About me
I am a psycho-dynamically trained psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in the NHS and private work. I am able to offer an individually tailored approach to a variety of problems. Although initially trained psycho-dynamically, I believe in offering an approach which will best meet the needs of the individual, which includes solution focused and cognitive methods.
- I am also a qualified Interpersonal Psychotherapist (IPT) and supervisor.
- I have undertaken further training in Couples Therapy for Depression.
- I have taught on the psychodynamic counselling course at Reading University.
- I have worked as Senior Psychotherapist in the NHS for over 15 years.
I am able to offer both short-term and long-term help to those with a variety of problems, including relationship difficulties, depression, loss, anxiety, stress and identity issues. I also have a keen interest in neurodiversity.
I am UKCP accredited and BACP registered.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Accredited IPT Therapist and Supervisor
- Post Graduate Cert in Supervision (Oxford University 2005)
- MA Group Psychotherapy (Goldsmiths College 1999)
- PGCE (Greenwich University 1992)
- Diploma in Group Psychotherapy (Goldsmiths College 1991)
- RMN (1987), RGN (1985)
- BA (Hons) Psychology (Middlesex University)
- Cert in Introduction to CBT
- Cert in Couple Counselling
- Cert in Couples Therapy for Depression (IAPT Training - NHS approved)
I have a variety of experience both in the NHS and in the private sector. I have worked in a variety of NHS settings and most recently as a Senior Clinician in Talking Therapies, I have also worked as a trainer and supervisor of counsellors and psychotherapists.
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.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £75.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
£60 per session for individuals or £75 per session for couples
When I work
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I offer daytime, evening and Saturday morning sessions
Further information
My premises are based in Twyford, and there is off-street parking outside the premises. My consulting rooms are within easy access to Twyford Station, making it easy to come by public transport.
I work in an integrative manner, which means that I am able to draw upon a range of psychological theories and methods, making sure that we work together in a way which is best suited to your needs.
Every person is unique so I work flexibly, tailoring the therapy to meet your unique needs, circumstances and goals.
My work is rooted in psychodynamic and relational thinking, this means we may explore how past experiences impact your current feelings, behaviours and relationships. Alongside this I incorporate elements from other evidence-based approaches, includes Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
I offer both short-term and long-term therapy, depending on what best suits your needs.
Whatever brings you to therapy, I aim to offer a safe space in which to explore and process what is currently happening for you.
