About me
When upset we seek interpersonal relationship; someone to talk to. We have lost our internal calibration and we need the help of someone to mirror our emotions so we can make sense of and reorganise our internal world. Therapist can be this person. Someone who has you in mind. Therapist present to you your mind, not to explain to you who you are but to allow you to find who you are.
Deciding that you need help from a certified professional to help cope with many of life’s challenges is a difficult process. Finding the right person to help you can make this process even harder, especially when there is so many to chose from.
As a Counselling Psychologists I am a chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), and registered with the Health Care Professional Council (HCPC). I also hold accreditation in CBT, recognised by the British Association of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP).
During my 14+ year career in the NHS and private practice I have specialised in treating depression, complex mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders and bereavement. I have extensive experience working with Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and in my current role in the NHS I am a senior Counselling Psychologist working in specialist eating disorder service.
My experience of anxiety disorders embodies a comprehensive knowledge of phobias, social anxiety, panic disorders with or without agoraphobia and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
Due to a personal interest I am especially passionate about working with refugees and individuals recovering from traumatic experiences and with individuals experiencing difficulties arising from developmental traumas and childhood abuse. To address difficulties relating to traumatic experiences I draw on Narrative Exposure Therapy, trauma focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
Training, qualifications & experience
My Qualifications
DPsych Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology
- City University of London
Post-Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Royal Holloway University of London
Post Graduate certificate in Primary care mental health
- London South Bank University
BSc Psychology
- University of Westminster
Memberships
British Psychological Society (BPS) - 427140
British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) - 130530
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) - PYL039703
Additional Training
Compassion Focused Therapy for Eating Disorders - 2 day workshop
Compassion Focused Therapy for Trauma - 1 day workshop
Compassion Focused Therapy for self-criticism and experiences of Shame - 2 day workshop
Working with Complex Cases using CBT - 1 day workshop
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy- Enhanced for Eating Disorders - 2 day workshop
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy- Enhanced for Eating Disorders - online 6 months
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for complex trauma - 2 day workshop
Family Based Therapy for Eating Disorders - 2 day workshop
Multi-family Therapy for Eating Disorders - 2 day workshop
Supervising CBT Therapies - 4 day workshop
Supervising CBT-E practice - 2 day workshop
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 BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
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
I am able to offer therapy in Turkish.
Therapies offered
Fees
Free initial telephone session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Please contact me for information regarding fees and availability.
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