What's Your Story?
About Me: A Trauma Therapist in the City, London.
Choosing a therapist is a personal decision, and it’s important to feel confident that the person you're working with is not only qualified but is kind and compassionate. My down-to-earth approach is aimed at helping you heal, cope better with life and to like yourself more.
I use an integrative style of therapy that blends EMDR, hypnotherapy, and Somatic Therapy—three powerful approaches that work together to help you process past experiences, shift unhelpful patterns, and reconnect with your inner strength.
I hold qualifications in EMDR (with a somatic focus), hypnotherapy, and NLP, including a National Council of Hypnotherapy Diploma (HPD), a Cognitive Hypnotherapy Diploma (DipCHyp), and recognition as a Master Practitioner in NLP. These certifications ensure that I can offer evidence-based techniques tailored to your specific needs.
In addition, my training in trauma, adverse childhood experiences (ACE), adolescent mental health, and Parts therapy allows me to work compassionately and effectively with people who may be carrying deep emotional wounds or complex histories.
Beyond the credentials, my experience is rooted in both therapeutic and educational settings. I've work as a school therapist, supporting young people through difficult emotional challenges; in the past as a mental health support worker, helping individuals manage daily life with greater resilience; and as a psychology teacher, making complex ideas accessible and practical. These roles have helped me connect with people of all ages and backgrounds, and I bring that understanding into every session.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or just ready for change, I’m here to guide you with warmth and knowledge. My goal is to help you feel safe and supported.
We all have a story of our lives. Here's mine, what I did before being a therapist and what I love about being a therapist.
About me:
- I've always been interested in people - why we behave like we do - and this led me to a degree in Criminology. I found it fascinating (and still do) but I chose not to work in this area....
- ...Instead, I worked with people with learning disabilities and autism. Many who had challenging behaviour. It was a lot of fun and the people were great.
- Then I started supporting people with chronic mental health issues in London. I had a caseload and saw how resilient people can be, even when things were hardgoing and they hadn't always been dealt the best cards in life.
- I re-trained as an English teacher and taught in Tunisia and Vietnam. I now teach psychology & sociology to international students. I love working with young people; it's lively and I really enjoy passing on skills and knowledge. It's taught me a lot about group management, motivation and how to get the best out of people.
- Somewhere along the line I did an MA in Creative Writing. I haven't written a book yet, but it's definitely inside me. One day it's going to spill out....or is it? (I'm still waiting).
- I trained as a therapist so I could help people change and be the person they want to be. I've realised we all share a lot of fears and worries and this human element is important to me. I love the connection I get from working with people.
- We've all got it inside us to change the stuff which is holding us back.
Watch: Treating Mental Distress Through Somatic EMDR with Amanda Stewart
If you're re-writing your story & need some help, get in touch.
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing) Level 1
- Certified Master Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming
- HPD (National Council of Hypnotherapy Diploma)
- DipCHyp (NCH accredited Cognitive Hypnotherapy Diploma)
- Certified NLP Coach
- Quest Institute Trained
- From Shame to Self-Compassion
- Somatic, Person Centred Training
As a member of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists I am bound by their strict code of ethics.
