Online Therapy & Online Supervision

Therapy Informed By A Multi-Cultural Life

Choosing a therapist should be about more than looking at qualifications or methods. It is important to find someone who understands the complexity of your world. For many people, life involves moving between cultures—whether through work, travel, or family—and this can shape identity, relationships, and emotional wellbeing in ways that aren’t always easy to express.

As a qualified therapist who has lived and worked in the contrasting cultures of the United Kingdom and Qatar, I bring a unique perspective. I want to understand your individual expectations, values, and ways of communicating. My aim is to create a therapeutic space where you feel recognised and respected, whatever your personal heritage.

My family heritage and cross-cultural experiences enrich my professional training. Grounding therapy in real life and providing the opportunity to explore questions of belonging, adaptation, or change with someone who has navigated them too. If you’re looking for support from a therapist who combines professional expertise with a global outlook, this could be the right place to begin.

My Background

I have been working as Therapist since 2000. I come from a mixed heritage family and my personal experience of transcultural relationships has enriched my understanding of working with cultural differences in therapeutic relationships.

I am a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist (aligned to Column C of SCOPED) and a Specialist Accredited Supervisor. You can find out more about my supervision practice on the Person-Centred Supervision page of this website.

I also hold Senior Professional Member status with The Association for Counselling and Therapy Online. Achieving these titles takes time and experience, extensive training and evidence of a substantial contribution to the wider profession. When we work together you are assured a high standard of professional care.

Prior to training as a Therapist I designed and bought Menswear for well-known international retailers. I have travelled a great deal and lived in many different locations. I feel that, alongside my experience of working in healthcare, education and the voluntary sector, this has given me a rich understanding of different working environments and lifestyles, which helps me to work empathically with each person I meet.

Clients refer to me from a number of sources, many from word-of-mouth recommendations. I am also an Approved Counsellor for Yorkshire Mesmac

which is one of the oldest and largest sexual health organisations in the country. They offer services to various communities including men who have sex with men, people with substance abuse issues, sex workers and LGBTQ+ young people and adults.

In addition to private referrals, I provide therapy for clients of EAPs (Employee Assistance Programmes) and also work with the media, including a live appearance on BBC Radio Leeds Breakfast Show.

I am experienced in open-ended and time-limited therapy and I really enjoy the combination of working as part of a team, within an organisation, and working independently.

I was a member of the BACP Private Practice Executive Committee for over 7 years, latterly holding the position of Divisional Chair. This role involves raising the profile of private practitioners within the BACP and the public, through planning conferences, local events and contributions to the Private Practice journal.

I have previously worked as a Manager for a Counselling Service in Leeds which supported young people aged 13-25 years. Prior to that I also worked as a Manager in an out of hours Crisis Service and Telephone Helpline, working with clients with short term emotional distress as well as those with severe and enduring mental health problems.

Above all else, I find my work extremely rewarding, and feel inspired by all the people I have had the privilege to work with.