About me
Welcome. Let's begin to get to know one another.
If you've ever felt concerned about life from here or alone in your grief, you are very welcome. With support, patience and holding, many people gradually come to make sense of what has happened. They reconnect with themselves and life, and find new, beautiful ways of being in the world. This is the essence of the support I offer.
I am based in Stroud in the Cotswolds, where I am grateful for the countryside and the sense of community - both of which I bring into my group work. I have lived in other countries and had a twelve-year NGO and government career working in international peacebuilding and development. Those years shaped how I understand shifts in personal meaning and identity, grief in different cultures, and my hope for humanity.
I work in a way that is grounded and personable, having come to this work through my personal journey. It was my lived experience of grief, especially the death of my sister, that brought me to a style of grief support that’s often called 'grief tending'. This is not about getting past grief, but instead recognising grieving as a necessary process and, at its core, an expression of what's most precious to us. Grief has been a profound teacher in my life and I hold it with trust and respect.
As Sobonfu Somé, a West African teacher and author from the Dagara tradition in Burkina Faso, writes: “When we allow ourselves to grieve, we make space inside for new life to grow. Grief is the companion of joy; without one, the other cannot live.”
I work in line with my personal values of authenticity, integrity, presence and respect for ourselves, one another and the natural world. I work within an established ethical code of conduct and participate in regular supervision.
If you're curious about the support I offer, I invite you to book a free introductory call, held in confidence. This is a chance to ask questions and for us to explore how I might support you.
Training &
Certifications
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Professional Certificate in Loss & Grief - Specialised, trauma-informed training in supporting people through loss and grief with safety, care, and understanding
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Life Coaching Certification - Training in guiding people through life changes and transitions
I am fully insured for my practice.
Additionally, I am continuing my professional training in breathwork and somatic counselling to expand the support options I can offer clients.