A Journey from Athlete to Therapist

Balancing wellbeing with success

Everything you need to know

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  • £150 per hour

  • Sessions are 60 minutes:

    • Face-to-face - The Royal Exchange, Manchester

    • Online via Zoom

    • I am a fully registered therapist with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) No. 00949627

    • I am a fully accredited mindfulness teacher, accredited by the Breathworks Organisation.

    • I am insured by Holistic Insurance

    • I have a recent DBS

    • BSc in Exercise and health Sciences, at the University of Salford - 3 Years

    • Counselling Skills Diploma at the Manchester City College - 1 year

    • Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of Salford - 2 years

    • Mindfulness teacher training and advanced teacher training with the Breathworks Organisation - 2 years

    • Masters degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of Salford - 1 year

    Total = 9 years

    • I worked at Equilibrium health care, an in-patient Psychiatric Hospital as a Occupational Health Assistant for two years helping people suffering from complex mental health difficulties such as psychosis, schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder and severe autism.

    • I worked for an NHS commissioned service for a little over 3 years at both Step 2 (mild to moderate mental health difficulties) and Step 3 (moderate to severe mental health difficulties) delivering online cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness courses, and counselling to people suffering from:

      Anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, chronic pain and illness, relationship difficulties, terminal diagnoses, health anxiety, OCD, stress, bereavement, low self-esteem, phobias, sexuality, anger , poor sleep, body image difficulties.

    • For 5 years I have been delivering individual and group therapy at the charity Rueben’s Retreat to fathers whose children have died. This was initially heavily concessioned but for 3 years has been pro bono.

    • I have also been practicing privately as a therapist to people in the UK and across Europe for 6 years. The last 5 full time.

    • Academically I have worked on a clinical trial at the University of Manchester for culturally adapted family therapy for people from ethnic backgrounds who have been given a formal complex mental health diagnosis such as schizophrenia or bi-polar disorder. In addition,  I have conducted my own research at the university of Salford on fathers experiences of child loss and what its like to attend a fathers only counsellor led, support group.

  • In 2019, I won the Big Life Creative award. This is given out yearly across the northwest to a pool of about 600 staff working within NHS commissioned services within the Big Life Group.

    The award was for recognition of work I undertook establishing the first mindfulness courses for mental health and long term health conditions within the Eastern Cheshire.

  • If you have a formal diagnosis or suspect you may be suffering from the following issues, unfortunately, I am not the right therapist for you at this time. I would recommend you contact your GP for more support:

    • Bi-polar disorder

    • Psychosis

    • Personality Disorder

    • Gender Dysphoria

    • Present plans to end you own life

“A gateway to deeper fulfillment and mastery”

As a high-achieving professional—whether you're a lawyer, executive, academic, entrepreneur, or another driven individual—success often feels tied to relentless determination and perfection. Vulnerability in these spaces can feel risky, as if showing weakness could undermine your performance or sidetrack your ambitions.

But when worked with safely, vulnerability becomes a gateway to deeper fulfilment and mastery. I understand this—not just as a therapist but from my personal journey. As a former international Olympic weightlifter for Great Britain, I spent years pushing my body and mind to the limit, believing any sign of weakness would compromise my success.

In 2009, a serious car accident left me with severe injuries, unravelling my identity as an athlete and pushing me into a difficult journey of anxiety, PTSD, and existential fear. Through therapy, I realized that the car accident was just the tip of the iceberg. Past traumas had built up, shaping my perfectionism and fear of failure.

Facing these challenges allowed me to acknowledge how my past had shaped my ideas of resilience, work ethic, and determination and whilst they helped me initially, these had to be adjusted for me to thrive.

In my journey, I discovered that confronting our deepest struggles doesn’t diminish success—it enhances it. As a professional therapist, I help high-achievers navigate the pressures of demanding careers while recognizing that vulnerability doesn’t sabotage ambitions. It makes success more meaningful.

With over 6,000 hours of clinical practice, I integrate mindfulness, cognitive behavioural therapy, and trauma-informed counseling, alongside my experience as an elite athlete, to support my clients in overcoming personal challenges while achieving professional excellence.

I’ve shared my journey to help you make an informed choice. If you're ready to explore how facing your challenges can enhance your success, it would be great to hear from you. I’d be happy to discuss how we can work together.

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Change starts now.