About me
Couples Counselling
If you are struggling in your relationship, it can feel miserable at times, and very confusing to know what to do. I can help you find a way through. Sometimes your problems become too much - distrust has replaced intimacy and you don't know how to re-connect with your partner. As a relationship counsellor I do not take sides, but I will guide both of you to explore difficult and painful feelings in a safe, kind and respectful setting. I will help you to develop awareness and skills so that you can resolve areas of conflict or disconnection and find greater love and trust between you.
My Therapy Qualifications
I have been a psychotherapist for 20 years, trained at the Institute of Psychosynthesis. I specialise in working with couples, and I am a Qualified Relationship/Couples Counsellor trained at the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (CCPE). I am additionally certified in Couples Therapy with Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT). I am registered with the main accrediting body UKCP. My work draws on Psychodynamic, Attachment, Systemic, Humanist, Transpersonal and Mindfulness traditions as well as the more recent findings in the field of neuroscience, trauma and bodywork.
What should I expect?
The sessions are your space: I listen to you and offer feedback, insights and guidance. Your session is an hour long and is at the same time every week. We normally work for 4 sessions and then have a discussion to find out whether you think the therapy is going to be helpful to you. I will indicate roughly how long you may need in order to feel the benefits in your life although it is your decision when you are ready to leave.
Your introductory first session is half-price.
Meditation
I am an accredited mindfulness meditation teacher and have been teaching meditation for over 30 years. I teach a simple meditation / relaxation technique to help give your mind a rest from anxious and repetitive thoughts. This can be very helpful in reducing stress, anxiety and depression.
Training, qualifications & experience
MA Hons Cambridge
MA in Psychotherapy with the Institute of Psychosynthesis
Diploma in Couples Counselling with the Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (CCPE)
Certified EFT couples therapist (Emotionally Focussed Therapy)
Member of UKCP
Accredited Meditation Instructor with Dent Meditation
I have been working as a therapist in private practice for 15 years, now only working with couples.
I also work with an organisation in Oxford called Refugee Resource, working with traumatised refugees from war-torn countries around the world, where I see individuals and groups.
I have been a meditation teacher for over 25 years, coaching individuals and groups in both London and Oxford.
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
Mindfulness meditation.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£80.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
First Session is half price
Couple Session price: £80
Those working part time: 60
Unemployed/low income: £20
When I work
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My working hours are weekdays 11 to 7. You can telephone me at any time and if the answer machine is on I will return your call within 24 hours.
Further information
My practice is in Summertown, in North Oxford. There is parking outside and it is a few minutes walk to bus routes to the city centre and other areas around the city.
