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ABOUT ME

Before training as a psychotherapist, I built a rich and varied career across both the arts and business. I’ve held senior leadership roles in UK theatres and spent many years working closely with people, leading teams, and navigating the complexities of creative and corporate environments. These experiences have shaped my approach to therapy – grounded, thoughtful, and centred in relationships.

I believe meaningful change happens in relationship. I offer a warm, collaborative space where we can explore what’s going on beneath the surface – whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply seeking greater understanding. I’m particularly interested in how early experiences inform our present, and how Transactional Analysis (a type of psychotherapy) can support lasting growth and insight.

As a gay, HIV+ man, I’m especially passionate about working with LGBTQIA+ clients, those living with or affected by HIV, and people from within the creative industries. I aim to provide a space where identity, sexuality, health, and creative expression can be explored safely and without judgement. Whether you’re navigating stigma, relationships, emotional wellbeing, or the unique pressures of a creative life, I bring sensitivity, understanding, and lived awareness to the work we do together. I’m an Advanced Trainee in Psychotherapy, currently training at The Berne Institute.

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