About Me
I've always been fascinated by the different ways people experience the world.
Why does the same situation feel manageable to one person and overwhelming to another? Why do we interpret the same events differently? How do our brains, bodies, histories, relationships, and neurodevelopmental differences shape the realities we inhabit?
These questions have guided my work for many years. Drawing from neuroscience, predictive processing, Internal Family Systems, autism research, embodiment, and lived experience, I help people better understand themselves and the unique ways they perceive and respond to the world around them.
Much of my work focuses on autism and neurodivergence, though I work with people of all neurologies. I am particularly interested in helping individuals understand the relationship between their nervous system, emotions, sensory experiences, and the stories they carry about themselves and others.
A central theme in my work is the role that uncertainty and predictability play in human experience. Whether we are navigating relationships, identity, sensory overwhelm, emotional challenges, or major life transitions, our brains are constantly working to make sense of what is happening and anticipate what comes next. Understanding these processes can open new possibilities for self-compassion, flexibility, and growth.
When not working, I love to be with my family, my assistance dog Magnus, and our new puppy, Mabel, preferably outdoors. I am a wife and mum to three kids, one of whom has autism. I come from a family of autistics, including an undiagnosed mother whose story inspires my work. I enjoy long periods of silence, darkness, staring at repetitive shapes, hiking and running, paddleboarding, teaching, soft clothing, talking to the dogs, flowers, being my own boss, learning, watching Stranger Things, writing, notebooks, texting my friends, emojis (what did we do before emojis?), talking with my clients and having as much routine and sameness as possible. I don't like tight clothing, too much light, noisy bars and restaurants, surprises, crunchy foods, extended eye contact, speaking on the phone, dirty floors, being tired, large groups, and not having time to do all the things I like.
