Hird Therapy
~Where You'll Be Heard~
Meet The Therapist
A bit about who I am and how I came to this work.
My path into counselling grew from a long-standing interest in people, relationships and emotional wellbeing. Before qualifying as a psychotherapist, I spent many years working with children, young people and families in different settings, and that experience showed me just how powerful it can be to feel genuinely listened to and understood.
I went on to complete my degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and since then I have supported people through a wide range of experiences, including anxiety, low mood, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, life changes and periods of feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
I also bring experience of working with young people in both secondary school and college settings, which helps me understand some of the pressures they can face around education, friendships, family, identity, confidence and growing independence.
As someone who is neurodivergent myself, I know that people can experience, process and communicate things in very different ways. This has shaped the way I work: flexibly, without assumptions, and with an understanding that therapy should adapt to the person rather than expecting the person to adapt to therapy.
I am naturally curious and committed to continuing to develop my practice. My ongoing training includes areas such as neurodiversity, creative therapeutic approaches, sexuality and sexual wellbeing, relationship diversity, ethical non-monogamy, kink and other areas where people can sometimes feel misunderstood or judged.
At the heart of my work is the relationship we build together. I aim to be warm, genuine, approachable and easy to talk to, creating a space where you can bring the parts of life that feel difficult, confusing or hard to say out loud and explore them at a pace that feels right for you.
Qualifications
- Diploma Counselling and Psychotherapy
- BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Professional Memberships
- I am a fully Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy BACP
- Enhanced DBS
- ICO registered
- Fully Insured
My Approach
I work with individuals aged 11 and over, offering one-to-one counselling in person, online, and through walk-and-talk therapy across Hertfordshire and West Essex. My practice is grounded in person-centred counselling, meaning our work together is led by you, your experiences, and what feels most important in your life. I aim to provide a safe, accepting, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, relationships, and challenges at your own pace.
I recognise that not everyone finds it easy to express themselves through conversation alone. Alongside traditional talking therapy, I may incorporate creative counselling techniques, including visual aids, Lego®, sand tray work, therapeutic cards, fidget toys, pebbles, arts and crafts, figures, games, and other experiential approaches. These can be particularly helpful for young people, neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD, and anyone who finds creative expression a more comfortable way of exploring thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
Every client is unique, and I believe therapy should reflect that. Whether we are talking, walking, creating, reflecting, or simply sitting with difficult feelings together, my aim is to adapt the therapeutic process to suit you and create a space where meaningful growth, self-understanding, and positive change can take place.