

About Me
My work in therapeutic wellbeing support is shaped by both lived experience and academic study, with a focus on offering practical, compassionate support that genuinely fits real lives.
I trained in medical anthropology and psychology, specialising in cross-cultural psychology and resilience in the face of adversity. My research explored how interpretation and meaning-making influence psychological impact, including how spiritual and contemplative traditions — particularly Zen Buddhist perspectives — can support calm, acceptance, and psychological flexibility in the face of adversity.
My core approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-informed, which can be particularly helpful for ADHD, emotional regulation, and overwhelm. ACT supports clients to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, reduce unhelpful struggle, and move toward what matters — even when focus, motivation, or consistency feel challenging.
Alongside this, I also offer optional clinical hypnotherapy for those who wish to explore deeper layers of change. This may include approaches such as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), used selectively and collaboratively where appropriate.
Through Coco Belle Therapies, I offer neurodiversity-affirming, practical support focused on building regulation, clarity, and self-trust — supporting a steady sense of “It’s okay, I’ve got this.”

TRAINING & Credibility
Core Qualifications
Msc Medical Anthropology & Sociology - University of Amsterdam
Post-grad Cert. Psychology - University of Derby (BACP acc.)
BA Social Anthropology - University of Kent (& VU Amsterdam)
Professional training
Dip. Mindfulness Based Clinical Hypnotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy
- Neuro-Linguistic Programming
- Solution Focused Counselling
Mindfulness Teacher Training
-Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
-Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness Based Cancer Recovery (psychological aspects)
Mental Health Awareness
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy For ADHD
Rus Harris
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intensive
(Daniel Morgan & Stephen Hayes)
L3 Personal Training
Accreditations & Memberships
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National Register for Psychotherapists & Counsellors
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International Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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Association for Professional Hypnosis & Psychotherapy
PARTNERSHIPS
LIFT Yourself Confidence (Ray) - Personal Training
HV Cycling
Porter Brook Pharmacy
Accessibility
Support should be available to everyone. Sliding scale rates are offered for caregivers, students, and those experiencing financial difficulty. Discounted rates available for charities and non-profits — please reach out.