About Me

     I am a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor working face-to-face in Poulton-le-Fylde, as well as online and via telephone across the UK. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and work in line with the BACP Ethical Framework. I attend regular clinical supervision, engage in ongoing professional development, and hold full professional indemnity insurance.

     I completed my training at Leeds Beckett University, achieving an MA in Integrative Counselling, alongside a PGCert in Counselling and Interpersonal Skills. I offer counselling in both English and Lithuanian.

     Before I started my private practice, I worked as a Lead Psychotherapist in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre. I have extensive experience working with men in addiction and recovery and have facilitated men’s groups within recovery services. Much of my work has involved supporting men who have spent years suppressing emotions, coping through substances, or struggling silently with shame, anger, or low self-worth.

     This work has given me a deep understanding of the specific pressures men face, including expectations around strength, control, and emotional restraint and how these pressures can impact mental health, relationships, and identity. I integrate the knowledge and experience gained from recovery services into my psychotherapy practice, offering an approach that is realistic, compassionate, and grounded in real world experience.

     Outside of my work, I enjoy being outdoors, exercise and going on long walks. I value spending time with friends and family, reading, and experimenting with new recipes, simple but important ways of staying connected and balanced.