Hi, I'm Mica. Choosing a therapist can feel like a big step, especially if you've learnt through difficult experiences that trusting other people doesn't always feel safe.

My aim is to offer a calm, compassionate space where you don't have to have all the answers or know exactly where to begin. You don't need to tell your whole story in our first session, and there is no pressure to move faster than feels comfortable. Therapy begins by meeting you where you are.
As a BACP Registered trauma counsellor in Tunbridge Wells, I support adults who are living with the lasting effects of childhood trauma, sexual trauma, complex trauma and other overwhelming life experiences. Whether you're feeling anxious, emotionally numb, disconnected from yourself, struggling in relationships or carrying experiences that still affect you today, we can begin making sense of them together.

Why I Specialise in Trauma Therapy
Throughout my counselling training and clinical work, I found myself continually drawn towards supporting people who had experienced trauma. I became fascinated by the way overwhelming experiences shape not only our thoughts and emotions, but also our relationships, our nervous system and our sense of who we are.
Many of the people I work with have spent years believing there is something "wrong" with them. Together, we begin to understand that many of the patterns causing distress today were once creative ways of surviving difficult experiences. Therapy isn't about judging those patterns, it's about understanding them with compassion and deciding whether they still serve you.
Healing doesn't mean forgetting what happened. It means developing a different relationship with your experiences, so they no longer define every part of your life.

My Approach
I work from an integrative, trauma-informed perspective, drawing primarily on psychodynamic and person-centred counselling. In simple terms, this means we take time to understand how your past experiences may be influencing your life today, while creating a therapeutic relationship built on empathy, curiosity and trust. Rather than following a rigid structure, I adapt therapy to your individual needs because no two people's experiences of trauma are the same. 

Understanding the Mind and Body
Before becoming a counsellor, I've spent a decade teaching yoga and completed more than 600 hours of training in yoga, meditation and mindfulness. This experience deepened my understanding that trauma isn't simply remembered by the mind, it can also be experienced through the body. Many people notice symptoms such as feeling constantly on edge, emotionally shut down, disconnected from themselves or overwhelmed without fully understanding why. While talking therapy remains at the heart of my work, this understanding of the mind-body connection helps me support clients in developing greater awareness of their nervous system, creating a sense of safety that allows deeper healing to happen.

Creativity and Therapy
Before training as a counsellor, I studied Fine Art (BA Hons), and creativity continues to influence the way I think about therapy. Sometimes words are enough. Sometimes they aren't. When appropriate, I may offer gentle creative approaches to help explore experiences that feel difficult to explain verbally. No artistic ability is needed, these are simply different ways of understanding ourselves when language feels limited.

What It's Like to Work With Me
Clients often tell me they appreciate having a space where they don't feel judged or pressured.
I aim to offer a steady, grounded presence where you can speak openly about whatever feels important, whether that's something that happened years ago or something you're struggling with today. We work together at your pace, allowing trust to develop naturally over time. I know reaching out can feel daunting. If you've experienced trauma, you may have learnt that vulnerability wasn't always safe. Therapy doesn't ask you to ignore that. Instead, we acknowledge it and work gently towards building safety, self-understanding and greater emotional freedom.

Who I Work With
I work with adults experiencing:

• Childhood trauma

• Complex trauma

• Sexual assault and sexual abuse

• PTSD and trauma-related difficulties

• Emotional neglect

• Anxiety

• Shame and low self-worth

• Dissociation

• Relationship difficulties

• Grief and loss

• Feeling disconnected from yourself

I also welcome clients from all backgrounds. My practice is LGBTQIA+ and GSDR-affirming, and I have experience supporting neurodivergent individuals. Whoever you are, you are welcome here.

Professional Training
Alongside my counselling qualifications, I have completed specialist CPD in supporting survivors of rape and sexual assault. I continue to engage in ongoing professional development to ensure my work remains ethical, informed and responsive to current trauma research. I am fully insured, receive regular clinical supervision and practise within the BACP Ethical Framework.

You're Welcome Here
Beginning therapy doesn't require you to have everything figured out. You don't need to explain your experiences perfectly or know exactly what you want to achieve before you begin.
If you're wondering whether therapy might be right for you, I'd be happy to offer a free introductory phone call. We can talk about what has brought you here, answer any questions you may have, and decide together whether working together feels like the right fit.