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I am really passionate about psychology, trauma recovery, and figuring out what it means to thrive in life. It's not just my job, I live and breathe this stuff! ​​

​​I do my best to bring my authentic self to this work, and show up for you. I'm not the kind of therapist who hides behind the clipboard. 

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I am working to create spaces where people feel able to bring and explore the challenging parts of themselves that they normally find hard to relate to. By moving towards this difficult terrain, we hopefully emerge with more self-leadership, peace, clarity, balance, and joy.

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When I'm not in therapy mode, I find meaning and restoration in adventuring outdoors, and being a musician. 

Qualifications and Experience

2025  Level 1 Internal Family Systems Therapy – IFS Institute

2024  L3 Diploma in Mediation Skills 

2023 EMDR Europe Accredited Standard Training

2022 BACP Accreditation, 384607

2021–2022 Ongoing CPD in Polyvagal Therapy and IFS

2020 Co-founded Gwynedd Therapy private practice with Heather Harden. Trustee for social enterprise Nomad I’r Enaid

2018–2020 MSc Integrative Counselling – Bangor University (Distinction)
Placement: NHS Primary Mental Health Medication Counselling Service

2014–2020 Rite to Freedom (Addiction eco-therapy charity) Volunteer Mentor → Retreat Facilitator → Project Manager & Co-leader. Nature-based leadership training with 8 Shields

2014 BA Philosophy & English Language – Cardiff University (First Class)

2013 Began personal development journey: intensive shadow work & Jungian retreats. Joined and continue to co-lead a weekly peer-led men's work process group (ongoing)

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