About me
Searching for a therapist is the first positive step towards making changes in your life, yet I understand it can also feel daunting. My aim is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space where we can work together to gain insight into the underlying patterns and experiences that may be shaping your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
There may be many reasons that have brought you here today.
- Perhaps you have experienced significant life events that need time, space, and support to process.
- Maybe stress, anxiety, or depression are affecting your wellbeing and mental health, leaving you feeling overwhelmed, lost, or unsure of who you are.
- You may be questioning whether you have ADHD, are autistic, or are experiencing sensory differences that you would like to explore and better understand.
- Perhaps you feel stuck, dissatisfied, or uncertain about certain aspects of your life and are unsure how to move forward.
- Or maybe you find yourself wondering why the same patterns keep repeating, why certain difficulties persist, or why relationships seem to encounter the same challenges time and time again.
Whatever has brought you here, you do not have to face it alone. Therapy can provide a safe and supportive space to explore your experiences, gain greater self-understanding, and work towards meaningful change.
Taking the step to seek therapy takes courage and reflects your capacity to create meaningful change in your life. If you feel ready to make changes but are unsure where to begin, it can be helpful to speak with someone who is impartial and separate from your family and friends. Therapy offers a safe, supportive, and confidential space to explore your thoughts and feelings, helping you gain greater clarity, understanding, and confidence in moving forward.
Who am I?
My name is Wei, and I hold a Clinical Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy. I am a UKCP-accredited Integrative Psychotherapist.
As an integrative psychotherapist, I draw upon a range of therapeutic theories and approaches, tailoring my work to meet your individual needs. I understand that every person experiences life differently, shaped by their unique history, relationships, culture, social context, neurotype and life experiences.
Our work begins with understanding your perspective - how your past experiences, relationships, cultural background, and current circumstances influence what you are feeling today. Before considering any particular therapeutic approach, I aim to understand you through your own unique lens and work collaboratively in a way that feels meaningful and supportive.
How I Can Help
In today's fast-paced world, it is easy to lose sight of ourselves as we become caught up in constant demands, digital overload, and the pressure to keep moving forward. Therapy offers an opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most to you.
I view the therapeutic process as an opportunity to create a more meaningful, fulfilling, and authentic life. My role is to:
- Support you through emotional distress and life's challenges while helping you identify ways of living that feel more satisfying and aligned with your needs.
- Encourage personal growth by supporting you to make choices that feel right for you and consistent with your values.
- Help you develop greater clarity and self-understanding by exploring obstacles, recognising strengths, and accessing the inner resources that support confidence and self-esteem.
- Empower you to make lasting changes that enhance your wellbeing and enable you to live more authentically.
How I Work
My approach is inherently person-centred and relational. Alongside this, I draw upon motivational interviewing to help you discover your own answers and strengths, free from the expectations or influences of others. My work is also informed by developmental psychology, neurobiology, and psychodynamic theory.
I offer a warm, respectful, and non-judgemental space where you can speak openly and feel genuinely heard. Together, we will explore your feelings, make sense of your experiences, and develop a deeper understanding of what you need. My aim is to support you through whatever difficulties you may be facing and help you move towards greater clarity, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
My Approach:
Safe and Compassionate
Feeling safe, accepted, and not rushed is fundamental to the therapeutic process. My experience working with vulnerable and hard-to-reach clients has taught me the importance of meeting people where they are, rather than where others think they should be.
I focus on building a trusting therapeutic relationship at a pace that feels comfortable for you. This relationship provides the foundation for meaningful exploration, healing, and change.
Reflective and Interactive
I actively engage in the therapeutic process by helping you identify recurring patterns, exploring the origins of behaviours that may be causing conflict or distress, and making sense of how your past experiences continue to influence your present life.
Together, we can develop greater self-awareness, challenge unhelpful patterns, and explore healthier ways of relating to yourself and others that are more closely aligned with your values and aspirations.
Moving Forward
My goal is to support you in living a happier, more fulfilling life that feels true to who you are. I aim to help you strengthen your sense of self, build confidence and self-assurance, and develop healthier, more meaningful relationships.
I understand that finding the right therapist can feel challenging. If you feel that I may be able to help, I invite you to arrange an initial session, either online or in person. This provides an opportunity for us to meet, explore what has brought you to therapy, discuss what you hope to gain from our work together, and see whether we feel like the right fit.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training & Qualifications
I hold a Clinical Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and am a UKCP-accredited Integrative Psychotherapist. My integrative training enables me to draw upon a range of therapeutic models and theories, allowing me to tailor my approach to the unique needs, experiences, and goals of each individual client.
Experience
I have over 20 years' experience working within a variety of healthcare, mental health, and social care settings. Throughout my career, I have worked with clients in both short-term and long-term therapy, supporting people experiencing a wide range of emotional, psychological, and relational difficulties, including severe and enduring mental health challenges.
My experience includes working with:
- Individuals within forensic mental health services
- Ex-offenders
- People experiencing homelessness
- Older adults
- Neurodivergent individuals
- Children and young people affected by physical and emotional abuse
Young people aged 11–21 within NHS services - Clients referred through GP primary care counselling services
I have worked extensively within forensic settings, supporting individuals experiencing complex mental health difficulties, including schizophrenia, mood disorders, personality disorders, addiction, substance misuse, trauma, and alcohol dependency.
My experience engaging vulnerable and hard-to-reach clients has reinforced the importance of creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental therapeutic environment. I understand that trust develops over time, and I work at a pace that feels comfortable and appropriate for each individual.
Alongside this, I have worked with people from a wide range of cultural, social, and economic backgrounds who have sought support for a variety of issues, including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Trauma
- Emotional and psychological abuse
- Low self-esteem and confidence
- Relationship difficulties
- Anger management and emotional regulation
- Difficult childhood experiences
- Parenting and family challenges
- Grief, loss and bereavement
- Identity, self-discovery and life transitions
- Stress, burnout and overwhelm
- Loneliness and social isolation
- Neurodivergent individuals including those with ADHD, Autism, sensory differences and related experiences
This breadth of experience allows me to work sensitively with the diverse experiences and challenges that people bring to therapy, while recognising the uniqueness of each person's story.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
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.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
My experience spans a broad range of presenting issues, many of which are reflected in the areas listed above. I have a particular interest in working with cultural and identity issues, neurodivergence, and relationship difficulties.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£80.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Sessions are conducted online and in person (subject to availability). If I am unable to answer your call, please send me an email and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
A limited number of concessionary spaces are available at a reduced fee. If cost is a concern, please feel free to contact me to discuss your circumstances. I am committed to making therapy as accessible as possible and am happy to explore options that support your needs while keeping therapy affordable.
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Further information
I am a member of the following professional organisations:
- United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
- British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Metanoia Institute of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
Membership of these organisations reflects my commitment to maintaining high professional and ethical standards, engaging in ongoing professional development, and providing a safe and effective therapeutic service.
