I'm Rosie, a BACP Accredited psychotherapist with experience working within psychology and counselling services since 2009, and in private practice since 2019.

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My interest in therapy comes from a belief that the ways we think, feel and respond in the present can often make more sense when we understand something about what has happened in the past.

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You may know intellectually why you react in certain ways, but still find yourself repeating patterns that are difficult to change. This is something I find particularly interesting in my work with attachment and relationships; how our earlier experiences and relationships can shape the way we see ourselves, relate to other people and respond when relationships feel uncertain, difficult or emotionally significant.

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I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, low self-esteem, intrusive thoughts, relationship difficulties, family dynamics and difficulties with boundaries. I have a particular interest in attachment and relationship patterns, especially where these are connected to earlier experiences.

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My approach

My main training is in Psychodynamic counselling. This approach explores what may be happening beneath the surface of our thoughts, feelings and behaviours, including experiences and patterns that we may not always be fully aware of.

I don't see therapy as simply trying to get rid of difficult feelings or behaviours. Instead, I think it can be helpful to become curious about them and understand what they may be communicating.

My approach is warm, collaborative and non-judgemental. I don't expect you to arrive knowing exactly what is wrong or to have everything figured out. We can begin with what is happening for you now and gradually explore what may be underneath it.

I also believe that the relationship between therapist and client is an important part of the therapeutic process. Finding someone you feel comfortable with matters, particularly when you're talking about experiences or feelings that may be difficult to share.

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My experience

From 2009 to 2020, I worked as part of various Psychology teams within adult mental health services. During this time, I worked with people experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, anger, identity issues and relationship difficulties. I also facilitated groups and supported individuals with both longer-term and shorter-term difficulties.

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Alongside this work, I volunteered with a counselling charity for four years, providing low-cost counselling to adults.

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In 2019, I established my private practice. Working independently has allowed me to create the kind of therapeutic space that I value, somewhere that feels comfortable, confidential and welcoming, while giving clients the time and space to explore what has brought them to therapy.

I hold a degree in Psychology and have continued to develop my therapeutic training and experience throughout my career.

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Personal experience of therapy

I have also experienced personal therapy myself. This has been an important part of my own understanding of the therapeutic process and of what it can feel like to sit on the other side of the relationship.

I understand that beginning therapy can take courage. You may be talking about things that you have never spoken about before, or perhaps trying to make sense of experiences that you have carried for a long time.

My aim is to provide a space where you can feel listened to without judgement and where we can work together at a pace that feels manageable for you.

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EMDR

Alongside my psychodynamic work, I also offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) where this approach is appropriate.

I completed my EMDR training with the EMDR Academy in June 2025 and am currently working towards full accreditation in EMDR therapy.

EMDR can be used to help process distressing or traumatic experiences that continue to affect how you feel, think or respond in the present. 

We would always discuss whether EMDR is appropriate for you and what the process would involve before beginning this work.

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Why I do this work

One of the things I value most about therapy is the opportunity to understand ourselves differently.

Sometimes the patterns that cause us the most frustration have developed for understandable reasons. Exploring where they have come from doesn't necessarily change the past, but it can help us understand ourselves with greater clarity and begin to consider whether we want to respond differently in the present.

Whether you're struggling with your relationships, anxiety, self-esteem or experiences from earlier in life, therapy can provide a space to slow things down, make sense of what is happening and think about what you might want to change.

If something you've read here feels familiar, you're welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial conversation. This gives us an opportunity to talk about what has brought you to therapy and whether you feel my approach might be right for you.