About Zac
My work is grounded in the belief that meaningful change becomes possible when we begin to understand ourselves more deeply. Anxiety, self-criticism, emotional overwhelm, relationship struggles, and sleep difficulties are often more than problems to remove; they can point towards deeper patterns in how we have learned to cope, protect ourselves, and relate to others.
Therapy offers a space to understand these patterns with care, loosen their grip, and create greater freedom in how you live.
A whole-person approach
I work relationally and collaboratively, drawing on person-centred and psychodynamic principles.
Rather than focusing only on symptoms or labels, I am interested in the whole person- your relationships, history, emotions, body, patterns of coping, and the parts of yourself that may have been pushed aside or left unheard.
Together, we can explore what may be happening beneath the surface: the fears, conflicts, expectations, losses, or early experiences that continue to shape how you feel and relate today.
This process can support greater self-understanding, emotional steadiness, and a more authentic way of living.
Sleep, stress and emotional wellbeing
Alongside my psychotherapy training, I have spent eight years working within NHS sleep and respiratory services and continue to work as a Senior sleep physiologist in a London-based private clinic. I have also contributed to published research in sleep physiology.
This background has given me a particular interest in the relationship between emotional wellbeing, stress, sleep, and the body.
Sleep is rarely separate from the rest of our lives. Sleep difficulties, including insomnia, may be connected to anxiety, overthinking, burnout, grief, unresolved emotion, or a nervous system that has learned to stay alert.
My experience in sleep physiology informs my therapeutic work, allowing me to hold both the emotional and bodily dimensions of distress.
How I work
Therapy is not about being told who to be, or being given quick advice. It is a space where we can pay careful attention to your experience and begin to understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
At times, our work may focus on what is happening in your life now. At other times, we may explore earlier experiences and relationships, noticing how they continue to influence your sense of self, your choices, and your relationships with others.
I work at a pace that feels thoughtful and manageable, with respect for your individuality and your capacity for change.
Professional background
My professional background includes experience across NHS services, private healthcare, and psychotherapy settings.
Working in both psychotherapy and sleep physiology has deepened my appreciation of the relationship between emotional wellbeing, stress, sleep, and the body. These experiences continue to inform my work, bringing an awareness of how different aspects of our lives can influence one another.
Alongside private practice, I continue to work as a Senior Sleep Physiologist within private healthcare.
A space for deeper change
Many people come to therapy hoping to feel less anxious, less overwhelmed, or less stuck. Over time, therapy can also become something more than relief from distress.
It can become a process of reconnecting with yourself, understanding the patterns that have shaped you, and finding a more honest, compassionate, and meaningful way to live.
Training & Memberships
Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
PGDip Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of East London
Eight+ years experience working within NHS sleep and respiratory services
Senior Sleep Physiologist in private healthcare
Published research in sleep physiology
I work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework and undertake regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development (CPD).