My journey into this field was not a straight path. I didn’t always know I wanted to be a Psychotherapist. In fact, I first studied law and even worked in the field for a while, eventually realising my values and needs did not align with what I was doing.

Through my own process of unlearning and learning, I came into close contact with experiences of struggle, loss, and the darker emotions of being human. At the same time, I also learned what it means to feel more joy, ease, and lightness in life. That contrast - the movement between darkness and light - showed me how much possibility exists within each of us.

It is this journey that inspired me to walk alongside others in theirs - to hold space for their aches and questions, and to support them in uncovering parts of themselves they may have buried while growing up.

What excites me most is meeting people from all walks of life and having the privilege to witness their stories-their struggles, their growth, and their moments of triumph. Being trusted to walk alongside someone in their journey, even in small ways, feels deeply meaningful to me.

The first session can feel like sitting by a still pond - at first, noticing the ripples of unease, but slowly sensing that there is space here to let things settle. I wish for the client to experience a gentle sense of relief, that they don’t have to carry everything alone.

I would like to say that therapy is not about being “fixed” but about being accompanied. You have the right to go at your own pace, to bring only what feels safe, and to have your boundaries respected. It’s very natural to feel unsure in the beginning, therapy can feel like stepping into unknown waters but you don’t have to dive in all at once. Even dipping a toe is a big starting step.

I often return to my own authenticity, presence, and curiosity-and that is what I hope to bring into each session. From that place, I wish for the client and I to together create a relationship that feels steady, and deeply human - where a client doesn’t need to perform or be “a certain way.” I see therapy as a collaborative journey, where clients are invited to share what feels helpful, what doesn’t, and at the pace that feels right for them. My role is not to lead from ahead, but to walk alongside - sometimes pausing, sometimes exploring new paths - always holding space for their truth to gently unfold.

My greatest learning has been that people carry immense strength, often without realising it themselves. Clients have shown me how small steps (like putting feelings into words, setting one boundary, or allowing themselves to rest) can open the door to meaningful change, to trust that healing often takes shape in the ordinary moments, not just the big breakthroughs and that no matter what technique or approach one subscribes to, what truly brings change is presence and the quality of relationship the therapist and the client build together .

I value my empathy, authenticity, ability to bring compassion to another, and the ease with which I connect with people from all walks of life.

There’s so much that comes to mind - you’ll often find me lost in books-fiction, non-fiction, though my guilty pleasure is definitely reading a romance or rom-com. I love rolling out my yoga mat, cooking (and yes, even cleaning has become a surprising hobby as an adult!), having endless conversations with friends and dabbling in creative arts-painting, playing with colors, or clicking little snapshots of life. But most of all, I cherish slow walks in nature with my partner-they’re my favorite kind of pause.

My approach is person-centered and mindfulness-based, integrating body awareness, contemplative practices along with emotions-and-needs exploration, and when helpful, creative expression through writing, play and art. I gently adapt the process to what feels most supportive for each person. My approach and practice holds a culturally sensitive, systemic and a social justice lens.

Creating a safe space for queer and trans* clients begins with recognizing that therapy itself can feel unsafe if it repeats the erasures or biases people already face outside. And so, I work to create a space where clients feel safe, affirmed, and celebrated in their fullness. This includes using and being mindful of inclusive language, building safety, actively challenging heteronormative ideas and intersectionality. I also see allyship as an ongoing practice - one of listening deeply, being on the lookout for things to learn - resources to read, people to meet, unlearning biases, owning mistakes and staying accountable to queer-affirmative ways of being, both within and beyond therapy. No matter who is before me, therapy is first and foremost seeing people as humans before anything else.