About me
I offer face-to-face appointments in Horam, near Heathfield, East Sussex, as well as online sessions worldwide.
I am a BACP-registered psychotherapist with 29 years’ experience. My practice includes EMDR therapy for trauma, couples counselling, hypnotherapy and clinical supervision for qualified and trainee therapists. I hold an Enhanced DBS certificate.
My work as a therapist
I'm passionate about my work and committed to offering each client a thoughtful, professional and compassionate service. I provide a confidential, welcoming space where you can explore your concerns at your own pace, without judgement. My work is grounded in professionalism, ethical practice and respect for each person's individuality.
I work with adults, couples and young people aged 13 and over, offering short, medium and longer-term therapy according to individual needs. I support clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, affairs and betrayal, co-dependency, fertility and IVF-related concerns, trauma, PTSD, childhood abuse, phobias, emotional overwhelm, self-harm, cannabis dependency and difficulties affecting teenagers.
My approach is tailored to you and your circumstances. Everyone's experiences and needs are different, and we work together to explore what feels most helpful for you.
EMDR Therapy and Trauma
I use EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) to help clients process traumatic and distressing experiences. It may also be helpful for difficulties such as flashbacks, phobias, anxiety, panic responses and feeling emotionally overwhelmed. EMDR can help people process distressing memories and develop a different relationship with experiences that continue to affect them.
Couples Counselling and Affair Recovery
A particular area of my work is supporting couples affected by infidelity, affairs and relationship betrayal. Discovering an affair can be deeply painful and traumatic, leaving partners struggling with trust, insecurity, anger and uncertainty about the future of their relationship.
I also work with couples experiencing communication difficulties, recurring arguments, emotional distance, loss of intimacy or feeling misunderstood or disconnected from one another. Sometimes couples find themselves caught in patterns of interaction that are difficult to break, leaving both partners feeling unheard, frustrated or alone in the relationship.
I offer a supportive space in which both partners can explore their feelings and experiences, develop a better understanding of one another and consider how they wish to move forward. Whether you are hoping to rebuild trust after an affair, improve communication, reconnect emotionally or work through long-standing difficulties, we can explore these issues together.
My approach draws on attachment theory and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), which focuses on the emotional bonds between partners, the patterns that develop when couples feel disconnected, and the needs and feelings that may lie beneath conflict. The aim is to help couples develop greater understanding, emotional security and more constructive ways of relating to one another.
How I work
Individual initial sessions last 75 minutes, with subsequent sessions lasting 60 minutes. Couples and family appointments last 75 minutes. The frequency of sessions is agreed according to your needs and circumstances.
I also offer online sessions via Zoom, providing flexibility for those who live further away, have difficulty travelling or prefer the convenience of working online.
Clinical Supervision
I offer clinical supervision to qualified and practising psychotherapists and counsellors, as well as trainees and those undertaking placements. I have experience supporting practitioners working with both children and adults.
I spent 10 years supervising trainee and qualified psychotherapists and counsellors on placements with Kids Company. My wider experience also includes working with clients referred through trauma and addiction charities. Supervision is available both face-to-face and online via Zoom.
Hypnotherapy Audio Downloads
I offer hypnotherapy and subliminal audio recordings for purchase as downloads, designed to support people with a range of personal goals and concerns.
Training, qualifications & experience
Associations & memberships: MBACP (member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy)
Qualifications:
- National School of Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy, Regent's College/University 1994-97 (psycho-dynamic psychotherapy)
- Trainer of Neuro-Linguisitic Programming (Tad James & Performance Partnership) 1997-99
- Practitioner of EMDR with Dr Gerald Puk, EMDR Institute Inc, 1998-99
- Emotion-Focused Therapy for individuals and couples (Strathclyde University 2013-14)
- Various CPD (continued professional development) courses from 1999 to present including Couples Therapy, Trauma Training (Somatic Experiencing), Gestalt Therapy, Transactional Analysis, CBT, DBT, Easibirthing (for childbirth).
- Mindfulness Training (2019)
I have been in practice for 29 years as a psychotherapist, working with a wide range of clients and issues, as well as being a Clinical Supervisor.
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
Couples counselling and relationship difficulties
As a relationship counsellor, I work with couples experiencing a range of difficulties, including communication problems, recurring conflict, loss of intimacy, co-dependency, trust issues, separation and divorce. I have a particular interest in affair recovery, supporting couples as they navigate the pain of betrayal, rebuild trust and consider the future of their relationship.
For further information, please visit www.couplescounselling.uk or contact me directly.
Hypnotherapy recordings
I created a hypnotherapy recording in collaboration with No Need for Weed, the book by James Langton, pioneer of Clearhead.org. The book and accompanying recording are available online through my website.
Other areas of experience
Over 29 years in practice, in London and now East Sussex, I have worked with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, depression, stress, OCD, emotional difficulties, low self-esteem, confidence, people-pleasing, bullying, bereavement, heartbreak, midlife challenges and difficulties with sleep.
I also have experience supporting people affected by addictions, including cannabis, alcohol and smoking; relationship and family difficulties, including parenting, co-dependency, separation and divorce; and issues relating to pregnancy and reproductive health, including fertility, IVF, miscarriage, termination and childbirth.
My work has also included supporting people affected by ill-health, bereavement, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and difficulties associated with personality disorders and borderline traits. I work with teenagers aged 13 and over, as well as adults and couples.
Therapies offered
Fees
Additional information
Please call or email me to discuss fees.
When I work
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I offer weekday appointments from 10am to 5pm plus 3 evenings per week.
Further information
Appointments:
Monday to Friday daytime and 3 evenings a week.
Free parking available.
