Discovering Safe Spaces
My Journey and the Heart of Safe Spaces Therapy Online
Welcome to Safe Spaces Therapy Online. This page is here to help you understand who I am, why I created Safe Spaces Therapy, and how my journey and experiences shape the space I offer.
You can read through everything below, or if you’d prefer, you can jump straight to a section that feels most relevant to you:
Why ‘Safe Spaces Therapy Online’?
You're looking for a place where you can truly be yourself — a space free from judgment, where trust, safety, and growth thrive.
That’s why I created Safe Spaces Therapy Online. It’s more than a practice; it’s a promise to provide a compassionate, inclusive environment for exploration and clarity. Therapy here should feel human, not clinical.
A Journey to Safe Spaces
Personal Insights
Have you ever felt like traditional spaces just didn’t “get you”?
My path into counselling wasn’t through textbooks — it was through life.
Growing up, I navigated identity, loss, and mental health challenges. Supporting my father through depression and living my own neurodivergent experience taught me how deeply we all need to feel understood. Being part of the LGBTQ+ community has shaped my awareness of the diverse ways we process and experience life.
These personal experiences aren’t just stories — they’re the foundation of how I support you.
Finding Purpose
In my twenties, I was diagnosed with HIV. That diagnosis connected me more deeply to LGBTQ+ and HIV communities and showed me how transformative safe, non-judgmental spaces can be.
This journey fuels my commitment to providing spaces where you can explore your identity, your struggles, and your growth without fear of judgment.
Professional Growth
I formalised my passion through professional training, completing qualifications via the CPCAB route and gaining hands-on NHS placement experience. My approach blends person-centred and solution-focused techniques, with trauma-informed practices that ensure our work is grounded, compassionate, and adaptive to your needs.
Training is important. But tailoring therapy to you is what matters.
Ethical Standards & Memberships
I’m a proud member of:
National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO)
These memberships ensure I adhere to high ethical standards, offering a confidential, safe environment where you’re respected.
Focus Areas
My practice is designed for:
LGBTQ+ individuals
Carers
Trauma survivors
Those facing suicidal thoughts
Every journey is unique. No template fits all. I’ll meet you where you are — at your pace, in your way.
Community Work & Advocacy
I’m a Meta Certified Community Manager and part of Facebook’s Power Admins Global Program. I’ve built inclusive, supportive online spaces where people connect, share, and feel seen.
This community-building work directly enhances my therapy practice, allowing me to foster belonging and understanding for clients who may feel isolated.
Qualifications & Professional Development
I’m dedicated to ongoing learning to provide the best support for my clients:
Pearson BTEC Level 2 Award in Counselling Skills
CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Member, National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS)
Member, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Continued Professional Development:
Certified Online & Telephone Counsellor
Certificate in Working Therapeutically with Autistic Clients
Trauma-Informed Practitioner Training
Understanding Trauma and the Neurodivergent Brain
Trauma-Informed Survivor Support
Cruse Loss & Bereavement Training
Mental Health First Aid - Refresher
A fuller list is available on request.
Why does this matter? Each qualification deepens my ability to offer therapy that resonates with your real-life experiences. This is not static knowledge — my learning evolves as your needs evolve.