Counselling & life coaching · Cape Town & online

Make sense of what feels difficult.

Life and relationships can feel overwhelming. You deserve a place where you're heard, understood and supported to find your way forward.

I offer compassionate, practical support for individuals, couples, families and young adults, drawing on counselling, coaching, nursing experience and lived experience.

COUNSELLOR   ·   LIFE COACH   ·   REGISTERED NURSE
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How I can support you

Six pathways to meaningful change.

Every person, relationship and family is different. Together, we can find an approach that feels right for you.

Couples & Family

Connection, communication, conflict, blended families and finding new ways to understand each other.

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Individuals

Anxiety, burnout, self-esteem, chronic illness, weight-related transitions and personal growth.

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Neurodiversity

Neuroaffirming support for ADHD, autism, sensory needs, young adults and families.

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Workplace & Speaking

Wellbeing workshops, Sensory Intelligence®, speaking and practical workplace support.

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Sensory Intelligence®

Sensory Matrix assessments and personalised insight into sensory preferences, stress, relationships and daily wellbeing.

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My approach

Compassion, understanding and practical tools.

Feel heard.

A welcoming, non-judgemental space where your experiences and perspective matter.

Understand yourself.

Explore the patterns, relationships, sensory needs and experiences that shape your life.

Find a way forward.

Build insight, confidence and realistic strategies you can take into everyday life.

A human approach

Professional guidance.
Lived experience.
Real support.

My work brings together evidence-informed counselling, coaching, nursing experience, relationship frameworks, Sensory Intelligence® and genuine human understanding.

Whether you're navigating a difficult relationship, burnout, neurodivergence or a life transition, you won't be reduced to a label or a diagnosis.

What you can expect

A welcoming place to feel understood.

My commitment is to listen with care, respect your experiences and help you explore meaningful, practical ways forward.

From the journal

Thoughtful ideas for real life.

Practical resources and reflections on relationships, wellbeing and self-understanding.

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When one partner needs space and the other needs reassurance

Understanding different emotional needs in relationships.

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Ready when you are

Let's begin with a conversation.

You don't need to have all the answers before reaching out. We can start with where you are.

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