Hi! I'm a wife, and mother living within the military community — a life full of flexibility, resilience, and plenty of laughter. My passion lies in bringing Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) into the workplace — not just for the people we support, but for the staff who show up every day, often carrying more than they let on.

I’ve been working alongside trauma since I was 16, starting in youth work, being one of the first to co-write a course for a local trust on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that i co-delivered with a Psychologist. Developing a deeper understanding of how trauma can impact us and what we need as individuals to support each other, either at work or privately. I believe in meeting people where they are, adapting my approach to support real, sustainable change — always with a healthy dose of compassion (and the occasional terrible joke).

Fun fact: I can sniff out a Christmas shop anywhere. Much to the delight (or despair) of my family, I’m the one who starts festive shopping early and never misses a twinkly window display. I use humour not just in my personal life but as a therapeutic tool — so don’t be surprised if you hear a few groan-worthy jokes in my training sessions!

When I’m not working, I’m embracing my gardening era. I can now keep flowers alive (a win!), grow my own strawberries, and one day hope to make jam that’s actually edible. I’ve also started enjoying long walks — hence the photo — where I find space to reflect, recharge, and spot more plants I probably don’t need.

Trauma work is serious — but that doesn’t mean we have to lose the joy, the humanity, or the humour. If you're looking for someone who brings both experience and heart to the table, I’d love to connect.