Rise like a Phoenix from the ashes.
NOTICE:- An Important Update On My Practice
For years as a therapist, I have had the privilege of helping individuals heal from PTSD, C-PTSD, narcissistic abuse, relational trauma, and domestic violence, alongside supporting clients through high-conflict divorce.
Now, I am preparing to fight for survivors in a powerful new way. I am stepping away from my clinical practice to train as a High-Conflict Family Lawyer through CILEX.
The legal system desperately needs professionals who truly understand trauma and coercive control, and I am determined to bridge that gap. Because this rigorous training requires my full focus, my practice is closed and I will not be taking on any new clients for therapy sessions.
Thank you for your incredible support throughout this chapter. Please see below for my core therapeutic philosophies and specialisms.
Professional Note for Legal Employers & Firms
As a future high-conflict family lawyer, the specialist clinical credentials detailed throughout this site serve as my foundation for managing complex litigation.
As an ACCPH Fellow and Registered Supervisor, clinical hypnotherapist, and RTT practitioner with an extensive academic background in psychology and social sciences, I possess rare, deep insights into human behaviour.
Furthermore, being awarded the 2023 GHP UK Best Emotional & Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Therapist (GHP Mental Health Awards) alongside my specialized training with leading separation expert Sara Davison, and training in Coercive Control and non – physical abuse with Women’s Aid, proves my expertise in managing the exact dynamics involved in high-conflict family law disputes.
I bring advanced risk management and strategic psychological insight to a family law team that standard legal training alone cannot replicate.
Professional Background & Credentials
Academic Foundation
- The Open University – Higher Education & Social Sciences Framework (3-4 Years Part-Time Study)
- Certificate Of Higher Education (CertHE) in Social Sciences (Level 4)
- Advanced Higher Undergraduate Coursework (Level 5):
- K204 Working with Children and Families
- DSE 212 Exploring Psychology
- DSE 202 Introduction to Psychology
- Foundational Coursework (Level 4):
- Y156 Understanding Children
- Y151 Living in a Changing Society
Clinical Expertise & Specialist Training
- Fellow & Registered Supervisor of the ACCPH: Awarded the highest tier of professional membership and registered supervisory status in recognition of advanced clinical expertise.
- Level 3 Diploma in Counselling.
- High Conflict Breakup & Divorce Coach: Specialist Training completed in-person under the UK’s leading divorce expert, Sara Davison.
- Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Practitioner: Personally trained and certified by world-renowned therapist Marisa Peer.
- Advanced Certification in Hypnotherapy for PTSD & C-PTSD: Focused on specialized trauma recovery.
- National Recognition: Awarded Best Emotional & Narcissistic Abuse Therapist at the GHP Mental Health Awards.
- Coercive Control & Non-Physical Abuse Training: Women’s Aid (October 2026)
Professional History & Awards
- National Recognition: Awarded Best Emotional & Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Therapist at the GHP Mental Health Awards 2023.
- Professional Affiliations: Former registered member of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists (NCIP) (2021–2024).
Industry Endorsements
“I have really enjoyed training Demi to become an amazing Break-up and Divorce Coach and watching her journey as she has transformed her own domestic abuse experience into a gift that she can use to empower and help others to heal and recover from narcissistic abuse and domestic abuse. Demi is able to empathise and understand clients who have been through these situations, guiding them through coming to terms with what has happened and why, as well as giving them a structured plan to move forward, and provide the therapy the client needs in order to heal and move on. Demi is a strong woman who has a lot of valuable experience to share with her clients, and a tool kit of strategies and techniques that I know will make a positive difference to all her clients. And no matter what type of break-up, separation, and divorce the client may be facing.” – Sara Davison, UK’s Leading Divorce Expert & Patron of Dash Charity.
“Demi is passionate about helping people who are in or have been in abusive relationships. Demi is a survivor herself, who has pushed through her own struggles and has turned that into something positive and very powerful so as to help others. Demi is caring, empathetic and can offer you the motivation, the techniques and tools to move forward, as well as heal and recover.”– IDVA Specialist, Dash Charity
My Branding and Philosophy
The Phoenix represents strength, resilience, transformation, and rebirth after experiencing difficult times, painful experiences, devastation, and loss.
As an award-winning therapist and accredited specialist, my integrative therapeutic approach combines various modalities to treat Complex-PTSD and PTSD, helping to resolve traumatic wounds and alleviate symptoms.
I specialise in helping people heal the deep psychological and physical impact of:
- Childhood neglect and relational trauma
- Emotional, relationship and narcissistic abuse
- Psychopathic abuse
- The profound trauma of high-conflict divorce and family separation
“Take back control of you’re mind, body, & life. And reclaim back your authentic self”.
“Beyond the shadows of PTSD & CPTSD lies your authentic self. “
Internal Family Systems, Clinical Hypnotherapy, RTT Therapist, Divorce Coach & Therapeutic Coaching.
I am a Fellow of the ACCPH (Accredited Counsellors, Coaches, Psychotherapists & Hypnotherapists). And I am also a Registered Supervisor of the ACCPH.
As a fellow member, and as a registered supervisor of the ACCPH, my practice is guided by a strict Code of Ethics and Practice as well as Comprehensive Rules and Constitution. You can be rest assured that as a member of this register, you will be working with an experienced professional.
Accreditations
What our
Clients say
After working with demi I felt so good, I felt really really good within myself. My problem is now no longer a problem. I have talked to a lot of people about demi and the way that she works and how powerful it is. Its incredible what demi can do. And so I highly recommend working with her.
Jane
For the first time in my life I wake up feeling much better. I feel so free and at peace, and for the first time I realised I was just worried about being hurt again. But being away feels so much better , I have finally found myself again. And I know what I need in the future, as well as now understand what love is. From today onwards I’ll know my self worth, I’ll live freely, I am happy, and proud of myself. I am now a very strong women and if it wasn’t for Demi I wouldn’t be here today.
GRACE. SOUTH AFRICA
Grace
I had a situation that was causing me to feel a great amount of overwhelm. I spoke to Demi and decided to take up a session with her. I knew it would help but I wasn’t sure how many sessions I would need, or how effective it would be. Anyway, I had my session and Demi started asking me questions. And I drifted into a relaxed state, and the strange thing this is I can’t remember what was said. But what I can say is this. Directly after the session I felt a bit emotional. Following on from that I had a real sense of calm about my situation that was previously causing me way too much anxiety and was holding me back in life. And I could now see a way out, I could move forward. I’ve gained a new perspective and i feel so much happier. I’ve definitely noticed that I’m now not snappy and my family are so grateful for the positive change in me. Its the best money i have ever spent. Thank you so much Demi, you are amazing at what you do. And people need to know what you can really do. I’m one happy customer. And looking forward to my life with my new perspective.
I never thought I would ever fix my problem as in the past I had help from other therapists which didn’t enable me to do so. I highly recommend Demi.
Kelly
Thank you demi you have helped me so much. I am a victim of covert incest and have now managed to free myself from it and accept it for what it is. I wish there were more people like demi. Who understands it. Thank you demi I am so grateful.
RUSSELL, AUSTRALIA
Russell
Very powerful. I cried a lot during it but it felt very relieving. I am loving working with demi and she is brilliant at what she does. demi is a seasoned professional. She has a great personality, and friendly and warm. I noticed changes start to take place straight away, and how much better I felt. I felt very relaxed and grounded. And I felt my physical body relaxing. Helping with my back pain which was a added bonus and unexpected. Thank you demi”
SCOTT, CANADA
” demi guided and let me heal past wounds, fears, and beliefs. Helping me look to life with new meaning and purpose while recognizing and acknowledging emotions and working with them. Thank you Demi”
JONATHAN, CANADA
I was lost, so lost. I knew my relationship had been toxic and controlling, yet I longed so bad for that person who hurt me to soothe me. I knew I was Trauma bonded to my Abuser, but still seemed to reach out to her anyway. I had read many books, I had already had Therapy to try deal with my PTSD, and i understood what had happened to me. Yet I still longed for her?? I needed REAL help. I was ready to break the Trauma Bond. And that’s when I found demi. “When the Student was ready, the Teacher appeared”, as I believe Bruce Lee said. demi was the one that gave me that final push in the right direction. And it worked. demi helped me deal with the Trauma, and to break the Trauma Bond to my ex partner. demi helped me get my mind back, my heart, soul, and life back. It feels freeing, I feel like I took my power back. Thank you demi
Christopher, Maine USA
demi helped me find the courage and strength to start the new life I so needed. As well as help me with the anxiety and anger issues I had. I am excited about life for the first time in years. I am so grateful demi.
Adam, Liverpool
I decided to invest in Coaching & Therapy with demi. And I am so glad I did. I feel strong, confident and I no longer feel the addicted feeling of needing contact with or to go back to my ex partner. I am finally free from the pattern of dating abusive men. I know now and believe I deserve, and I am worthy of the very best. Thank you demi.
Adele, London
Incredible, and very powerful. I definitely recommend.
Julia, Australia
demi is very empathic and caring.
Straight away I felt relaxed with her, it felt like I had known her for years. I felt safe to and happy to open up to her completely.
demi helped me gain clarity and closure with a past trauma which has made a dramatic difference on my life. Thank you demi.
James, London
I have suffered with low self esteem all my life.
I always felt held back in life. Missing out and not going for the things in life I wanted because of this.
demi has helped me to understand the reasons for the low self esteem, and i noticed changes more and more everyday. I went on to find the strength to remove the toxic people from my life that were gaining from me having low self esteem., and my quality of life is so much better. I am happier, confident and feel a sense of peace.