About me
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with over a decade of clinical experience (public, private, corporate, and charity settings), living and working in West London and fully accredited with the BABCP and UKCP. I am also a doctoral candidate and will qualify as a Counselling Psychologist in 2026. Currently, I am researching the importance and meaning of the psychotherapy building for clients within local charities.
I understand that sometimes the person behind the symptoms can get lost or forgotten, and techniques alone cannot always lead to feeling better. For therapy to work, we need to really understand who you are and how you got here, to help us find effective ways of helping you flourish.
I have been able to work with clients from many walks of life, of a wide range of ages, cultural and identity backgrounds and believe this is one of the best parts of my job. I am a robust and ethical practitioner and strongly believe in equality and compassion, always striving to work with you in a way which is affirmative and non-discriminatory.
My approach
Therapy can be a creative, playful process as well as an emotional and intellectual one, but ultimately, it must be collaborative: your expertise and life experience are as necessary as mine as we pursue your goals.
I work integratively, meaning alongside CBT, I draw upon other theories and models (attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, psychodynamic, gestalt and compassion-focused therapy) to deepen my understanding of distress and offer a variety of perspectives and tools. However, research shows, time and again, that the therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of any successful therapy, so this will always be an important focus. What I bring to the relationship is warmth, humour, reliability and an eagerness to hear your story.
What I can help with
I am highly experienced in supporting adult clients with specific difficulties such as depression, OCD, phobias and PTSD, in a flexible, collaborative way. Often, however, it is problems in relationships or more generalised feelings of stress, loneliness, anxiety and low self-worth which might prompt clients to reach out, and my approach is highly suitable for these experiences too.
Having offered psychological support to employees of various public and corporate organisations, I am particularly able to support clients experiencing work-based difficulties.
Whatever the difficulty, I aim to work with you creatively and collaboratively to help you feel better and achieve your goals. I believe that a relaxed, warm and honest space is what's needed to help us work best.
Next steps
It is normally a good idea to have a brief conversation over the telephone to discuss your reasons for seeking support and for both of us to ask a few questions to check whether I am the best person to help.
If, after this call, we are happy to proceed, we can book an initial session to discuss things in more detail and explore how we may want to work together. There is no obligation to continue after this first appointment if it doesn’t feel quite right- it's important to find someone you can click with. Equally, if I do not feel confident I can help after the meeting, I will be honest about this, as no one's time or money should be wasted.
If we decide to work together, this can be short-term (less than 20 sessions), longer-term (6-12 months), or open-ended. Aside from scheduled holidays, therapy has the best chance of being helpful if we can meet weekly, especially initially.
Professional conduct
As a fully qualified psychotherapist, I adhere to ethical guidelines laid out by my accrediting bodies (BABCP and UKCP). I routinely discuss my cases with my clinical supervisor to ensure high standards of care, whilst maintaining client confidentiality.
How to get in contact
Please contact me via telephone or email to arrange a free 15-minute consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Current employment
I recently left my part-time role as an on-site CBT therapist for Bupa within a corporate financial setting, where I provided free on-site support to employees. I now solely practice privately and am registered with various private health insurers.
Previous experience
As a trainee psychologist, I have worked in charities supporting women transitioning from prisons, cancer patients, and adults experiencing enduring mental health difficulties such as schizophrenia.
Before doctoral training, I worked as part of the counselling team at a leading London university. I offered individual therapy to undergraduate and post-graduate students often struggling with academic stress, disordered eating, depression and issues relating to race, gender and sexuality.
Prior to this, I worked within NHS Talking Therapies services for 7 years. Within these roles I delivered therapy in a variety of formats (including individual, group, telephone and online) and worked as a clinical supervisor to junior colleagues.
Although I no longer practice art formally, I have a continued interest in the creative arts, not only for the relaxation and inspiration they give me personally, but also for their therapeutic benefits when words aren't quite enough.
Qualifications
- Upcoming: Doctorate in Counselling Psychology & Psychotherapy (2026)
- Clinical Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy (2025)
- Practitioner in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) Anna Freud National Centre for Children & Families (2019)
- Foundation Certificate in Humanistic Counselling Metanoia Institute (2018)
- Post Graduate Diploma High Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy University of Royal Holloway (2017)
- Ken Laidlaw Training in CBT with Older Adults Charlie Waller Institute (2015)
- Post Graduate Certificate Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy University of Essex (2013)
- Bachelor of Arts Art and Psychology University of Reading (2011)
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 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
Burn out
Life changes and transitions
Loss and grief
Therapies offered
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Fees
£85.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Sessions last 50 minutes.
I am unfortunately unable to offer concessionary rates at this time, whilst I am undertaking my doctoral training.
When I work
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I am available for in-person sessions in Ealing from October 2025.
