I am passionate about people, and about providing the support, advice, and treatment to help people live the lives they would like to live. 

Poor health, illness, and disability can have such a profound and lasting impact on people — it’s hugely important to provide support and advice at this point of need.

When I was thirteen, my life changed suddenly with a diagnosis of Juvenile Chronic Arthritis. Until then, movement had been at the heart of everything I loved — horse riding, ballet, and playing in goals for my school hockey team. Almost overnight, the freedom I found in my body disappeared. Pain, stiffness, and fatigue took its place, and the world I knew became much smaller and far more challenging. 

During a hospital stay in Glasgow, I met an occupational therapist for the first time. The experience was difficult in many ways, and it left a lasting impact. I remember thinking that people deserved more compassion, more understanding, and more support than I felt I received. Even at that young age, I knew that if I ever had the chance, I wanted to offer others something better. 

That moment planted the seed for the work I do today. It led me towards a career in occupational therapy — a profession rooted in helping people rebuild confidence, restore function, and reconnect with the activities that give life meaning. Over the years, this belief has guided everything I do: that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and supported to live the fullest life they can. 

I have spent the last 30 years practicing as an occupational therapist. However, the last four years have, for most people, been incredibly difficult — and it was during this time that I started to diversify my therapeutic activities. 

I began my Reiki training in 2019 and also practiced meditation throughout this time. Latterly, I gained qualifications in meditation and have found immense joy not only in practicing this myself but in running groups to support people on a similar journey. I have completed Levels I and II of my Reiki training and am almost complete with Level III. 

In 2023, I qualified as an Equine Facilitated Therapist, finding a unique way to combine my passion for horses with my training as an occupational therapist. 

In 2025, I also became certified as a Mental Health First Aider. 

In 2026, I completed a Yin Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training course and have begun using this training in classes each week.

 Memberships & Registrations

Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) 

RCOT Specialist Section – Independent Practice (RCOTSS-IP)

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) 

Equine Assisted Occupational Therapy – UK (EAOT-UK)