A little bit about me

For as long as I can remember I have been guided by a drive to be in service. This has seen me shapeshift through various archetypes exploring ways to best do that.

In my teens and 20s I explored the archetypes of activist, entrepreneur and educator in many different ways: teaching children in Brazil, setting up eco-initiatives as a Sabbatical Officer at Sussex Students’ Union, teaching young adults about community enterprise at Edventure:Frome, and an applied masters in sustainability at Forum for the Future. I even sailed a modern-day pirate ship from Holland to Brazil to explore alternatives to flying and trading under sail, bringing community-building initiatives from Brazil back to the UK.

In my late 20s I experienced a big initiation catalysed by the sudden death of my father. Around this time, I also found my shamanic teacher and plant medicines. I became part of the pioneering psilocybin-assisted retreats programme at the UK Psychedelic Society, before co-founding Alalaho. Alongside going through my own personal challenges, I helped develop this groundbreaking work, was supported along the way by pioneering teachers and mentors, and given opportunities to deepen my spiritual path and vocation.

Whilst plant medicines opened me up to connecting with life and death in profound ways, I’ve had to learn the art of integrating these peak experiences. This led me to explore a variety of psycho-spiritual tools, before eventually studying and qualifying as a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist. This practice more than anything has shown me that the body does indeed keep the score, that healing arises naturally when we align ourselves with the innate rhythms of nature and that when it comes to holding space, less is often more, and simple presence, trust and safety is paramount for healing to arise.

Having moved around a lot, I’ve spent the last five years deepening my roots on Dartmoor in Devon and slowing down my pace of life. Cocooned in a cottage next to the river Teign, I’ve been discovering the archetype of artist, aligning myself with a bubbling creative life force, channeling this muse through visual arts, writing, and recording music. I’m still grounded in archetypes that are in service, but finding ways that feel more receptive, effortless and come from a creative way of being.