About Dr Petra

I am an HCPC-accredited Counselling Psychologist, which means my practice is governed by the highest professional and ethical standards. This ensures that you receive therapy that is safe, evidence-based, and guided by best practice.

I have many years of experience working across the NHS, third sector, and private practice, supporting people through challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and low self-worth. Over time, I have been especially drawn to supporting women and mothers who feel overwhelmed, burdened by guilt, or under constant pressure to hold everything together. My work is about creating a space where you can stop carrying it all alone.

Perhaps you find yourself stuck in self-doubt, always criticising yourself, or feeling that whatever you do is never enough. Maybe you are exhausted from the weight of responsibility, or worn down by the impact of past experiences. Therapy with me offers a safe and steady place to make sense of these struggles, to understand the patterns that keep you trapped, and to explore kinder, more sustainable ways forward. You don’t have to face this alone, relief and change are possible, one step at a time.

Each person I work with is unique, which is why I do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I draw mainly on Schema Therapy, EMDR, and Compassion Focused Therapy, among other evidence-based approaches, integrating them in a way that fits your individual needs. This flexibility allows me to meet you where you are and walk alongside you as you move towards the changes you hope for.