About me
Are you looking for support that respects the unique layers of your background? Whether that’s family expectations, social inequalities, childhood trauma, domestic abuse, or the weight of structural racism, seeking professional mental health support can help you make sense of these difficulties and guide you to cope better in spite of your struggles.
If you are looking for a therapeutic space where your personal history and your cultural identity are both seen and honoured, I would be privileged to be part of your journey towards better wellbeing.
I am a UK-trained, HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist with over 10 years of experience. I specialise in supporting individuals who come from a global majority background.
My journey has led me to live and work in the Philippines, India and France before settling in the UK. This global perspective is the heart of my practice, and I believe our mental health is interwoven with our heritage, our culture, and the historical and political events that shape us.
I support children, adolescents, and adults who are experiencing:
- Trauma and PTSD (including survivors of child abuse and neglect, sexual violence, war, political oppression, and domestic abuse)
- Anxiety and Depression (including OCD, body-image issues, health anxiety, low self-esteem, health anxiety)
- Complex Mental Health (including personality disorders, addiction, emotional dysregulation difficulties)
Although I have experience working with individuals diagnosed with bipolar affective disorder and psychosis, I am unfortunately unable to work with individuals who support from a multidisciplinary team.
For individuals who are struggling with trauma symptoms, I am able to offer intensive Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) - 1 1/2 hours per session, 3x - 4x a week.
Training, qualifications & experience
I completed a Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at the University of East London in 2021.
At present, I practice within an adult mental health service in the NHS, where I support individuals navigating moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
My professional journey has allowed me to work within various specialised settings, including:
- Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), secondary mental health teams, and
psycho-oncology (supporting those affected by cancer). - Secondary school counselling and primary mental health care.
- Not-for-profit mental health hospitals and charities offering mental health support for asylum seekers
and refugees.
I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including the following:
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) - trained at EMDR Consultancy
- Narrative Exposure Therapy - trained with the pioneers of NET via the NET Institute
- Mentalisation-Based Therapy - trained at Anna Freud Centre
- Compassion-Focused Therapy - trained at Compassionate Mind
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy - trained at DBT British Isles and APT
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy (relational approach and attachment theory)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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 HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
If you are experiencing challenges not mentioned above, such as an eating disorder, please get in touch by booking a free, no-commitment 15-minute consultation to see how I can best assist.
Therapies offered
Fees
£130.00 - £350.00
Additional information
Fees and payment method
I charge £130 per session. Each session lasts 50 minutes.
Occasionally, I offer a reduced fee on a limited basis to individuals who are unable to afford my standard fees. Please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Schedule of fees:
£130 (50 minutes) - assessment and psychological therapy
£ 350 (1 hour and 30 minutes assessment + written report)
£ 200 (1 hour 15 minutes) - intensive trauma therapy
£ 260 (1 hour 40 minutes) - intensive trauma therapy
Payment is required in full two business days prior to our appointment via bank transfer. I will soon be able to accept alternative payment methods such as credit card payment via Stripe.
Cancellation and Missed Appointment Policy
Notice Required: Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
Late Cancellation Fee: Cancellations made within the 48-hour window will be charged the full session fee.
No-Show Policy: Failure to show up for an appointment without notice will result in a charge for the full session fee.
Further information
If you would like to know more about the services I offer, please get in touch by booking a free, no-commitment 15-minute consultation to see how I can best assist you.
