About me
I am an Accredited Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and EMDR Practitioner working with Adults, Children, Young People and Parents. For over ten years, I have worked in the NHS, educational settings, and private practice, helping individuals recover from emotional difficulties such as attachment issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD and the impact of adverse experiences/trauma, including developmental trauma.
Research shows that adverse childhood experiences, distress and trauma (including historical and inter-generational) can affect development, behaviour, functioning (including learning), and a person's general ability to engage with and appreciate relationships and life. I am committed to supporting individuals who have experienced mental distress and parents/carers concerned about their child’s symptoms/behaviours. My approach is culturally sensitive, compassionate, and supportive of people facing challenges related to self-esteem, identity, oppression and prejudice, such as neurodivergent people and individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+.
Training, qualifications & experience
My professional qualifications are a Master's degree in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust-Essex University) and EMDR-UK accredited registration. Professional development includes attachment, neuroscience, family and systemic interventions, internal family systems, mindfulness and CBT. These approaches inform my work, and I tailor my practice based on individual needs and preferences. With young clients, I use a non-directive play-based approach and involve parents/carers within/alongside the work.
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 National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. 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
Fees
£100.00 - £150.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
To promote accessibility, I apply sliding scale fees. Please enquire.
I am a registered provider with Aetna, Allianz, Aviva, Cigna, Ever-North, Vitality and WPA.
In addition to Psychotherapy, I offer clinical supervision to counsellors/psychotherapists who are registered with the BPC, BACP, BPF, and NCPS or are working towards registration.
I am available to offer online sessions in English or Italian to international clients from Mondays to Fridays with some flexibility on appointment times. Please book a free telephone/video consultation or email me any questions.
Further information
I'd like to encourage you to get in touch if you have been experiencing mental distress and/or emotional difficulties or if you are a parent concerned about your child's symptoms/behaviours. You are welcome to contact me via email or by booking a free 15-minute telephone consultation via my website.
