About me
I am a fully accredited integrative psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience working with individuals, couples and groups. I work from my London practice, a short walk from Oxford Circus, and online with clients based elsewhere or who travel frequently for work. I support people with a wide range of issues, with particular expertise in intimacy and relationship challenges. I offer both short- and long-term therapy and integrate coaching into my work.
Before establishing my private practice full time, I worked as a senior therapist in a leading outpatient eating disorder service, where I supported individuals and facilitated groups focused on sexuality and relationships, mindfulness, and creativity. I also have extensive experience within NHS mental health services, including working as a psychotherapist at the Maudsley Hospital and as an art psychotherapist across two NHS Trusts.
I completed a rigorous four-year psychotherapy training and hold an MA in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy (Distinction) from the Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education. I am UKCP accredited as an integrative psychotherapist. Since qualifying, my professional development has continued in multiple directions, including training in mindfulness, mentalization, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and other embodied approaches. I have undertaken additional specialist training in working with trauma, neurodivergence and high sensitivity, including ADHD and autism, and currently focus much of my research on neurodivergence in couples and supporting healthier relating in these dynamics.
My specialist clinical training and experience gained in different mental health settings coupled with my personal beliefs and interests have enabled me to develop my own unique approach to working therapeutically; a holistic, spiritual and creative one which blends together different modalities and addresses the whole person. All my individual, couples and group work is trauma informed.
Clients often describe feeling deeply understood and attuned to in our sessions. They value the warmth, compassion and care I bring alongside my ability to challenge them. Many report significant internal transformation as well as tangible changes in their relationships and day-to-day lives. All my therapeutic and coaching work is about developing greater freedom, choice, and agency in your life.
I am passionate about my work and supporting people to heal, grow and thrive in their lives.
Training, qualifications & experience
My Qualifications:
- MA Integrative Arts Psychotherapy [distinction] - London Met
- Advanced Diploma Integrative Arts Psychotherapy [distinction] - IATE
- Diploma in the Therapeutic Application of the Arts - IATE
- MA (Hons) Social Anthropology, University of Edinburgh
- Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, Central St Martins
My Registrations:
- UKCP
My Experience:
- 15+ years experience as psychotherapist in private practice in Harley street with individuals and couples
- Senior Therapist: Recover Clinic, London
- Psychotherapist: Maudsley Hospital, London
- Art Psychotherapist: South London and Maudsley NHS
- Art Psychotherapist: East London NHS
- Psychotherapist: St Joseph's Hospice
Additional Trainings in:
- Internal family systems therapy
- Neurodivergent couples therapy
- ADHD and ASD
- Mindfulness
- Parts work (voice dialogue)
- Mentalization
- Contemporary Trauma Practice
- Sexuality, Intimacy and Relationships Work
- Couples training (Gottman Institute).
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
Other areas I regularly support people with:
- Neurodiversity and high sensitivity
- Relationship issues such as love, infidelity, co-dependence, sex and sexuality, intimacy, dating, ending unhealthy relational patterns, empowerment in sexuality.
- Existential issues such as lack of meaning, purpose, death, faith and spirituality.
- Enhancing creativity and vitality in life.
- Work and Life Passion: Many people come to me feeling despondent and lost in life, dissatisfied with their work life, and lacking in passion and hope for what may be possible in their life. It is possible for this to shift. I have supported many people to find their passion(s) in life and also new careers that are in alignment with this.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£100.00 - £195.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Cost per session: Sliding scale £100-£195
Health Insurance: I am registered with Aviva, Cigna, Healix and most other providers.
When I work
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Further information
So where do I start?
There are so many therapists out there and finding the right therapist can feel very daunting and overwhelming for people. It's very important to choose the right therapist, though. For this reason, I offer an initial assessment consultation session. This provides you with an opportunity to meet me, find out more about the way I work, and for us both to get a sense of how it would be for us to work together.
It can also be very confusing to know what kind of help would best meet your needs. In the initial assessment consultation, we can explore the reasons for your seeking therapy and the best format for this to take place. I am able to offer time limited short term programmes of sessions, long term, open ended psychotherapy and weekly group psychotherapy. The assessment is a longer session (lasting up to 75 mins) and takes place in one of my London clinics or on Zoom.
Booking the assessment consultation is the first step if you are considering starting work with me.
***I offer a free 30 minute phone consultation for anyone who would like to ask more questions before booking the initial assessment*** [please see http://therapyinlondon.uk/free-30-minute-consultation for more info and to book]
How do I find you?
My London clinic is a few mins walk from Oxford Circus station.
My Zoom practice is accessible to you from wherever you are!
Finally...
I look forward to hearing from you by email or telephone and answering any further questions you may have about working with me.
