Hi, I’m Sue (she/her/hers)— and many of the people that I work with describe feeling uncomfortable in their bodies and they’re certain that the problems they keep seeing in their life is because of them.
I know how overwhelming it can feel to constantly be thinking about what you’re eating, how you look, or that you’re not good enough. These patterns are often less about food, and more about how we relate to ourselves.
I will help you understand what’s going on beneath the surface, and to support you in building new, more helpful ways of thinking. I work collaboratively with clients; I’m not here to tell you what to do… I help you find the answers that are already within you, under all the bullshit of expectation that usually comes from others.
Therapy with me won’t be about pushing or fixing—it’s about understanding, exploring, and creating lasting change.
You’re tired of beating yourself up over a lack of willpower, feeling guilt or shame around food, and constantly striving for perfection in order to feel good enough.
Clients often say they feel genuinely heard and understood in sessions, and that they leave with practical tools to use in daily life—not just insight, but real progress.
My Approach to Therapy
You can be yourself with me; no need to filter what you’re saying, or minimise how you’re feeling. Actually, I want you to be your whole self in the room with me, and feel comfortable doing that. This doesn’t happen right away, and there’s no pressure to talk about anything before you feel ready.
My job is to help you move through uncomfortable things - change and growth are uncomfortable and can be really hard. We’ll move at your pace, not mine. The time and space is yours do explore what you need to, with my support. You get to decide what we focus on, and where we’re trying to get to.
I want you to leave each session with me feeling like you’ve been heard. Some weeks, we might be focusing on the wins — because therapy isn’t just about the hard stuff. Together, we can explore it all.
Therapy with me is a no bullshit space to explore your experiences. I work with you - I’m not here to tell you how to feel or what to do.
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I’ve dedicated my professional career to understanding food, nutrition, attachment, relationships, trauma, and how to help make lasting change. There’s so much more to food than just nutrition, especially when it comes to coping with complex relationships to eating.
My training as a CBT therapist means that I have the expertise that you need and deserve when it comes to processing your anxieties, insecurities and concerns about food and eating. I have dedicated countless hours to additional training specifically for disordered eating and body image issues.
Ultimately, I can help you because I’ve lived it myself - having challenging relationship to food and eating from living through times when there wasn’t enough money to eat, having family “food rules” that shaped my relationship to eating, being stuck in the loop of dieting then giving up because it was too restrictive. On top of my personal experiences, I’m extensively trained in helping people overcome these types of experiences and their lasting effects.
Through working together, you’ll be able to cope with distressing emotions without turning to food, recover from all-or-nothing mindsets around eating, increase your self-esteem and thrive in your relationships without the burden of constant food noise.
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Clients describe me as non-judgemental, able to pick up on and remember small details, and someone that they feel is real with them. Many of my clients come to be after having had negative experiences with past therapists, and can see the difference being in the room with me (irl or virtually) is. This is why they feel completely comfortable to be their authentic self with me.
Our professional relationship is incredibly important to me. I always make space for questions and feedback so that I can make sure that I’m able to help you as much as possible. While I do follow some structure, nothing about my sessions with clients is rigid; there’s always space to make things work for you.
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I’m originally from Canada’s West Coast, and have been living in Scotland since 2015.
My first career was a chef until I returned to higher education several times throughout my adult life, first as a nutritionist and then therapist, always finding my way back to kitchens in one way or another. While I no longer work as a chef, my love of food, cooking for people, and supporting local food systems remains strong.
When I’m not with clients or cooking, you’ll find me outdoors, likely near water, with my partner, kids, and our rescue dog, Kali.
Am I the right therapist for you?
As a therapist, I’m also invested in my own personal growth because I know how valuable it is to sit with someone and take the time to explore thoughts and feelings that I haven’t had the opportunity to speak out loud before. Therapy can be overwhelming, uncomfortable, disappointing, and frustrating. I would never ask my clients to do something that I’ve not done myself and I know that it’s worth it.
Specialties
Eating Disorders & Body Image
Self-Esteem
Anxiety
Depression
Clinical Experience
I’m committed to ongoing education and training so that I can provide you with the best support possible
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BSc Hons - Open University (2028)
Diploma in Counselling and Groupwork (CBT) 2023
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coaching (2018)
Diploma in Natural Nutrition -Canadian School of Natural Nutrition (2013)
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CBT-E Enhanced CBT for Disordered Eating
CAMS Management of SuicidalityChairwork for online therapy
Working with menopause
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MBACP (Accred) Accredited Member
BABCP Qualified Member