual abuse, vulnerable teenagers in the care system and individuals dealing with coercive behaviour, trauma bonding and narcissistic relationships. I have also supported clients navigating long term emotional patterns that have shaped their sense of self and relationships.
My research during my BA Hons degree focused on emotional abuse and the impact of coercive control, which has shaped my understanding of how trauma sits within the mind and body. I have also ran creative groups for survivors and offer support within a sexual violence charity, allowing me to witness the many ways people adapt, survive and heal.
This experience allows me to work sensitively and effectively with those experiencing mental health issues, past trauma and persistent emotional patterns. Therapy is available face to face, online or by telephone, allowing you to choose the approach that feels right for you and your emotional wellbeing.
EMDR always involves careful preparation. Before any reprocessing begins, we spend time creating a detailed trauma timeline to identify experiences that continue to affect you in the present. This allows us to understand which memories are still active and how they may be influencing your thoughts, emotions and responses now. The preparation stage is an essential part of EMDR, helping to ensure that the work is carried out safely and in a way that avoids retraumatisation.
We take time to explore your history, your goals and your emotional readiness so that your therapy journey feels steady, contained and supportive. Everything is guided at your pace, with your emotional safety held as the priority throughout the process.
EMDR can also be complemented by other therapeutic approaches, such as Hypnotherapy to support subconscious pattern change or Reiki to help calm and regulate the nervous system. These are only integrated when appropriate and when they genuinely support your overall wellbeing.
During EMDR, I guide you through gentle bilateral stimulation such as tapping, a light bar or back and forth eye movements. This movement mimics the natural processing that occurs during REM sleep and allows the brain to revisit, process and neutralise unresolved memories.
You remain in control and aware throughout the session.
EMDR works by helping the brain understand that the danger associated with a traumatic experience is no longer present. As reprocessing EMDR therapy continues, the emotional charge attached to distressing memories gradually reduces.
A key benefit is that you do not need to describe every detail of your trauma. Much of the healing happens internally through the brain’s own system of desensitisation and reprocessing EMDR.
EMDR is used both as a short-term intervention for specific issues and as part of a long-term trauma healing process. It is recognised as one of the most effective types of therapy for trauma memories, emotional overwhelm and the treatment of PTSD.
Choosing therapy is often a response to an inner sense that something needs to change. You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, affected by trauma, held back by low self-esteem or caught in repeating emotional patterns. Psychotherapy offers a safe space where you can pause, breathe and explore what is happening within you.
I work with a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns, including:
In therapy sessions, we work collaboratively to understand what you are experiencing, why certain reactions appear and how old trauma memories may still be affecting your present life. Therapy is not rushed. It unfolds gently and with respect for your emotional safety.
While EMDR was originally created for PTSD, movement desensitisation and reprocessing is now used for a wide range of emotional concerns, including:
Clients often describe feeling clearer, calmer and less overwhelmed as EMDR continues.
(50 minutes) – Face to Face/On-line (Zoom or Whatsapp) or Telephone|
Please note: There is a £5 surcharge for consultations before 9 am and after 5 pm, and at weekends
If you are considering psychotherapy or EMDR, something within you may already be seeking change, stability or relief. You do not need to carry everything alone. When you feel ready, I am here to support you with compassionate, confidential psychotherapy in Essex and trauma-informed EMDR therapy.
Book a session or reach out with any questions. Your wellbeing matters and you deserve support that feels safe, steady and respectful of your journey.
Psychotherapy offers a confidential place to explore thoughts and feelings that may feel overwhelming or difficult to manage alone. It can help with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges and emotional distress of many kinds. Through regular sessions, you begin to understand your patterns and experiences more clearly, which supports resilience, self-awareness and healthier ways of coping in daily life. Many clients find that psychotherapy becomes a steady anchor during times of change or emotional strain.
During EMDR therapy sessions, we use gentle bilateral stimulation such as eye movements or tapping to help the brain naturally reprocess unresolved or distressing memories. This supports the mind in reducing the emotional intensity of traumatic memories so they feel less intrusive. You remain fully aware and in control throughout, and we work at a pace that protects your emotional safety. Sessions are structured but always delivered with care, grounding and sensitivity.
Yes. EMDR is one of the most widely recognised treatments for PTSD and is used internationally for those experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder PTSD. It is particularly helpful for people affected by traumatic events because it does not require you to retell every detail of what happened. EMDR supports the brain in processing trauma memories in a way that feels manageable and respectful of your wellbeing.
The length of EMDR varies depending on your history, your symptoms and how comfortable you feel during the process. Some clients benefit from short-term, focused EMDR for a single traumatic experience, while others need longer-term support for more complex trauma or ongoing symptoms. We will review your progress together to ensure the work continues to feel supportive and appropriate.
Yes. Many clients find benefit in using EMDR alongside talking therapy, especially when exploring deeper emotional patterns linked to trauma or distress. Psychotherapy offers space to understand your experiences, while EMDR helps reduce the emotional charge attached to traumatic memories. Together we can decide which approach feels right based on your needs, readiness and overall emotional wellbeing.
Yes. Therapy is available face to face, online via secure Zoom or by telephone, giving you flexibility and privacy. Many clients appreciate having different options, as it allows therapy to fit more comfortably into their lifestyle. Online EMDR and psychotherapy sessions can be just as effective as in-person support, and the bilateral base platform is used for EMDR when working online.
