About me
You may have been carrying things on your own for a long time, trying to understand why life feels harder than it seems to for other people. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, work stress, or simply a sense that something isn't quite right, you don't need to have it all worked out before starting therapy.
I offer a calm, thoughtful space where we can slow things down together. Rather than searching for quick answers, I listen carefully to what's being said, and sometimes to what's harder to put into words. By staying with thoughts and feelings that are often brushed aside, we can begin to notice connections and understand your experiences in a different way.
People are often surprised that simply having space to think without judgement can bring new clarity. Therapy doesn't have to begin with a clear plan; we start wherever you are and work at a pace that feels manageable for you.
Taking the first step can feel daunting when you're already feeling overwhelmed. If something here resonates, you're welcome to get in touch to arrange a free 15-minute phone conversation. There's no pressure to commit, we'll simply use that time to see whether working together feels like the right fit for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Before becoming a psychotherapist, I worked in the arts and cultural sectors in the UK and abroad. I think that experience continues to shape the way I listen, with curiosity, attention to detail, and an interest in the meanings that can emerge when we take time to reflect.
My clinical training began at Birkbeck, followed by further training at WPF Therapy, and was completed at the British Psychotherapy Foundation (BPF). This included extensive clinical work, academic study in psychoanalytic theory, and ongoing supervised practice.
I am an accredited member of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC), the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), and the Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling (FPC). I work in accordance with their ethical standards and undertake regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development.
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 British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) is a professional association, representing the profession of psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
The organisation is itself made up of fourteen member organisations and BPC accredits the trainings of its member organisations. An individual who qualifies from one of these trainings is then eligible for entry into the BPC's register.
BPC registrants are governed by a code of ethics, a policy of continuing professional development, a statement on confidentiality and a complaints procedure. The BPC is a Member Society of the European Federation for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the Public Sector (EFPP). Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
Some people seek therapy with a clear difficulty in mind; others arrive with a more general sense that something isn’t quite working in their lives. If you are thoughtful and curious about your inner world but feel stuck in repeating patterns, therapy can offer a space to explore this more deeply.
Therapies offered
Fees
£85.00 - £120.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Sessions are held weekly and are 50 minutes long, at the same time and place each week.
When I work
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Further information
I have been a listener for The Listening Place, a charity for those suffering from suicidal ideation where I saw a wide range of visitors, many of whom were new to being in a therapeutic space.
