About me
Have you ever felt different- like you're on the outside looking in?
Do you find yourself wondering, "What's wrong with me?" when others don't seem to understand you?
Perhaps you've learned to hide parts of yourself just to fit in, even if means facing overwhelming emotions alone.
What if someone could sit beside you in those moments-not to lead or fix-but simply you don't have to go through it alone?
Imagine letting go of needing to mask and finally allowing your real self to breathe.
I'm a Humanistic psychotherapist deeply passionate about supporting individuals who experience isolation in their challenges and long for a genuine connection.
One quote by Rumi beautifully captures the heart of what I've learned through years of training and practice:
"You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop."
Your essence holds a vast depth, wisdom, and potential.
Together, we'll explore who you truly are-beyond the roles, the fears, and the beliefs that tell you you're too much or not enough. You are not broken. You are evolving. And healing begins when you start to see and trust your SELF again.
I'm glad you've found your way here.
I specialise in supporting individuals who feel different, disconnected, or alone in their experiences -especially those who've learned to mask their true selves to feel accepted. I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addiction, and the lasting impact of relational trauma. My approach offers a warm, compassionate space where we can begin the process of gently healing the emotional wounds that have shaped your sense of self and the safety in the world.
Training, qualifications & experience
I’m a fully qualified Humanistic Psychotherapist and Integrative Counsellor. I’m also an accredited member of UKCP, which means I work under their Codes of Ethics. In addition, my work is regularly supervised by a highly experienced supervisor.
- MS Humanistic Psychotherapy
- Pearson Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Counselling Certificate
CPD Trainings:
- Applied Neuroscience for treating anxiety, panic and worry
- Unprocessed Trauma
- Managing chronic anxiety with Mindfulness
- Working at relational depth in counselling and psychotherapy
- Treating complex trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mastering IFS for clinical Challenges: Anxiety, Attachment Injuries, Addiction
- Clinical Applications of Polyvagal Theory in Trauma Treatment: Integrating the science of safety, self-regulation and attachment
- Working with Neurodiversity in Psychotherapy
- Rethinking Adult ADHD: Helping clients turn intentions into actions
- Counselling Young People by Nick Luxmoore
- Working with Secondary Aged Young People
Alongside private practice, I have gained experience working for charity groups, research clinics and counselling agencies such as Place2Be, Metanoia Counselling and Psychotherapy Services and the Awareness Centre. I have also worked within the NHS (Lavender Hill Surgery), where I have seen a wide range of clients for goal-oriented short-term therapy.
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 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
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Fees
£80.00 - £100.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Taking the initial step of reaching out and meeting with the psychotherapist for the first time can be a daunting experience. If you feel uncertain or have any questions regarding therapy, please feel free to contact me for a 15-minute free and confidential assessment over the phone. If you decide that I am the right therapist for you, we can arrange to meet weekly either for a short term (6 to 12 sessions) or on an open-ended basis.
When I work
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Wednesday in Chiswick
Monday & Friday in South Ealing
Further information
I celebrate differences by welcoming people from all walks of life, regardless of race, culture, religion, body image, gender, and sexuality.
