For the past five years I have worked in mental health settings across the NHS and the charitable sector, teaching psychological skills and models to help people managing complex trauma, brain injury and a wide range of cognitive and emotional presentations. Adapting complex ideas for people with memory difficulties, anxiety, neurodivergence, or English as a second language is where I developed my instinct for accessible, human-centred design. This experience has helped form the foundation for my learning design ethos.

My background also includes digital marketing in the travel and tourism sector, where I developed skills in visual design, layout, typography, and copywriting that captures attention. Creating YouTube content alongside this reinforced what working in the NHS had already shown me: how something is delivered matters as much as what is being said. I have always found genuine energy in the moment something clicks for someone else, regardless of the topic or setting.

My philosophy as a learning designer is rooted in balance. I think about colour, pacing, sound, and interaction not just as aesthetic choices but as tools for regulation. Learning that feels overwhelming loses people. Learning that asks nothing of them loses people too. The sweet spot is a well-designed experience that feels calm enough to feel safe and stimulating enough to keep you present. That balance is what I am always designing towards, and it is what drew me to the Window of Tolerance as the subject of my first portfolio project.

I bring skills in Articulate Storyline 360, instructional design frameworks including ADDIE and Dick and Carey, scenario-based learning, visual design, and an understanding of accessibility developed through years of working with neurodiverse individuals and complex presentations. I am passionate about making learning that is genuinely worth someone's time. If you are interested in hiring me or working with me I would love to hear from you via the contact page.