I have been working in counselling, health and wellbeing for more than 25 years, and throughout that time I have remained deeply fascinated by people , how we grow, how we respond to life, and what helps us create meaningful change.

At the heart of my work is a genuine love for supporting people to better understand themselves. I find so much value in those moments where something finally clicks, when a person begins to see their behaviour differently, understand what their body is communicating, and recognise that they do have the capacity to respond in a new way. That is one of the things I love most about the FABIC approach. It is practical, deeply human, and it makes sense. I find that people can truly connect with it, apply it to their lives, and begin making changes that feel meaningful and lasting.

My background brings together a number of different but highly complementary areas. I run my own counselling practice and have worked with a wide range of clients over many years, including women, men, couples and adults navigating complex emotional and mental health experiences. Alongside this, I spent eight years as a wellbeing and welfare coordinator in a primary school, where I worked closely with children, families, teachers and the wider school community. In that role, I supported students through wellbeing check-ins, early intervention, attendance concerns, behavioural challenges, parent engagement and school-based support planning.

What I bring into behaviour support is that blend of counselling, wellbeing and behaviour understanding. I do not look at behaviour in isolation. I look at the person, the relationships around them, the environment they are in, and the emotional needs sitting underneath what is happening. I care deeply about helping people feel more equipped, more understood and more empowered to make changes for themselves, rather than simply being told what to do.

I feel especially drawn to working with children and families, particularly in the primary school years. Much of my experience has been with children aged around 4 to 12, including those experiencing anxiety, ASD, ADHD, school refusal, social difficulties, emotional dysregulation, or challenges with focus, connection and belonging. I understand how often behaviour is linked to anxiety, overwhelm, or difficulty making sense of the social world, and I care about helping both the child and the adults around them respond with greater clarity and support.

One of the things I value most in this work is helping people build their own understanding and internal tools. I love seeing people grow in confidence, insight and self-awareness, not because someone has “fixed” them, but because they begin to see what is possible for themselves. That is where I find this work most meaningful.

For support coordinators and families, I bring warmth, steadiness, extensive counselling experience, and a grounded understanding of both behaviour and wellbeing. I especially value collaborative work with families, schools and support teams, and I care deeply about helping children and adults move toward greater calm, connection and quality of life.