Waking Circles approach to healing

I believe much of our suffering comes from the illusion of separation—from ourselves, from one another and from the living world. In an effort to survive, we learn to reject, suppress, or hide parts of who we are. Over time, this disconnection can leave us feeling fragmented, isolated and as though we've lost touch with something essential within us.

Healing begins when we stop rejecting parts of ourselves and start remembering the wholeness of who we are.

As we gently welcome those parts home, we begin to rediscover a deeper sense of authenticity, presence, and connection—not because we've become someone new, but because we've returned to ourselves.
My work is grounded in evidence-based therapy and enriched by mindfulness, nature, and contemplative wisdom. I offer a space of deep presence, compassion, and curiosity, where every part of your experience is welcome. I don't believe you're broken or in need of fixing. I believe you already carry within you the wisdom and capacity to heal.
I am here to be a mirror—to witness your pain, your joy, your story, and your unfolding. My role is not to tell you who you are, but to help you remember the wholeness that has always been within you.

Working together

As a qualified therapist, I offer a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space where we can explore the challenges you're facing at a pace that feels right for you.

I originally trained and qualified in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based approach that provides a strong foundation for understanding how our thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and physical responses interact. Since qualifying, I have continued to expand my practice through ongoing professional development, integrating other evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), compassion-focused approaches, parts work, mindfulness, somatic awareness, and nature-based practices where appropriate.

Rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach, our sessions are guided by your individual needs, values, and goals. Together, we seek to understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, develop practical tools to support meaningful change, and gently explore the deeper beliefs, experiences, and ways of relating that shape your life.

Throughout our work, my intention is not simply to reduce distress, but to help you build a more compassionate relationship with yourself—supporting you to move towards greater authenticity, resilience, and a deeper sense of wholeness.

I practise in accordance with COSCA's ethical framework and engage in regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development to ensure my work remains safe, reflective, and informed by current evidence.

Therapy

Therapy offers a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space to explore the challenges you're facing while developing practical skills to support meaningful and lasting change.

Whether you're experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, self-criticism, grief, or feeling disconnected from yourself, therapy provides an opportunity to pause, make sense of your experiences, and begin moving forward with greater clarity and confidence.

At Waking Circles, I believe that healing is about more than reducing symptoms. While evidence-based therapy can help relieve distress, it can also support a deeper understanding of yourself—helping you reconnect with your values, strengthen your resilience, and build a more compassionate relationship with who you are.

My hope is that therapy becomes a space where you feel safe enough to explore your experiences, discover new ways of responding to life's challenges, and gradually move from surviving toward living with greater authenticity, connection, and wholeness.

Therapy may be right for you if you are:

  • Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted.
  • Struggling with self-criticism, perfectionism, or low self-worth.
  • Navigating grief, change, or uncertainty.
  • Feeling disconnected from yourself or the life you want to live.
  • Wanting to better understand your thoughts, emotions, and patterns.
  • Looking for compassionate, evidence-based psychological support.

Waking Circles Mentorship

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  • Examine thought patterns, beliefs, and inner narratives — learning how to observe, gather and challenge them

  • Define your values, boundaries, non-negotiables, and use these to guide your behaviour

  • Recognize behavioural patterns and their origins, including family dynamics and learned responses

  • Examine relational themes, including your relationship with yourself, others, and the wider world

  • Inner child and parts work through reflection, creativity, exploring what healing and play may look like for you

  • Explore your sense of spirituality through developing a relationship with the Earth, your ancestry, and a sense of belonging within the wider web of life, aligning to the seasons of Mother Earth

You are not broken

I  firmly believe that no one is broken. You don't need to become someone else to heal or fix yourself.

Healing happens when you remember the wholeness of who you've always been.