Creative expression has always been a central part of my life. From a young age, I was drawn to movement as a way of exploring, connecting, and making sense of the world. This led me to complete a degree in dance at the London Contemporary Dance School, where I deepened my understanding of working with the body.

Alongside this, I’ve long been interested in self-exploration, inner growth, and spiritual practice. Yoga and meditation came into my life early on, offering not just physical grounding, but emotional and mental steadiness. In 2008, I completed my first yoga teacher training at the Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica and began teaching full-time.

Over the years, I’ve taught a wide range of classes, led teacher trainings, mentored other teachers, and created student-centred spaces for learning and reflection. My teaching is shaped by trauma-informed approaches and a respect for individual experience, shaped not only by personal life history but also by social, cultural, and historical factors such as age, gender, race, sexuality, and physical ability. I’ve spent many years engaging with themes of trauma, loss, bereavement, grief, and embodiment, areas that continue to inform both my practice and perspective.

My own experiences of loss led me to complete a PhD in Thanatology (the study of loss and grief) at University College London. That work deepened my interest in how we navigate vulnerability and meaning-making, and in the ethics of creating supportive compassionate spaces.

I am pursuing my second doctorate in Existential Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy at the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling. I am a trainee psychologist registered with the British Psychological Society, undertaking my clinical placement with the Family Drug and Alcohol Court (part of the NHS Tavistock and Portman Trust) and with PAUSE, a charity that supports mothers who have experienced severe trauma and had their children taken into care by the state.

Supporting mothers is a meaningful part of my work. As a mother, I care deeply about creating spaces where women can reconnect with themselves and feel supported in their relationships with others. I run a weekly support group for refugee and asylum-seeking mothers. I believe that when mothers are supported, the impact ripples outward - strengthening families, communities, and future generations.

My work weaves together body-based practices, psychological insight, and a grounded approach to spiritual and emotional awareness. Whether through movement, breath, conversation, or stillness, I aim to support meaningful connection with ourselves, with one another, and with the questions that sit at the heart of being human.

I am a proud member of The Decolonial Critique Network.