My Mission
My mission is to change how people relate to anger — from something to fear, suppress, or manage away, to something that can guide clarity, courage, and meaningful change.
I work to create spaces where emotional honesty is safe, where people can speak without bracing for impact, and where confidence grows from self-understanding rather than performance.
By integrating research, lived experience, and reflective coaching practice, I support people to move out of survival mode and into a steadier, more self-trusting way of leading, relating, and living.
This mission also lives in my book, A Letter to My Anger.
It’s an invitation to turn toward the parts of yourself you were taught to suppress — to listen to anger as a meaningful signal rather than a problem to fix.
It isn’t just about coping with angry feelings — it’s about understanding where they come from, what they’re trying to tell you, and how you can use that understanding to communicate more clearly, make more grounded decisions, and build emotional resilience. The book combines personal insight, emotional exploration, and practical tools to help you transform your relationship with your anger and live with more peace and confidence
For many people, this is where their relationship with anger softens — and their clarity begins.
My Vision
Isn’t it striking how we live in a world where everyone has an opinion, yet not everyone feels safe expressing it?
So many people learn to walk on eggshells — to hold back, soften themselves, or stay quiet for fear of being judged or shut down. That’s no way to live.
I remember being a child and feeling like my voice didn’t matter. Being told to hush or stay in my lane leaves a mark. It teaches you, quietly and deeply, that your thoughts and feelings are inconvenient. It’s no wonder so many young people grow up doubting their right to speak their truth.
That’s why Article 12 and Article 13 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child matter to me so much — the right to be heard, and the right to express yourself. These aren’t abstract ideals. They shape how safe people feel to be honest about what’s happening inside them.
My vision is that all young people globally have access to Freedom of Expression Stewards, and that mental wellbeing professionals are trained as Anger-Informed Coaches — so every young person grows up knowing their voice is valid, their emotions make sense, and their anger can be expressed without harm.
This vision also shapes my work with adults today.
Because emotionally safe, self-trusting adults raise emotionally safe, self-trusting young people.
When we help people own their anger and speak honestly, we’re not just supporting individuals — we’re shaping a generation of emotionally intelligent adults who know how to communicate without violence, shame, or silence.
That’s how change happens — one voice at a time.
My Position
I am the creator of Anger-Informed Coaching — a reflective coaching approach that reframes anger as a meaningful emotional signal, rather than something to suppress or manage away.
I founded Ascend Together to support young people affected by anger, and to equip the adults around them to respond with greater understanding, clarity, and emotional safety. My early work focused on educational settings, supporting teachers to work more constructively with anger and disruptive behaviour — and this experience continues to shape my wider work with adults today.
My background sits at the intersection of coaching psychology, positive psychology, and anger research. I hold a master’s degree in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology, and my doctoral research explores anger within educational contexts and professional practice. This allows me to bring research, reflective practice, and lived experience together in the way I work with clients.
Alongside my practice, I contribute to professional and public conversations about emotional wellbeing through writing and speaking, including a TEDx talk, book chapters, and articles on mental health and emotional literacy.
I also name myself as an autistic entrepreneur. This shapes how I see the world, how I listen, and how I create spaces where emotional honesty, difference, and depth are welcomed rather than smoothed over.
My Fruition
My work has been shaped as much by what hasn’t worked as by what has.
I’ve taken risks, followed ideas that didn’t always fit neatly into existing systems, and learned through trial, error, and honest reflection. Some things have grown. Some things haven’t. All of it has taught me to listen more carefully — to myself, to others, and to what feels true rather than what simply looks impressive.
Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with young people and the adults who support them. Seeing people begin to trust their own voice, make sense of their anger, and feel safer expressing what’s really going on for them has been deeply grounding for me. It’s in those quieter shifts — not big wins or dramatic stories — that I see the real impact of this work.
The fruition for me isn’t about proving anything.
It’s about becoming more honest, more discerning, and more aligned with the kind of work I want to offer in the world — work that values emotional truth, steady growth, and change that comes from understanding rather than force.
My Credentials
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