About Me

My path to becoming a therapist and trainer has been anything but linear…

Growing up in London, I learned early how deeply our lives are shaped by family, culture, community, and the systems we live within. Long before I became a therapist, I was fascinated by questions of identity, belonging, fairness, and what it means to have the freedom to become yourself.

At eight years old, I organized my first protest—not because I played football, but because I believed the girls should have access to the football field too.

For much of my life, I thought that passion would lead me to human rights law. In my mid-twenties, I moved to Brooklyn, New York, to attend law school, driven by a desire to advocate for people and challenge systems that limited opportunity and self-determination.

What I discovered, however, was that my passion wasn't law itself—it was people.

That realization led me first into fitness, where I became fascinated by the body's capacity to heal and adapt. Over time, my curiosity expanded beyond physical wellbeing into the emotional and psychological experiences that shape our lives. Eventually, that path led me to social work.

I began with a strong interest in systemic and social issues, believing my work would focus primarily on creating change at a broader level. Instead, through a series of unexpected turns—including a chance encounter on a New York sidewalk shortly after graduate school—I found myself working at a trauma treatment clinic.

The rest, as they say, is history.

For my entire clinical career, I have worked with trauma. Supporting people in making sense of their experiences, reconnecting with themselves, and moving toward healing has become the foundation of my work. Along the way, I came to appreciate how trauma never exists in isolation. Our experiences are shaped by the families we come from, the communities we belong to, the identities we hold, and the cultural and historical contexts that surround us.

My own experiences of navigating different cultures, communities, and professional worlds have deepened my appreciation for the complexity of identity and belonging. They continue to influence the way I think about trauma, resilience, healing, and human connection.

My commitment to trauma work led me to deepen my training in EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS), two approaches that continue to shape the way I understand change and recovery.

Along the way, I discovered another passion: teaching.

I have been fortunate to learn from mentors who challenged me, encouraged me, and helped me become the clinician I am today. Their generosity shaped not only my professional development but also my understanding of what it means to learn in community. Much of my work as a trainer and consultant is rooted in a desire to pay that forward.

Today, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Consultant, and clinical educator. My work focuses on helping therapists develop confidence, clarity, and trust in themselves as clinicians.

Over the years, I have noticed that many therapists leave training with information but still struggle with application. They understand the theory but find themselves wondering what to do when sitting across from a real client with a real story. That space between learning and practice is where I most enjoy teaching.

My approach is rooted in curiosity, reflection, and community. I aim to create learning environments where therapists can ask questions, think critically, make mistakes, and strengthen their clinical judgement without fear of getting it wrong.

At the heart of my work is a simple belief: therapists learn best in community. Growth happens not through perfection, but through practice, reflection, consultation, and connection with others who are walking a similar path.