About Me

Songwriter – Therapist.

Who I Am

I am a writer and lover of the sound of words. The thing I most enjoy about writing songs is the rhythm and the sounds of words and what these can communicate. I am also a therapist and interested in the power of the expressive arts to heal. I have written a non-fiction book on managing emotions and am interested in creative ways of processing daily feelings.

What I Do

I write and produce my own music as well as collaborating with other writers.

I also write and produce bilateral music for Brainspotting and EMDR Therapy sessions, and music for wellbeing.

I have an MMus in Music & Sound and studied Pop and Jazz Singing at Leeds College of Music. I’ve trained in Songwriting through various courses and retreats and have practised this craft in songwriting camps.

Discography

These are some of my songs

Silhouette of metal sculpture against a brown background

Ladies

“She said to she, hurtfully, in the hotel over tea.”
Black and white image of man standing in the dark

I Catch You

“I’m not afraid of your devout ignorance”
A brown spiral that is wider at the top than the centre, with black surround and text in white that says The Spiral Waltz, bilateral music.

The Spiral Waltz

Clockwork magic
Moody green, black and grey clouds

Hammer & Chisel

“You can tell me that you’re sorry, as I’m stepping through the holes that appear in your story”
Black and white image of a ghostly figure being spun around

To Spin or to be Spun

“Is it danger, is it fun, to spin or to be spun”
Woman holding the elixir of life

Go Peacefully

“Don’t let the shadows hide you, turn your face towards the moonlight”

Co-writing & Collaborations

As well as writing my own songs, I also co-write songs with other writers, artists, composers and producers.

I have listed some of these.

‘I Choose Love’ – co-writtern with Michael Garvin

‘Shine Like New’ – co-written with Michael Garvin

‘Let Me Fall’ – co-written with Noraay and James Christie

‘Nikola Cell’ – co-written with Snorre Hovdal

‘Criminals’ – Topline melody for Lemonade Kid

‘Dragons and Lions’ – co-written with Nic Rigby and Dave Banks

‘Free Woman’ – co-written with Nic Rigby and Dave Banks

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