About me
Integrative Clinical Psychotherapist Reg (Accred) and EMDR Practitioner - Europe and UK & Psychological Life and Well-Being Coach MBACP MBABCP
About My Therapeutic Approach
At the heart of my work is a strong belief in the therapeutic relationship. I offer a warm, empathetic, and collaborative approach, where trust and emotional safety are central. By working at your pace, we can explore and make sense of the issues you are facing, fostering deeper self-understanding and helping you move beyond limiting patterns of thought or behaviour. For children and young people, I incorporate creative and play-based interventions to support emotional expression and development in a developmentally appropriate way.
I work with adults, adolescents, and children from a diverse range of cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds. I strive to honour each individual's unique experiences, values, and worldview within the therapy space.
As a qualified and professionally experienced integrative clinical psychotherapist and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) practitioner, I draw upon a range of therapeutic modalities. These include person-centred therapy, existential therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic approaches, EMDR, mindfulness, and creative therapies such as play and sand tray therapy. This integrative framework allows me to tailor my approach to suit your specific needs, history, and therapeutic goals.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based therapy recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) for the treatment of trauma. It enables individuals to process and reframe distressing memories, reducing emotional intensity and fostering psychological healing. EMDR is particularly effective for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and other trauma-related conditions.
My Focus
My aim is to enter your unique world with openness and compassion, helping you to gain clarity and develop a deeper understanding of yourself. Therapy takes place in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you are never pressured to make decisions that don't feel right for you. For some, a few focused sessions can be enough to create meaningful change. For others, particularly those processing complex trauma, longer-term work may be more appropriate.
Areas of Focus in Psychotherapy
I work with a wide range of psychological, emotional, and relational difficulties, including but not limited to:
Areas of Specialism
I offer therapeutic support for a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and psychological concerns, including:
Anxiety Disorders – including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, and panic attacks
Depression and Mood-Related Difficulties
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Trauma
Childhood Trauma and Developmental Wounds
Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
Low Self-Esteem and Confidence Issues
Stress and Burnout
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Attachment Difficulties and Relational Trauma
Identity Development and Self-Exploration
Emotional Regulation and Anger Management
Family and Relationship Difficulties
Addiction and Compulsive Behaviours
Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice – including support for individuals with ADHD and autism
Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation
Body Image Issues and Disordered Eating
Workplace Stress and Career-Related Concerns
Emotional, Physical, and Sexual Abuse
Life Transitions and Adjustment Challenges
School and Educational Difficulties – for children and adolescents
Anger management
Continued Professional Development
Through my clinical practice, Open Therapies, I remain committed to ongoing professional development. I regularly engage in advanced training and reflective practice to ensure I am offering the most current, evidence-informed approaches to therapy.
If you are considering therapy and would like to learn more, I offer a free, no-obligation 15-minute telephone consultation. Please feel free to get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
Professional Profile
I am a fully qualified and accredited integrative psychotherapist, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), and the EMDR Association UK & Europe. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing on a range of evidence-based modalities including person-centred, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic/psychoanalytic principles, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing). I hold additional qualifications including a Dip.SM and Dip.LC.
Academic and Professional Qualifications
BSc (Hons) – University of Surrey
BA (Hons) – University for the Creative Arts
Diploma in Counselling (Dip.Couns) – University of Greenwich
Diploma in Life Coaching (Dip.LC)
Diploma in Stress Management (Dip.ST)
EMDR Practitioner – EMDR Association UK & Europe
I am trained to deliver EMDR therapy to clients aged 9 and above, and have extensive experience working with trauma across the lifespan.
Additional Clinical Training:
I have completed a wide range of professional development courses, including:
Attachment & Relational Trauma
Working with Attachment
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Creative and Expressive Arts Therapies
Existential Therapy
Gestalt
Humanistic (Person-Centred)
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Play Therapy and Sand Tray
Neurodiversity
PTSD (adult and child-focused)
Suicide Prevention and Risk Assessment
Trauma-Informed Approaches
Clinical Experience:
My clinical work includes delivering psychological therapy within corporate settings, schools (state and independent sectors), and therapeutic services such as Place2Be, Extra Special Parents (ESP), Virginia Keys, cosmetic health services, and the NHS. I provide both EMDR and integrative psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults.
Professional Practice:
I adhere to ethical guidelines and receive regular clinical supervision for both my psychotherapy and EMDR work. I hold full Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance and an enhanced, up-to-date DBS check. I am fully trained in safeguarding procedures.
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.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) - I work with children, young people and adults - starting from age 9 years in EMDR and over 5 years for play/creative therapy.
CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy / PC - Person-centred / Psychodynamic / Integrative therapy / Mindfulness /
I treat and work with adults, adolescents and children (aged 5years +) working with a range of cognitive disorders including but not limited to; complex trauma, childhood trauma, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), treating conditions for depression, clinical depression, general anxiety disorder (GAD), anxiety, abuse (emotional, psychological, physical, domestic, discrimination, sexual), specific phobia, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), health anxiety, panic, panic attacks, sleep, insomnia, difficulty sleeping, chronic pain, eating disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, ADHD, neurodiversity, autism, suicidal ideation.
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Session Information and Fees
Individual therapy sessions are 50 minutes for adults and 45 minutes for children. EMDR sessions are offered in either 50-minute or 90-minute formats, depending on clinical need and treatment planning.
Payment is accepted via bank transfer or in cash. Sessions may be cancelled or rescheduled without charge up to 48 hours in advance. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled appointment will be charged at the full session rate, as this time has been reserved specifically for you.
I am an approved provider with a number of major health insurance companies, including AXA, Aviva, BUPA, Healix, WPA and Vitality. If your provider is not listed, please feel free to contact me to discuss your options.
For more detailed information about my practice and services, please visit:
www.opentherapies.com
When I work
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My Practice is open for appointments from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.
