About me
Helping men have a better relationship with themselves and others.
If you're a man suffering from anxiety, feeling depressed, sad, down, or stressed for a long time, lacking any enjoyment with nothing to look forward to, I understand that life can feel miserable. Additionally, you may not understand why you’ve been feeling this way but know that you just don’t feel like your usual self, and you may be feeling powerless to change how you feel, or hopeless about things getting better. You might want to talk to someone about how you’re feeling but don’t want to burden friends or family or don't feel they can understand what you're going through, and maybe you feel nervous or apprehensive or embarrassed about seeking help from a counsellor or therapist.
Maybe you're aware that you struggle with feelings of low self-esteem, low self-confidence, and are very critical (strong inner critic) of yourself or others or struggle to maintain healthy relationships but don't know what to do about it. You might also be struggling with issues relating to neurodivergence such as ADHD or Autism, or have had a recent diagnosis and are struggling to make sense of what it means for you, your life and relationships.
How I can help
I work with men struggling, with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem or low self-confidence, low mental health, stress, low mood, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) issues related to Neurodivergence such as Autism or ADHD, imposter syndrome, relationship issues or anything else. I provide individual and couple therapy to help you find your way to wellbeing and healthier, happier relationships with yourself and others.
I’ll provide you with a safe and supportive space to explore and understand what’s making you unhappy, so that together we can help you find your way back to peace and wellbeing. I believe in the value of incorporating mindfulness and compassion to help you find freedom from suffering and develop a kinder and more nurturing relationship with yourself.
I use Transactional Analysis (TA), a form of psychotherapy to help explore feelings, thoughts, behaviours, and relationship patterns in a way similar to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), incorporating mindfulness to facilitate awareness of thoughts and connection with feelings. I believe that through having compassion and a kinder and more supportive relationship with themselves they can feel better, experience greater peace of mind and have more satisfying and happier lives and relationships.
Couples Therapy
You may also be suffering due to difficulties within your relationship, and experiencing resentment, confusion, and other difficult and painful emotions. You might be struggling to understand the dynamics and patterns in your relationship, and why you keep arguing with your partner or don't communicate, or why there is no intimacy when there used to be, asking yourself why your relationship is a source of pain and stress rather than love, comfort and joy. Issues in relationships I can help with include:
- Communication difficulties
- Conflict resolution
- Lack of intimacy and sexual difficulties
- Trust and infidelity, affairs and betrayals
- Roles and responsibilities
- Issues around parenting and co-parenting
- Money and finances
- Future plans and goals
Choosing a therapist that you will feel safe and comfortable enough to share painful and difficult thoughts, feelings and experiences can be confusing and overwhelming, which is why I offer a free initial telephone consultation for up to 15 minutes so that you can see whether I might be the right kind of therapist for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have over 10 years' experience of providing counselling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples, including to individuals at London branches of the charities Mind and Age UK, and as a volunteer listener helping callers in despair and distress at the Samaritans.
- MSc (Masters Degree) in TA Psychotherapy
- Certified Transactional Analyst
- Clinical Diploma in TA Psychotherapy
- Diploma in TA Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Registered Member (Reg. No. 2011175859) of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Men's issues, older people, couples, relationship and marital difficulties
Therapies offered
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Fees
£85.00 - £110.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I may be able to offer a concession in certain circumstances. Please contact me to discuss your current situation.
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