Back to the Heart

Through my own experiences of loss, change, and supporting others, I’ve learned that grief is more complex than we’re often taught. When we become curious about how it shows up, it can offer insight rather than something to simply endure or avoid.

Growing up, I was confident, driven, and creative. I loved the performing arts, valued fairness, and cared deeply about relationships. Early experiences of conflict taught me to minimise my emotions and prioritise others, a pattern that followed me into adulthood.

A major turning point came when I emigrated from England to New Zealand at 12. Being unknown in a new place pushed me to build a deeper connection with myself, develop resilience, and adapt quickly. Over time, however, I set aside parts of myself to fit in.

My late teens and early twenties were jampacked with all kinds of life experiences – many amazing, and some truly heartbreaking.  Something I really came to understand is that it’s important to be honest with ourselves – especially when people think we are fine because everything looks fine from the outside. Learning to name and process suppressed emotions and unmet needs changed everything.

In 2020, I left a secure full-time job and founded The Big Sister Project, supporting young people and families through mentoring, workshops, retreats, and 1:1 work. It was deeply powerful and rewarding. Through this work, I rediscovered the power of deep, soulful connections rooted in presence, trust, and genuine understanding, and it helped all the young people I worked with to do the same. That chapter, alongside my own continued growth, naturally led me into the work I do now.

Working with me means being supported through grief or life transitions in a practical, emotionally safe way. I offer a steady presence, help you explore patterns from new perspectives, and support you to communicate honestly, build healthier relationships, and create a life that feels grounded, meaningful, and connected.

I work with people through 1:1 mentoring and community events.