If you’re here, it’s likely that you’ve been doing your best to hold everything together - showing up, getting things done, and meeting expectations - even when you feel stretched beyond your limits. On the outside, it might look as though you’re coping, but inside, exhaustion and self-doubt can make it hard to trust yourself or know what to do next.
You might be trying to manage the relentless fatigue, brain fog, and heightened sensory sensitivities that come with CFS/ME and autistic, ADHD or HSP burnout. Or perhaps you're caught in the exhausting cycles of restriction, bingeing, shame and constant battling with your body that are such a large part of eating disorders, disordered eating and body image struggles. For so many of the people I work with, perfectionism, self-criticism, and overthinking keep them pushing harder, even when what they really need is care and permission to slow down.
Even when you’ve done everything you can think of, it can still feel as though nothing truly shifts. But that doesn’t mean you’ve failed; it means you need support that understands how complex recovery really is, and meets you exactly where you are.
That's why this is a space where you can pause, breathe, and begin exploring ways to build a life that feels gentler, realistic, and truly your own.
Pause - breath - explore
My story
Like many of my clients, I grew up feeling like I didn't quite fit in. I was highly sensitive, intense, often anxious, and easily overwhelmed. Because nothing seemed to make sense, I assumed I must be the problem. So I did everything I could to change myself - to be more acceptable, more likeable, more "normal." From the outside, it looked as though I was coping, even thriving. Inside, though, I was battling perfectionism, cripplingly low self-esteem, and an inner critic that never let up.
School was particularly hard. I was bullied for years, and I never quite figured out how to belong or feel safe. I learned to keep my head down, work hard, and try to be whoever I thought people wanted me to be.
There were warning signs - glandular fever, depression, and comfort eating throughout my teens as I tried to swallow my feelings. Then, in my early twenties, I developed an eating disorder. It took time, but I recovered. At least, my weight and eating did, but I was still somewhat disconnected from myself, and the sense of not fitting in lingered on.
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When I discovered psychology, something finally clicked. I completed a degree, then a Master's in Health Psychology, a Foundation Course in Counselling, and later a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. I completed placements in the NHS, in an eating disorders service, and a trauma clinic, and I trained in Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and NLP.
But despite having learnt so much, I still hadn't fully faced the years of trauma stored in my body. Looking back, I'm not sure I would have if my body hadn't forced me to stop: I caught a virus, which was followed by post-viral fatigue, and then, two years later, I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue. I knew I had it before I got the diagnosis, but it gave me some reassurance that the sensory sensitivities, debilitating digestive problems, brain fog, emotional overwhelm, and exhaustion that made even simple tasks feel impossible weren’t just “in my head.”
My recovery took years, not months, but it taught me things I would never have found in a textbook. The most important lesson? There are no quick fixes. I had to stop searching outside myself and start getting comfortable with who I was – accepting my limits without labelling myself as broken or weak. I couldn't keep forcing myself into a way of living that wasn't mine, chasing impossibly high standards I could never sustain. Instead, I had to create a life that truly suited me.
My approach
When I returned to work, I wanted to approach things differently - I knew talking therapies helped, but I’d learnt firsthand that they weren’t always enough. So I trained as a wellbeing coach, became an EFT and Matrix Reimprinting practitioner, and a Belief Coding facilitator. Together with my psychology and therapy training, I now had a vast toolbox from which I could draw.
The other change I made was to focus on the areas closest to my heart - recovering from chronic fatigue, healing from trauma, and overcoming eating disorders. I was already a specialist in eating disorder recovery, but my own experience with chronic fatigue showed me how important it was to have practitioners who truly understand. That's why I became a Chrysalis Effect Specialist Practitioner in CFS/ME, Fibromyalgia and Long COVID - so I could combine clinical expertise with the firsthand knowledge I wished I'd had access to when I was struggling.
Today, I'm fully recovered and working with incredible clients. I've even started running again - something that once felt unimaginable. I'm still learning - about myself and others. And the more I learn, the more I realise how many of my early experiences were shaped by being neurodivergent.
I'm based in Somerset and work online with clients across the UK and internationally. My approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and tailored entirely to you - what's genuinely possible in your life right now.
I share my story because I want you to know that recovery is possible, and you are not alone. I'll walk alongside you, hold hope when you can't, and help you reconnect with yourself so you can move towards a life that feels more authentic, more balanced, and more your own.
If any part of my story resonates with you, book a free discovery call to explore whether we might be a good fit. I'd love to hear from you.
The core beliefs guiding my work
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Who you are is enough. You don't need to achieve more, do more, or be more to deserve care and compassion. The struggles you're facing aren't signs you've done something wrong - they're signs that you've been trying to prove your worth through perfectionism, putting everyone else first, and overlooking your own needs. Our work together is about understanding what's been happening and helping you design a life that recognises your inherent value - not one that demands you earn it.
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There's no one-size-fits-all solution. What works for someone else might not work for you, and that's not your fault. Everything we explore will be tailored to your circumstances and what's realistic right now. I won't hand you a rigid plan or expect you to follow someone else's path. Instead, we'll find what actually helps you move forward.
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Healing happens through partnership. You're the expert on your own life. I bring psychological insight, clinical training, and genuine understanding of what you're navigating, but you're always the one who sets the pace and focus. I'm here to walk alongside you, offer reflection and guidance, and help you trust yourself again - not to tell you what to do.
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Mind and body are deeply connected. Whether you're experiencing chronic fatigue, disordered eating, or burnout, there are emotional and psychological patterns underneath that need attention. I work holistically and with trauma-informed awareness, recognising that your body holds wisdom and that recovery involves more than just managing symptoms. My approach is informed by both clinical training and years of research into the lived experiences of people with chronic fatigue conditions and eating disorders.
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Real change takes time and practice. Lasting change doesn't happen in a single session. They come from reflection, trying new approaches, noticing what works, and building on that over weeks and months. Our work together will give you the continuity and support you need to make sustainable progress.
What to expect
From the moment we begin, you'll notice what it feels like to be truly seen and understood. You'll know that you can bring everything you've been carrying - the fatigue, the self-criticism, the worries about food or your body - and voice the things you haven't been able to share before.
As we talk, things will begin to make more sense. You'll gain clarity about what's been happening - the patterns, the pressures, and the ways perfectionism and self-judgment have shaped your choices. Sometimes you'll see things in a new light. At other times, it might simply be a quiet recognition of what comes next. Nothing is blamed because everything is explored with care and curiosity.
You'll find our sessions warm and conversational, never clinical or distant. I'll reflect back what I notice, ask questions that help you see things differently, and gently challenge the unhelpful stories you've been telling yourself - always with respect for who you are and what you're carrying.
Over time, life will start to feel lighter. The constant drive to be perfect will begin to ease. You'll make decisions with more confidence, relate to food and your body in healthier ways, and return to the things that matter most. The voice of self-criticism will soften, and in its place will come a sense of trust - that change doesn't have to be forced, that your needs matter, and that you're worthy of care exactly as you are.
What my clients say
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The practicalities
Recovery from CFS/ME, burnout, and eating disorders takes commitment, persistence, and a willingness to look at what’s happening beneath the surface. Because of this, meaningful change unfolds over time rather than overnight.
We’ll start with weekly sessions to help you build momentum and a solid foundation for the work ahead. Then, as things begin to shift and your confidence grows, we can move to fortnightly or monthly sessions if that feels right for you. Most importantly, our work together will give you the structure, support, and space you need to move forward in ways that feel genuine, sustainable, and empowering.
Sessions are an hour long and take place online.