How we think, shapes how we live and learn.
With over 30 years of experience in education and design, I help people move from stress to structure and from confusion to clarity.
My approach blends wellbeing, creativity and cognitive science, using visual frameworks to unlock thoughts that feel stuck, untangle challenges and support meaningful progress.
Whether I’m working 1:1 with an overwhelmed student or leading a team session, I use visual thinking to make ideas visible, inclusive and actionable.
But this isn’t just professional, it’s personal.
As an introvert, who struggled at school, I often felt overwhelmed and unseen.
Visual thinking helped me process my world, understand myself and find confidence.
What began as a way to survive... became my way to thrive.
That’s what I help others do today.
Visual thinking isn’t just creative, it’s transformational.
I never set out to create a visual wellbeing framework.
But looking back, every sketchbook, sticky note and whiteboard helped me process challenges I couldn’t always put into words.
It became my way of thinking, reflecting and finding clarity.
Now, I use it to help others navigate their own overwhelm and unlock ideas that matter.
Over time, I realised something important…
Visual thinking wasn’t just helping me communicate ideas.
It was helping people:
slow down
process complexity
feel heard
organise emotions
reconnect ideas
regain confidence
Whether in classrooms, workshops, leadership conversations or moments of overwhelm, the same thing kept happening:
When thinking became visible,
people could move forward again.
Here’s how it all came together…
DESIGNER
A Foundation in Visual Communication
My journey began in Graphic Design, where I learned how visuals can turn complex ideas into clarity and evoke emotion in ways words often can’t.
This experience taught me how imagery shapes how we think, feel and connect, a theme that’s guided me ever since.
EDUCATOR
Transitioning to Education
Driven to share this visual language, I became an Art Educator and over 30 years, I taught, mentored, led, facilitated and designed courses across the globe.
Through it all, I saw how creative approaches could build confidence, resilience and wellbeing, not just in students, but in the teachers and teams around them.
FACILITATOR
Founding NiH Consultancy
During my Master's research, everything clicked: visual thinking wasn’t just helpful, it was transformational.
I launched NiH Consultancy to bring this power to schools, teams, and individuals navigating stress, complexity, and change.
Now, I help others move from overwhelm to clarity and from cluttered thinking to confident action.
Why I describe myself as an octopus!
I describe myself as an octopus and I mean that as a strength.
Octopuses are intelligent and adaptable. Each arm works independently, yet everything is connected to one central brain. That’s how my work operates.
I support students, educators, leaders, and teams through coaching, workshops, mentoring, and visual facilitation. Each arm responds to a different challenge, from exam pressure to unclear strategy or disengaged meetings.
But all of it connects to one core:
Visual thinking.
Visual thinking is the intelligence at the centre, helping different minds process complexity and move forward with clarity.
The octopus isn’t about doing everything.
It’s about adapting strategically while staying anchored in one purpose:
Creating clarity.
You can listen to this episode of my podcast rethink here to hear the full story.
Ways I support people
Leaders
When leadership thinking stays invisible, overwhelm often grows.
I help leaders externalise ideas, process complexity and create space for clearer decisions, stronger communication and more intentional action.
Teams
Teams work best when people feel heard, included and connected.
Using visual facilitation and creative thinking approaches, I help teams reduce overwhelm, unlock participation and bring greater clarity and momentum to meetings, projects and planning.
Educators & Schools
Learning becomes more powerful when thinking is visible, engaging and inclusive.
I work with educators and schools to develop visual approaches that strengthen learning, support wellbeing and help students become more confident, reflective thinkers.
Students & Families
Academic pressure can affect confidence, wellbeing and family relationships.
I support students and families using visual learning and communication strategies that reduce overwhelm, build confidence and create calmer, more connected ways forward.
