About Me

 About Me

A little about me

I have been working in counselling and supervision for nearly 30 years, supporting adults, young people, and families through a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.

I am a Senior Registered Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and work in line with their Ethical Framework. I am also a member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, as well as professional organisations supporting trauma and child psychotherapy.

Alongside my private practice, I work as a clinical supervisor and continue to support both individuals and organisations.

My approach to you

I understand that life can sometimes feel overwhelming, confusing, or difficult to navigate.

You may not always feel you have choices — or know what those choices are.

My role is to support you in exploring this, at your own pace, in a way that feels safe and manageable.

I aim to offer:

• Clarity where things feel uncertain

• Support when things feel overwhelming

• Space to explore options to change when you feel ready

• Optimise life satisfaction

My experience

Over the 30 + years, I have worked across a wide range of settings, including:

• Multiple adult mental health organisations - such as Samaritans and SANE

• Bereavement services and community organisations

• HIV support services

• Children’s services, including Shooting Star Chase

• Schools, supporting children and their families

• Bereavement services and community organisations

I have also:

• Chaired a London-based Sure Start programme, running multicultural community events

• Founded women’s support groups in South West London

• Supported overseas charities in a fundraising leadership role

• Specialist work

A significant part of my work focuses on supporting people who have experienced trauma, including:

• Diluting/processing trauma symptoms 

• Sexual abuse and exploitation

• Domestic violence

• Complex and long-term emotional difficulties

I have provided clinical support and supervision for organisations such as
NAPAC and RASAC WLCC and specialist sexual violence services.

I am also Director of Into The Light CIC, where I facilitate workshops and run programmes for survivors of sexual abuse, as well as for partners and professionals supporting them.

How I work

My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and tailored to each individual.

I integrate:

• Trauma-informed talking therapy

• Somatic (body-based) approaches

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)

My training includes advanced work in trauma, including affect dysregulation, survival responses, and traumatic memory through the Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute.

My Master’s research focused on somatic awareness, particularly how reconnecting with the body can help people move forward when they feel stuck.

Additional areas of experience

I have extensive experience working with:

• Generalised anxiety and panic disorders/ attacks 

• Anxiety, depression, and relational difficulties

• Abuse - childhood adversities

• Bereavement and loss

• Drug and alcohol addiction issues

• Overall Women’s issues

I also facilitate bereavement programmes and psycho-educational courses for both adults and children.

Supervision and professional roles

I provide clinical supervision to counsellors, youth workers, and organisations, including those working with:

• Child exploitation

• Domestic violence

• Sexual abuse

• General therapy practice

I have worked with organisations such as the West London Centre for Counselling and specialist support services across London.

Working flexibly

Where appropriate, I offer sessions in different settings, including:

• Private practice

• Online sessions

• Home visits (for those who are housebound or need additional support)

• Professional standards

I hold an enhanced DBS certificate and am committed to working safely with children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

My work is supported by ongoing supervision and continued professional development, ensuring I offer a safe, ethical, and effective service.

• A final thought

I believe that each person carries both vulnerability and strength.

With the right support, those vulnerabilities can begin to feel more manageable — and over time, can become part of a deeper sense of resilience, confidence, and hope.

“Aiming for clarity, hope, and a more content future.”

— Sadie