Why I Chose to Become a Therapist

I didn’t choose this path because I had everything figured out. My own journey is a big part of why I’m here today.

I experienced difficulties in my childhood, through my teenage years and into adulthood which included periods of depression, anxiety and difficulties that weren’t always easy to understand or talk about. I also experienced a 12-year gambling addiction, which had a significant impact on my life and the people around me.

There were things I needed to process and understand for myself, and I eventually began my own personal therapy journey as a client. I spent around two years in therapy exploring who I was, how my experiences had shaped me, and the connection between my thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

I never really stopped being curious about myself.

I became interested in understanding why I think and feel the way I do, where certain patterns come from, and how earlier experiences can influence the way we see ourselves and the world around us. That curiosity has stayed with me and grown into a genuine interest in human behaviour, personal development and the parts of ourselves that sometimes need more understanding and compassion.

My own journey eventually led me towards recovery coaching, followed by the COSCA Skills in Counselling course and then my two-year Diploma in CBT.

Alongside my professional training, my own experiences have given me an appreciation of how difficult it can be to ask for help, to be honest about what is happening, and to believe that things can actually change.

Why This Matters to Me

I have a huge passion for helping people.

I believe every human being is unique, and that everyone has the potential to overcome difficulties, grow and create meaningful change in their lives. People can become stuck in patterns that once helped them cope, and I believe those patterns deserve to be understood rather than simply judged.

I’m particularly interested in the connection between our past experiences, our beliefs about ourselves, our emotions and the way we behave. I’m also interested in inner-child work and the ways that earlier experiences can continue to influence us as adults.

I’m a human first and foremost, and I don’t see myself as someone who has all the answers. My role is to listen, understand and work alongside you.

If my own journey has taught me anything, it’s that change is possible — even when you can’t see a way forward yet.