About me
Finding purpose and meaning in life can be challenging. The world we live in can seem like quite a hostile place for those who are beginning to ask deeper questions, for those who do not want to squeeze themselves into a way of living that isn’t true to who they are, or for those who find that life is just feeling empty right now.
Those asking questions like ‘What is the point of all this?’, ‘Why am I here?’ and ‘Is a different way of living even possible?’
Asking these questions can trigger a crisis, a point in our lives where everything seems like too much. This can present itself as a depression, a high level of anxiety, despair and even suicidal thoughts. Hope may be lost, relationships may be strained, and a way out may seem impossible.
If this sounds like you, I may be able to support you as you unpack what you believe is causing your suffering and begin this precious journey of self-discovery.
To ‘survive’ as children, we are forced to fit into the structures that surround us. On a smaller scale, this is our family and friends, the roles we play and what they expect from us to be ‘good’ human beings. On a larger scale, it is our school, the society and the cultural norms we are expected to adhere to. There comes a point in adulthood when we notice that there’s a gap between how we are acting in the world and who we really are. If this gap is big, it can cause a significant crisis.
A way that I believe we can view this is that, as this old way of being in the world breaks down, we’re creating room for a new way to live. One where we can be true to ourselves and find meaning and purpose in life that aligns with who we truly are.
This can be a really hard task to undertake on your own, and this is where I see my role as your therapist to assist you on this journey.
We will go at your own pace and unpack whatever you feel is important, in as safe a way as possible.
It may take us to old family relationships, partners, work, friends, life events we found traumatic or unbearable, societal expectations, the influence of social media, and much more.
I aim to work in a way that does not put pressure on you to go to places that seem like too much. Rather, I hope to provide an accepting, safe, non-judgemental environment where you work at a pace that feels OK.
I know from my own experience and the experience of people I’ve worked with previously that change is most certainly possible. I hope to help you create an environment, internally and externally, where this can be true for you too.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have a Post-Graduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Counselling.
Psychosynthesis allows us to work in a way that includes both our suffering and our potential. Working with our survival patterns that may not be serving us anymore, without losing sight of our essence, who we really are, and working towards a way of being in the world that aligns with our deepest self.
I have worked with a variety of clients from age 18 to 81, from different backgrounds and cultures.
I am a member of the BACP, meaning that I adhere to their code of ethics and am in regular supervision.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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
£70.00 per session
Additional information
I believe therapy should be accessible to all so I have limited concession spaces available for students and those on lower incomes. If this is the case, do get in touch and I will endeavour to agree a lower fee where possible.
Further information
If reaching out to me feels right, we can schedule a free 15 minute call to find out whether I am the right person to help you on your journey.
Following that, we’ll arrange our first session, either in person or online.
Sessions for individuals usually last for 50 minutes. I offer either short, medium or open-ended therapy, depending on what is right for you.
