I have an academic background in international politics, which I followed up with humanitarian and NGO work, before shifting my focus to training in martial arts.

On the way to achieving my blackbelt, from very unathletic beginnings, I overcame issues with a chronic neurological condition (trigeminal neuralgia), disordered eating, and PTSD. The latter is what brought me – very reluctantly! – to getting therapy. Fortunately, pain is an antidote to bias. Even more fortunately, the therapy was so unexpectedly effective that I decided to retrain as a therapist so I could offer to others what had made such a difference to my life.

Alongside these, I have trained and worked as a professional actor, have run a consultancy, and delivered training to groups ranging from primary schools, to military, and sales teams, to artists, athletes, and entrepreneurs.

Why the diversity? Because I want to know what I can become capable of. I want the challenge, the adventure, the unexpected rewards and insights that are possible *if* you’re willing to do the work – be that work hard, easy, gritty, or playful. And I keep meeting amazing people along the way, growing wonderful connections that make it all the more meaningful.

There’s a lot of life to live – so let’s go.