About me
You might be coming to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck or unsure about what you need. You don't have to have everything worked out. Therapy can be a place where you can talk things through, feel understood and begin to make sense of what's been going on for you.
I work with adults, children (aged 5+) and young people, offering a warm, collaborative and non-judgemental space where you can explore whatever is bringing you to therapy.
People come to see me for many different reasons, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, identity, neurodivergence, chronic illness and significant life changes. Sometimes it's simply about wanting to understand yourself better.
My approach is relational, trauma-informed and neuro-affirming, drawing primarily on Transactional Analysis (TA). Together, we'll explore how your experiences and relationships may have shaped the patterns you find yourself repeating, helping you develop greater self-awareness, recognise your strengths and move towards lasting change.
I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy, a Level 7 Diploma in Transactional Analysis Counselling and Psychotherapy, an MSc in Psychology, and additional training in counselling children and young people, trauma-informed practice and neurodiversity-affirming practice.
I offer face-to-face therapy in Watford and Golders Green, Walk & Talk therapy in Watford, and online and telephone sessions across the UK and internationally (where appropriate).
Therapy is available in both English and Romanian.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience
Current
- Private Practice Psychotherapist
- Child and Young Person Counsellor within an NHS-funded mental health service
Previous
- Counselling, crisis support and emotional support within mental health charities and community services
- Roles supporting adults, children and young people with a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties
Prior to psychotherapy
- Over 20 years working in education
- Teacher and Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo) in mainstream schools
- Extensive experience supporting children, young people and families, including those with additional needs and neurodivergence
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy - Middlesex University
- Level 7 Diploma in Transactional Analysis Counselling and Psychotherapy - The Berne Institute
- MSc Psychology - Brunel University London
- Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People (CPCAB) - LRS Training
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling - Counselling Tutor
Continuing professional development
- Certificate in Neurodiversity Affirming Practice - Free2BMe
- Level 1 Relational Life Therapy (RLT) - Relational Life Institute
- Certificate in Trauma & Incident Response Training - Emerging from Emergency
- Regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in trauma, attachment, neurodiversity, relational psychotherapy, diversity, intercultural development and ethical practice
Professional memberships
- UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) - Registered Psychotherapist
- UK Association for Transactional Analysis (UKATA)
- Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individual psychotherapy sessions (50 minutes): £70
Reduced-fee spaces may be available for trainee counsellors, psychotherapy students, and those for whom the standard fee would be difficult to manage. Please get in touch to discuss availability.
Further information
I offer a free 20-minute initial telephone consultation, giving us an opportunity to discuss what brings you to therapy, answer any questions you may have, and see whether we're a good fit to work together.
Sessions last 50 minutes and are available face-to-face, online, by telephone, or as Walk & Talk therapy.
