Psychotherapy for parents, couples trying to conceive, & mothers navigating loss of self, overwhelm and disconnection.
About
I’m an English psychotherapist based in Berlin, currently in advanced training for a (D-Psych) doctorate in psychodynamic psychotherapy.
My previous career, in London, saw me work as an author, chef and food consultant with a holistic nutrition approach.
In my twenties after completing my BsC in History of Art and Philosophy. I trained at Le Cordon Bleu in cuisine (cooking) and published a cookbook in 2014. This career saw me work with a vast number of food and beverage brands, media and group work. It is a career that gave me a deep understanding of the role food plays in fostering social connection and shaping mental wellbeing.
Background
MSc in Psychology and Neuroscience, Kings College London
Doctorate in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, University of Exeter
Reflective Parenting and Mentalization, Anna Freud Centre London
Somatic Yoga and Bodywork training, 200 hours Leila Sadeghee
Reiki Level 1
“If we value our children, we must cherish their parents" - John Bowlby
Welcome.
Choosing to begin therapy is a meaningful step—and one that often arises in places of extreme discomfort: something isn’t working, or something long buried is needing to be explored.
My work explores the uncovering of meaning and connecting to a deeper level of knowing, whether it is in the course of becoming a parent, or navigating the challenges that come with it
I practice from a contemporary psychoanalytic/psychodynamic perspective. This means we’ll work together to explore the unconscious patterns that shape your relationships, behaviours, and inner life—often outside of your immediate awareness. These patterns may stem from early experiences, unspoken emotional needs, or internalised relational dynamics that continue to influence how you show up in the present.
This work is not about symptom management alone. While relief from overwhelm, anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties is important—and often a natural outcome—it’s not the sole focus.
My approach invites sustained reflection and emotional honesty. We seek not only to understand what is happening, but why—and what meaning it carries within the broader narrative of your life.
In our sessions, the therapeutic relationship becomes a lens through which we can observe and gently challenge familiar dynamics.Our work will move at a pace that respects the process, in both the opening and resistance that comes with growth. This is long-form work, and it’s not always easy—but it can be profoundly life-changing.
If you are seeking a deeper understanding—of yourself, your relationships, your past and future—I welcome the opportunity to work with you.
My Areas of Speciality
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Relationship Dysfunction
Understanding how past attachments, shifts in family dynamics and relational experiences evolve in present relationships and working to filter the inner working space between couples.
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Conception & Fertility Struggles
Navigating the bridge between hope and loss and the unique experience of grief during motherhood, as well as identity shifts involved in this often isolating journey.
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Attachment & Parent-Child Bonding
Supporting secure attachment with infants/toddlers. Navigating separation anxiety (parent and/or baby). Understanding developmental needs and emotional attainment. Managing guilt and fear around "messing up"
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Identity and Role Transitions
The emotional toll of chronic stress, emotional overwhelm and isolation. Matrescence: the psychological birth of a mother
Contact
Tell me a little about your reasons for seeking therapy and and I will be in touch shortly.