Profile
Bio
I am a published non-fiction author, art historian, and educator with over 15 years of experience teaching in universities, speaking at events, and designing and delivering transformative workshops.
I founded The Creative Shift to bring the power of art and creative storytelling into the workplace. Through reflective, creative workshops, I help stressed and overwhelmed teams prevent burnout, build resilience, and unlock their creativity through reflective, art-led creative workshops.
Whether working with individuals, businesses, or community groups, my focus is on combining creativity with wellbeing by creating space to pause, reflect, and reimagine how we approach work and life
Services
The Creative Shift: Creative Workshops for Teams
Since discovering the power of journaling as a child, I’ve believed in the transformative potential of reflective, creative practices. Backed by research, creative writing and visual art provide more than a wellbeing pause; they help people process experiences, shift perspectives, and strengthen emotional resilience.
What my workshops deliver for organisations:
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Reduce stress and overwhelm, leaving teams more focused and energised
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Boost creative thinking, problem-solving, and innovation
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Support emotional wellbeing and connection across teams
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Encourage flexible thinking and perspective-shifting, vital skills in today’s changing workplaces
Format Options:
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One-off workshops (ideal for team away days or wellbeing initiatives)
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Ongoing series (monthly/quarterly workshops to support long-term resilience and creativity)
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Themed sessions aligned to key calendar events such as International Women’s Day, Pride Month, or World Mental Health Day
Delivery:
Available online or in person across London & Southeast England.
No art or writing experience required
Pricing & Packages Information
The TASTER: A one-off wellbeing boost
A single 60-minute creative workshop, perfect for team away days, wellbeing weeks, or as an introduction to The Creative Shift approach.
Includes:
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1 × expert-facilitated creative session
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Customised content preparation
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Recording of the session
45-60 minutes | Online or in-person
Investment: from £350
The SHIFT: Build momentum and measure impact
A short programme designed to deliver lasting benefits, with wellbeing outcomes tracked before and after.
Includes:
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3 × 60-minute creative sessions
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Expert-facilitated delivery + customised content preparation
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Pre- and post-workshop employee wellbeing surveys
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Recordings of each session
Flexible scheduling | Online or in-person
Investment: from £1,200
UNLOCK – The Full Wellbeing Package
A longer programme that embeds creative practices into workplace culture and tracks progress over time.
Includes:
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6 × 60-minute creative sessions delivered across 12 months
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Expert-facilitated delivery + customised content preparation
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Pre- and post-workshop wellbeing audit, plus quarterly surveys
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Recordings of each session
12-month programme | Online or in-person
Investment: from £3,700
BESPOKE – Custom Workshops
Tailored sessions for your team
Designed to support retreats, wellbeing weeks, or ongoing development, these workshops can be shaped around your organisation’s needs.
Options include:
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Creativity and collaboration workshops to spark fresh perspectives
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Flexible thinking workshops to help teams solve challenges
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Art-led reflective writing workshops for mindfulness (ideal for awareness days)
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Visual analysis workshops for creative thinking and discussion
One-off or recurring | Online or in-person
Investment: (pricing tailored to needs)
Qualifications & Accreditations
I hold a PhD in Art History from the University of Leeds and currently teach at The Open University. Alongside my academic expertise, I run online and in-person workshops in journaling, creative writing, and visual analysis, giving me a unique ability to design sessions that are reflective, research-led, and highly accessible to any team.
With over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, and educator, I specialise in making complex material clear, engaging, and accessible, whether through long-form reports, funding proposals, research syntheses, or narrative non-fiction.
I am the author of Milk: An Intimate History of Breastfeeding (Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2023) and have written widely on art, culture, and motherhood for publications including The Observer, Hyperallergic, and Wellcome. My work consistently blends storytelling with research, making abstract or complex ideas resonate with a wide audience.