About me
You might be wondering whether therapy could help, and what it might be like to talk something through properly. This may be due to, e.g., anxiety, low mood, trauma, a loss, a difficult relationship or situation. Or, just a sense that something needs attention. Whatever has prompted that thought, you are very welcome to get in touch, to discuss whether therapy feels right for you.
I work with adults of all ages. As an integrative therapist, I can draw on a range of therapeutic approaches (e.g., humanistic, psychodynamic, CBT) according to what is likely to be most helpful to you specifically. For trauma, I'm also trained in EMDR, an evidence-based therapy that helps people process traumatic or difficult experiences. I am especially able to support on issues related to parenting challenges, childhood trauma, childhood bereavement, or adverse childhood experiences, as well as identity and life transitions, including immigration and bereavement.
Sessions with me tend to feel more like a genuine conversation than something formal, and my aim is to create a space where you feel safe enough to be honest, including about the things that may be hard to say out loud.
I see clients online, and in-person from consulting rooms on Wimpole Street (Marylebone) and West London (Earls Court). Do get in touch whenever you feel ready. You don't need to explain everything in a first message, even a line or two is enough to get started and set up a call. Whatever has brought you here, you'll always be met with warmth, compassion and respect.
I offer a free 20-minute initial consultation on Zoom. This is an opportunity to briefly discuss what has brought you to therapy, and what you are hoping to gain from it. There is no pressure or obligation. Please feel welcome to contact me to set it up.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP), hold an MSc in Psychology, and am currently completing a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. My doctoral research focuses on attachment and self-esteem, and my practice is informed by both current psychological research and clinical experience.
My training has included person-centred, psychodynamic and cognitive behavioural therapies (CBT), enabling me to work integratively according to each person's individual needs. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy that can help people process trauma and other distressing or overwhelming experiences.
Alongside my training, I have gained experience across NHS, third-sector and private settings, supporting adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship issues and life transitions.
I also have a background in business and executive coaching, giving me a particular understanding of the challenges that can accompany career change, leadership, professional identity and significant life transitions, alongside the personal and emotional difficulties that often accompany them.
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
Life transitions, adjustment disorder
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 - £90.00
Additional information
My fees vary according to the nature of the work, whether sessions are held in person or online, and whether appointments are during office hours or after hours. I will be happy to discuss the options during our initial consultation so that you know the fee before we begin working together.
Further information
People come to therapy for many different reasons, and I work with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and life stages. Whatever has brought you to therapy, my aim is to offer a thoughtful, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you feel heard, understood and supported.
I understand that finding the right therapist can feel like an important decision. The initial consultation offers an opportunity for us to meet, discuss any questions you may have, and consider together whether I am the right person to support you.
