Expert Therapy for Anxiety, Trauma & Addiction Support

Where Healing Meets Lived Understanding

At Process Life, I offer a safe therapeutic space where you can explore anxiety, trauma, addiction, or the parts of yourself that feel lost, overwhelmed, or disconnected.

As an MBACP‑registered counsellor working in Bedford and online across the UK, I bring together professional expertise from working in NHS and private rehabilitation settings, along with my own lived experience from a profound journey into trauma and addiction recovery.

My Path Into Counselling and Psychotherapy

I didn’t become a counsellor by accident. My journey into this work has been shaped by a combination of professional training, clinical experience, and my own lived experience of trauma and addiction recovery. These three threads come together to form the foundation of how I support people today.
I understand what it feels like to be overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of who you are. I also understand what it takes to rebuild — slowly, gently, and with compassion. This is why I offer a therapeutic space that is grounded, emotionally safe, and deeply respectful of your pace.

My work is grounded in a combination of clinical training, professional experience, and my own long‑term recovery journey. These elements shape the way I support clients: with clarity, structure, and a deep respect for the emotional and psychological processes involved in healing.
I understand how trauma, anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation can affect daily functioning, relationships, and self‑identity. My aim is to provide a therapeutic environment that is safe, steady, and clinically informed — a space where you can explore your internal world without pressure or judgement.

My Professional Background

NHS Experience — Band 6 Psychotherapist

Band 6 High Intensity Relational Therapist,

supporting adults experiencing:

Anxiety and Depression
Emotional regulation
Trauma‑related symptoms
Identity rebuilding
Family dynamics and relational patterns
Crisis situations
Long term mental health conditions

This role involved structured assessments, formulation‑driven treatment planning, and evidence‑based interventions. Working within a multidisciplinary team strengthened my ability to collaborate, assess risk, and support clients with complex presentations.

My NHS experience also reinforced:

The limitations of short‑term, high‑demand services — and the need many clients have for deeper, longer‑term therapeutic work than the system can offer.

Private Rehabilitation Sector Experience:

In the private rehabilitation sector, I supported clients navigating:

Early recovery
Emotional regulation
Relapse prevention
Family dynamics and relational patterns
Crisis situations
Understanding the trauma‑addiction connection
Exploring shame, guilt, and identity
Supporting clients through withdrawal and early sobriety
Helping families understand addiction dynamics
Building long‑term recovery plans

Although this work involved addiction recovery, my primary focus was on the underlying psychological and emotional processes — trauma, shame, attachment wounds, and the internal conflicts that often sit beneath addictive behaviours. This experience strengthened my understanding of how trauma and emotional pain shape coping strategies, and how recovery requires both psychological insight and compassionate support.

My Personal Recovery Journey

Lived Experience That Enhances Clinical Insight

My own long‑term recovery journey is a central part of who I am — not something I hide, but something I honour. It allows me to meet clients with a level of authenticity and understanding that can’t be learned from textbooks alone.
I know what it feels like to:

This lived experience doesn’t define my work, but it informs it. It helps me sit with people in their darkest moments without judgement, without fear, and without rushing them.

Carry shame
Feel lost or disconnected
Struggle with identity
Fear change
Hope for something better
Take the first step into therapy

How I Work as a Therapist

Integrative, Evidence‑Informed Approach

My practice draws from:

Person‑centred therapy
Psychodynamic principles
Trauma‑informed frameworks
Mindfulness‑based interventions
Somatic awareness
Compassion‑focused therapy
Recovery‑informed models

This allows me to tailor therapy to your needs, symptoms, and goals, rather than applying a one‑size‑fits‑all method.

Relational and Process‑Oriented

The therapeutic relationship is central to effective treatment. I work in a way that is:

Collaborative
Transparent
Boundaried
Emotionally attuned

Clients often describe my presence as calm, grounded, and steady — qualities that support nervous system regulation and deeper psychological exploration.

Holistically Attuned

I recognise the value of emotional depth, personal meaning, and inner experience in therapy. I integrate this in a way that is clinically safe, client‑led, and grounded in psychological principles.

What It Feels Like to Work With Me

A Safe, Contained Therapeutic Space

I aim to create an environment where you can explore difficult emotions without fear of judgement or pressure. Whether in person or online, the space is structured, calm, and supportive.