About

I’m an Art Psychotherapist based in Manchester, originally from Doncaster, South Yorkshire. I work from my private practice at AWOL Studios and within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, where I’m training in Systemic Family Practice.

Alongside my therapy work, I’m a visual artist. My early creative career explored social and political themes in modern Britain, deeply rooted in my experiences growing up in a working-class family shaped by the 1984 miners’ strike. Over the years, my practice has spanned public art campaigns, political activism, and independent publishing — including co-founding Doncopolitan magazine and producing a documentary film with The Guardian.

My work is driven by a belief in the power of creativity — whether in therapy, activism, or community-building — to heal, empower, and transform. I’m passionate about making art accessible for everyone, particularly those whose voices are often unheard.

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