My tiger energy developed from a young age as I grew up with a rare condition affecting the growth of my shoulder bones, limiting my ability to learn to drive, play sport and do basic daily tasks. Many doctors initially dismissed my symptoms as “growing pains” until, in my early twenties, my family found a surgeon who could help.

 

Those years gave me an intense early education in embracing discomfort and

challenge. I developed grit and resilience before I had the language to

name it – to keep articulating the problem and taking steps to influence what was in

my control. I was lucky to be surrounded by love and support along the way. These experiences shaped the psychologist I would become. That spirit – of openness, compassion and commitment to doing hard things – is the tiger energy I now bring into my practice.

 

I understand my work, and much of life, through the lens of psychological flexibility and the ACT model (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). ACT recognises both the uniqueness of our individual minds and the shared struggles rooted in our evolutionary inheritance – minds that are wired to get stuck. I support people to get unstuck, reconnect with what matters, and move toward their potential.

 

I have enjoyed working with athletes since 2017 and have developed my background in applying psychology with proven coaching methods to help high-performing individuals to both understand and retrain their minds in the direction they need. I really enjoy working to understand exactly what is blocking progress for people, targeting these barriers using science-backed methods and releasing momentum to move forward towards their goals. I regularly incorporate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) as a method that maximises change and progress.

 

My past career experiences - in both NHS and private practice – are in treating psychological trauma, eating disorders and appearance distress and improving safety for clients and surgeons in the cosmetic surgery field.

 

I’m also a mum to two high-energy little people and part of a family who’s always outdoors, happiest being in the beauty of the countryside or by the coast – usually hunting for sea glass! I like challenging myself through strength training and running, developing my cooking skills and going on adventures.

 

If you’d like to find out more about working together, please do get in touch on hello@wearebluetiger.co.uk. I offer daytime meetings Monday-Thursday, with some limited flexibility outside these hours, in the Guildford area of Surrey and online. I am an approved provider for all major health insurers and charge £130 per session for self-funding clients. HCPC: PYL30171.