About me
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck or simply not quite yourself. Perhaps something has happened that you are struggling to move past, or you have noticed the same patterns repeating in relationships, work or the way you feel about yourself.
I offer psychodynamic therapy for adults and young people in Hastings and Rye. Starting therapy can feel daunting, particularly if you are unsure what to expect, so I provide a free 20 minute introductory call so you can ask any questions and get a sense of whether working together feels right.
I work with a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, OCD, menopause, trauma and professional burnout.
My approach is warm, thoughtful and non-judgemental. Therapy offers a space to slow things down and begin to understand what may be happening beneath the surface. Together, we can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at a pace that feels manageable, helping you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and the patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Therapeutic Counselling from the University of Brighton. I also have a B.Ed (Hons) in Drama and Spoken Language and trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. I undertake regular supervision and continuing professional development to support safe, ethical and effective practice.
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
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer concessionary rates for clients working in education.
Further information
Before becoming a psychodynamic therapist, I spent over 30 years working in education, supporting teenagers, young people and adults.
That experience has given me a real understanding of how difficult growing up can sometimes feel. School pressure, friendships, family relationships, identity, anxiety and worries about the future can all become overwhelming.
I also understand the pressures adults can face through work, relationships, responsibility and caring for others.
