About me
Are you feeling low, anxious, or hopeless? Perhaps you are facing significant life changes or ongoing stress that keeps you awake at night? Such feelings can become overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Taking that first step to seek support can make a real difference in how you feel and help you start finding your balance again.
I am a UKCP accredited psychotherapist with many years of experience working in the NHS and for several mental health organisations.
Working across Teddington and Twickenham in the London Borough of Richmond, I support adults facing emotional challenges such as burnout, depression, low self esteem, or anxiety - often stemming from early trauma and other difficult life experiences. My practice is rooted in empathy, non-judgemental acceptance, and a holistic view of you as a unique individual.
Reaching out can feel difficult, but please get in touch via email or call me whenever you need support. On work days, I aim to respond within 24 hours .
My Practice
In-person sessions take place at the Wellbeing Centre in Teddington. On Thursdays, I offer remote sessions via Zoom.
I believe that each of us has the ability to discover their own unique path to overcoming life's challenges. Together, we will tailor our sessions to meet your specific needs, so that you can explore your relationship with yourself, gain new insights, and develop strategies to manage your challenges. Increasing your self-awareness will empower you to recognise your choices and make positive life changes.
- Trauma therapy
If you think that you may be experiencing early trauma or PTSD symptoms, we will explore various aspects of your personal history to identify potential triggers that could be contributing to your current challenges. By acknowledging the depth of your distress and any emotions you may have suppressed in the past, we will proceed cautiously and at a pace that allows you to confront and work through these feelings effectively before advancing to the next stage of exploration.
- Living with ADHD
Getting an ADHD diagnosis as an adult can be an emotional journey. You might find yourself questioning your self-perception, feeling confused about your abilities, or struggling with the stigma of ADHD. Your usual ways of coping may be shaken, and you might need support to develop new strategies.
I am here to walk alongside you through these challenges and help you explore your experiences. With the right support, a diagnosis can feel validating, shed light on past difficulties, and offer clarity for better understanding yourself.
- Living with a clinical diagnosis
I have worked with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds through the NHS and various mental health organisations, where I supported clients with conditions such as clinical depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
If you have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, I am committed to ensuring that your unique experience is integral to our therapeutic journey. This approach allows us to create a safe and supportive environment where you feel heard and valued. Together, we will develop effective strategies to address your specific challenges. My aim is to provide you with a safe and understanding space where you can freely explore your feelings and experiences, ultimately leading to enhanced mental well-being.
- Support for carers of children with special educational needs
I provide support to parents and carers of children with special educational needs. I understand the unique daily pressures and challenges you are facing, and I offer you a compassionate, safe space where you can freely express your feelings, concerns and experiences and are genuinely heard and supported.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MSc and Clinical Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapy (Person-centred therapy, Gestalt therapy, and Transactional Analysis), Middlesex University, London
- Diploma in Humanistic Psychotherapeutic Counselling, Metanoia Institute, London
- Certificate of Therapeutic Skills and Studies, Metanoia Institute, London
- PhD in Biochemistry, University of Vienna
My background in science enables me to integrate the biological aspects of mental health with the compassionate, holistic approach I bring to my counselling practice.
As a registered practitioner with both the BACP and UKCP, I work in accordance with the ethical and professional standards outlined in the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions and the UKCP Code of Ethics and Professional Practice. These codes underpin my commitment to integrity, client welfare, confidentiality and ongoing reflective practice.
With many years of experience in the NHS and other mental health settings, I have a deep understanding of the daily challenges people living with mental health conditions often face. If you have a clinical diagnosis, I will work with you to gently integrate your unique experiences into our sessions, making sure you feel truly heard, respected, and supported.
Prior to my training as a psychotherapeutic counsellor, I spent many years working in the corporate world, gaining firsthand experience of the challenges people face in today’s fast-paced environment. Mental health is a major concern, as the pressure to maintain a healthy work-life balance, and navigate personal relationships and life events can lead to anxiety and depression if not properly addressed. That experience continues to shape the compassionate way I work with my clients.
As I am committed to making mental health support accessible to all, I currently volunteer as a counsellor with Mind, a leading mental health charity.
Member organisations
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.
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
- Counselling for parents and carers of children with special educational needs
Therapies offered
Fees
£75.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My fee is £75 per session, and each session lasts for 50 minutes.
If you want to use health insurance, please check your insurance coverage and obtain an authorisation number before your first session.
My practice is at the Wellbeing Centre in Teddington, TW11.
It is easily accessible from Hampton Hill, Kingston, Strawberry Hill, Twickenham and Richmond.
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Further information
A therapeutic relationship which is built on trust and safety is essential for your healing, but finding the right therapist can be a challenging task.
If you would like to arrange a free initial telephone consultation, please get in touch via phone or email. This will enable us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to counselling, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.
