About me
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist qualified to work with adults (18+). I work in Clapham and Herne Hill; both locations are very close to public transport and offer confidential spaces in which to discuss what is troubling you. I work on Mondays and Wednesdays in Herne Hill and on Fridays in Clapham Junction. I do not work after 6pm, but early morning appointments may be possible.
I am a member of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and adhere to its standards for ethics and ongoing professional development. I am also a registered practitioner with Aviva and Vitality insurance.
You are welcome to contact me if you are suffering from:
- Anxiety, including dread
- Depression, including feelings of emptiness and unfulfilment
- Emotional volatility
- Difficulties in relationships
- Frequent conflict and angry outbursts
- Intrusive thoughts or memories
- Self-destructive behaviours
- An unsteady sense of self
- Physical symptoms without medical explanation
The first step is an initial consultation, which will allow me to find out a bit more about you, and for you to decide whether you are comfortable working with me – there is no obligation to continue. The initial consultation costs £30. Ongoing sessions cost £60.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is an open-ended, collaborative exchange that addresses longstanding difficulties around thoughts, feelings and/or actions. “Psychodynamic” reflects the presumption that the mind has an unconscious life of its own. None of us entirely self-aware – nor would we necessarily want to be – but if one’s unconscious is overly conflicted or fragmented, then this can lead to difficulties that are painfully experienced but otherwise hard to explain or seemingly disproportionate. Psychodynamic psychotherapy seeks understanding and coherence in place of confusion and chaos.
I align with the tradition of psychoanalysis and more specifically modern object relations theory. Therefore, I see my primary role as two-fold: to try to understand how your mind works with a view to helping you restore a sense of agency; to contain and help process intense feelings as they inevitably emerge in therapy. I do not see my role as “curing” you through warmth, reassurance or advice – all are potentially valuable, but I am no better qualified to offer them than anyone else.
Another implication of my training is that I will pay attention to the “here and now” of the therapeutic encounter, as both a source of information and a vehicle for change. It is likely that certain longstanding relational patterns will play out between us, and I think noticing and working with these is essential to making therapy more than a merely intellectual exercise.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with 6+ years of post-qualification experience. Following two years of introductory studies at the Tavistock & Portman NHS Foundation Trust, I completed my clinical qualification in psychodynamic psychotherapy at WPF Therapy in 2020. Currently I am training in Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), a specialised treatment for personality disorders. I have worked in the NHS as an honorary psychotherapist since 2018.
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.
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
£60.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Ongoing sessions: £60
Initial consultation: £30
When I work
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Mondays and Wednesdays in Herne Hill.
Fridays in Clapham.
