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I have provided counselling for more than three years at The Swan Project,  a charity that offers counselling primarily to those affected by addiction. I have gained the understanding that addiction benefits from a trauma informed perspective, as it is often a way of trying to cope with human suffering. My work is inspired by Dr Gabor Mate's compassionate approach toward addiction.  

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I believe that the therapeutic work is a synergy between the client and the therapist,  leading to the right answers when we ask ourselves the right questions. I am a strong believer in the power of our own reflections, which can stimulate questions and possibilities that could pave the way to change. I have a special interest in identity,  sense of self and belonging. These are aspects of our personalities that influence how we manage to get in touch with who we really are as unique individuals. We often catch ourselves trading in our authenticity for others' approval and discover that asking for what we need is one of the bravest things we can do. I feel that the quest for our sense of self is not a job done in solitude but rather in relation with others, reflecting the intrapersonal and interpersonal aspect of this multilayered process.

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Outside my work, I enjoy travelling, collecting seashells and connecting with nature. Having had lived in three different countries,  I learned to appreciate the richness of diversity, believing wholeheartedly in the uniqueness of each individual's story. You'll often find me out walking my dog, likely in my well-worn muddy hiking boots.

 I am passionate about capturing life’s moments through photography and pursuing a mindful way of living. One thing that I’ve discovered over the years is that we can travel many places but there is no place like the home of our own true self, the most amazing world to explore.