About me
I am an Accredited Psychotherapist with an MA in Core Process Psychotherapy. My approach is based upon Buddhist principles and teachings, alongside main stream Psychotherapy.
What to expect
The initial session involves talking about what is going on for you and why you have come into therapy. This may include a number of things for you ie mental health, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, low self esteem, grief or suicidal thoughts.
Next steps
This usually involves taking a personal history to explore whether there are any underlying issues ie past trauma, life experiences, or any diagnosed or possibly undiagnosed problems you may already be aware of and struggling with alongside.
This all helps to see what is in the background and where your current difficulties maybe coming from or influenced by. This gives us more material by which to work with. Often we can notice patterns which are initially formed in the past to cope with things and no longer helpful.
On going sessions
Psychotherapy works best over time, your personal experiences and the reasons you have come into therapy can then be explored and worked through with gentleness and compassion.
The time this takes will depend upon what you have been through, how strong these patterns are and what you wish to achieve.
Initially I advise at least six sessions on a weekly basis, but to gain any real depth of understanding six months onwards is more realistic.
Benefits of Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is not a quick fix and it takes time, commitment and courage. Bearing witness to our own journey can be difficult but it gives us the opportunity often for the first time to really explore the possibility of well being, a true sense of happiness, and bring to an end what is causing our suffering.
Please, see my website for any further information
Training, qualifications & experience
BSc(hons) in Psychology
MA in Core Process Psychotherapy
I have experience in Mental Health, Youth work and Special Needs.
I have had my own private practice for over 20 years.
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
Whilst i generally take a Buddhist approach to my work because i find the teachings useful tools to work with, i do use other main stream approaches and tailor sessions to meet a clients needs.
The client does not have to be Buddhist nor have any other spiritual or religious practice for Core Process Psychotherapy, all that is required is a willingness to engage in their own process of inquiry.
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
The initial session and further sessions are now £45.00 per hour.
I do offer some concessions if necessary but this are limited now to extreme financial difficulty.
Please get in touch if this applies to you to discuss further.
When I work
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Further information
Whilst i try to encourage people to attend weekly sessions as i find it more beneficial to build up a relationship i do understand that this can be difficult to commit to therefore;
- My practice is flexible where it needs to be based upon income and special circumstances.
- I offer on-going support which in some cases will continue after session have finished as i realize things come up and to touch base can be helpful.
For me the importance is firstly upon the health and well being of the client.
