As an Integrative Psychotherapist,  I adapt the therapeutic approaches I use to meet your needs. I qualified over 13 years ago and have experience of working within the NHS in a Community Mental Health Team as well as running my private practice for 5 years.I have recently relocated from Bingham, Nottinghamshire to the Western Isles and previously to that I worked in Caithness so am accustomed to working in remote communities, urban settings as well as via online.My specialities include trauma, neurodiversity,  chronic illness, addiction/alcoholism and female-specific issues such as fertility and menopause.I work in a relational way as evidence consistently shows the relationship between the client and therapist is the most important factor in successful therapy. I believe you are the expert in you and my role is to enable you to identify and address barriers that maybe preventing you from finding peace and joy.Prior to qualifying I worked for the Nottingham Alcohol and Drug Team, Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust as a drug/alcohol clinical specialist after qualifying for my first degree in Social Work.This led me to move into psychotherapy as I wanted to support clients with their mental health in a more effective manner.I have personal experience of addiction and recovery as well as autism and chronic health issues.