About me
Hello, I am an experienced psychotherapist offering both time limited (focussing on a particular issue) and long term work in a supportive, compassionate and confidential space.
As an integrative therapist, I consider the whole person, mind, body and emotions, working with you to integrate and balance these elements of yourself which can become out of kilter. I draw on many different psychotherapeutic approaches and ideas, including: psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems, Sensorimotor psychotherapy for trauma, and self-compassion.
My private practice is in the beautiful village of Batheaston, just outside Bath. Easily accessible by bus and with plenty of free parking.
Training, qualifications & experience
I'm a fully qualified integrative psychotherapist and counsellor. I gained an Advanced Diploma and Masters degree in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling, following a five year professional UKCP accredited training at the Minster Centre. I have undertaken over fifteen years on my own personal development which I consider to be a fundamental aspect of my work. I am also trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma, Internal Family Systems and Mindful Self-Compassion. I also hold a Diploma in Supervision from the Gestalt Centre in Brisbane, Australia.
I have over 15 years experience in private practice, initially in the east end of London, where I also worked as a counsellor for the London Ambulance Service, a counsellor and clinical assessor for City and Hackney Mind, in adult education, as well for Freedom from Torture and the Mapesbury Clinic for People in Exile. I then spent nine years in private practice in Brisbane, Australia, before returning to the UK at the end of 2023.
I have particular experience with trauma/PTSD, domestic abuse (including narcissistic abuse) and the family court system. I am accredited by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Fees
£80.00 per session
Additional information
My fees are £80 per session.
I have limited concessionary spaces available, please ask.
When I work
I have varied availability. Please ask.
