My story

I have always been fascinated by how we communicate and express ourselves. When I was younger, I was obsessed with singing and public speaking, but I often felt held back by intense "nerves" that I didn't really understand at the time. It wasn't until I reached my thirties that I realised I am neurodivergent and have a highly sensitive nervous system. Looking back, those early struggles make so much more sense now.

I spent twenty years working in the not-for-profit sector. My roles involved supporting young people through traumatic situations and leading teams in high-pressure environments. I was the person who kept all the plates spinning at once. Eventually, that pace caught up with me, and I experienced burnout more than once. Those experiences taught me how to spot the early warning signs, and now I am committed to helping others do the same before they reach a breaking point.

Finding a different way

A significant turning point in my life happened when I literally lost my voice. I had to have surgery on my vocal folds to remove a cyst, which was an incredibly difficult and isolating time. During my recovery, I was supported by specialists in performance psychology, voice and breathwork at Noble House.

I had never done any embodiment work before, and the impact it had on me was profound. I suddenly had practical ways to calm my nervous system, process my emotions and express myself clearly. It felt so transformative that I spent the next seven years training as a practitioner. I slowly built my practice while still leading a health and wellbeing team, eventually moving into this work full-time.

How I work

I believe that to create lasting change and protect our wellbeing, we need to involve the head, heart and body. My approach is neuro-inclusive and rooted in the idea that we don't need to be ‘fixed’. Instead, we need to understand how our unique nervous systems work so we can feel safe being ourselves.

I also believe that moving away from stress and burnout, and building a sense of belonging is a collective effort. Even when we are resilient and capable, we aren't meant to carry everything on our own. My goal is to help create spaces where people feel valued, heard and brave enough to speak up when things need to change.

Shall we connect?

If you are navigating burnout or looking for a way to feel more at home in your work and life, I would love to chat. You can get in touch to book a discovery call or to ask any questions about how I work.

Training and qualifications

• Certified Psyche Practitioner: Performance Psychology, Embodied Voice and Psyche Breath (Performance Institute of Scotland/Noble House)

• Coaching Diploma: Association for Coaching

• MSc Childhood Studies: The University of Edinburgh

• MA Indigenous Religions: The University of Edinburgh

• Leadership Training: Oasis School of Human Relations and The King’s Fund

• Member of the British Voice Association and the Association for Coaching

• Additional training in: Counselling Skills, Motivational Interviewing, Leadership Embodiment, Advanced Safeguarding, Neurodiversity, and Advocacy.