A little about me…and my work

I am a mind-body therapist, yoga teacher, supervisor, and Integrative Psychotherapist in training. Based in the Grantham and Nottingham areas, as well as online, my passion is guiding individuals toward mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
 
My approach is deeply shaped by a diverse, lifelong career dedicated to caring for others. Before dedicating myself fully to therapy and yoga, I have worked as a registered nurse in both general and mental health settings, managed residential hostels for vulnerable groups, and served as a practice manager in a busy inner-city GP surgery.
This rich background gives me a grounded, compassionate understanding of the complex challenges people face at all stages of life.
 
 
My Journey: From Body to Mind
My path into therapeutic work began with a deep love for yoga, which I have practiced for over 30 years and taught since 2004. With thousands of teaching hours and hundreds of clinical therapy hours behind me, I bring a wealth of practical experience and intuitive guidance to my practice.
 
Over the years, my work focused heavily on somatic and body-based healing. However, experience taught me a vital lesson: working with the body alone is not always enough to fully meet the complexity of our emotional and mental needs.
 
This realisation led me to expand my skills into talking therapy. I am currently in my third year of Integrative Psychotherapy training with The Minded Institute. By blending traditional talking and listening therapies with established mind-body wisdom, I work to support your healing from multiple angles.
 
 
Therapeutic Work & Supervision
Today, I maintain a busy clinical practice supporting private clients and working alongside three distinct charities supporting women, people in crisis, and clients living with chronic pain. I work with individuals of all ages navigating wide-ranging physical health, mental health, and life-guidance needs. 
 
Beyond my direct client work, I am a senior supervisor of therapy students with The Minded Institute, offering mentorship and guidance to the next generation of mind-body practitioners.
 
 
Yoga Training & Inspiration
Learning is an ongoing joy for me. I completed my formal Yoga Therapy training with The Minded Institute in 2018, and I regularly attend trainings to bring fresh insight to my students. Over the years, I have been privileged to study with globally renowned teachers and therapists, including:
    • Max Strom & Tias Little
    • Paul Grilley & Norman Blair
    • Anodea Judith & Tari Prinster
    • Heather Mason

What to Expect
As my students and clients will tell you, I am a friendly, down-to-earth person with a good sense of humour. I bring my entire life experience into the therapeutic space, aiming to infuse everything I offer with the clinical insight of integrative psychotherapy, the science of yoga therapy, and the wisdom of yoga. No matter which pathway we choose, my goal is to blend professional support with genuine warmth and a sense of joy. We are all on a journey together, and I look forward to walking alongside you.