I have been counselling people from various groups for over 20 years, I love my work and am passionate about working with people who want to change and who are open to trying new ways of working. I am particularly passionate about self-esteem, as I feel this subject covers a wide range of issues. As someone who had low self-esteem for many years and who has researched the subject for over 20 years, it is an issue I feel particularly passionate about. Self-esteem impacts all areas of our lives. Low self-esteem has an impact on our work and our relationships, but most of all the relationship we have with ourselves. Once we build up our self-esteem and learn to deeply love and respect ourselves, we can see dramatic changes in all aspects of our lives and relationships.

I am culturally Irish, and from a working-class background. My family is now multicultural, as I was fortunate enough to have been raised by parents who celebrated differences - something quite unusual in the 1960’s - but which has had a significant impact on my life and work. I was raised in a family of many diverse cultures and identities, and I continue to reflect that openness and respect for difference in my work today.

I am constantly training as I like to keep up to date with new therapies. It is a passion of mine to support others in navigating their life journey, whatever that looks like. I love mindfulness, yoga, meditation, nutrition and healthy living.

I initially started my career in residential rehab with people who had addictions, eating disorders and Obsessive compulsive behaviours. I have also worked within the charity sector for many years and for the NHS. I have experience working with a variety of clients over the years with issues including- Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Abuse, Addiction, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Eating disorders, Grief, miscarriage and infant loss etc.