About me
Every person comes to therapy with their own unique experiences and challenges. I believe therapy should be tailored to you, rather than follow a predetermined approach. My integrative way of working, drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, allows us to shape therapy around what feels most important to you and what you hope to achieve.
You may be experiencing anxiety, isolation, low mood, emotional distress, relationship difficulties, the impact of trauma, or have questions around identity and self-worth, or other challenges that are affecting your wellbeing. You may also be looking to better understand yourself, your thoughts, emotions, behaviours, or patterns of coping. Whatever has brought you to therapy, we can work at a pace that feels right for you, whether that involves focused, shorter-term work or longer-term therapy.
My approach is grounded in person-centred principles. At the heart of this is the belief that meaningful change can develop through a therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, accepted and understood. I aim to provide a space where these qualities remain at the centre of our work together.
I have consistently observed that emotional distress and the ways we learn to cope often have understandable roots in our relationships and life experiences. My approach offers a space to explore these experiences with greater awareness, acceptance and self-compassion, supporting you to move forward in a way that you can trust and that feels right for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I began my career in frontline safeguarding roles, supporting individuals with complex and diverse needs, including several years working in homeless services. These roles taught me the genuine impact of human connection and what can happen when people are given the space to be heard and believed in.
Alongside this professional experience, I have also faced my own challenges with mental health in the past. These experiences played an important role in my decision to become a therapist and continue to shape the way I approach my work. I am deeply motivated by the resilience and inner strength I see in people, even in the most challenging situations.
I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist and completed my Master's degree with distinction. Through my training and clinical experience, I have supported people experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, bipolar disorder, the impacts of trauma, addiction, low self-worth, identity issues, bereavement and relationship difficulties.
The approaches I draw from include Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and mindfulness-based approaches.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have worked with many clients who are either new to therapy or who have had difficult experiences in previous therapy. Beginning therapy can feel like a significant step, and I recognise how important it is that you feel comfortable throughout the therapeutic process.
I also have experience providing both time-limited therapy and longer-term, open-ended work, depending on what feels most helpful for you.
In the past, I have facilitated men’s peer support groups, which has deepened my understanding of the unique challenges men can face when seeking mental health support.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 per session
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I offer online and in-person therapy in Peckham, South East London. Having recently expanded my practice, I now have daytime and evening availability throughout the week, as well as Sundays. Please get in touch to discuss availability.
Further information
I know that reaching out to a therapist can feel daunting. You can contact me for a free 20-minute introductory call, which can take place over the phone or via video. During this time, we can discuss any questions or concerns you may have, and it is an opportunity for you to tell me a little about what has brought you to therapy.
I can also explain how I work, giving you a sense of what working together might feel like. Many clients find this initial conversation helps them feel more at ease and supports them in deciding whether I'm the right fit.
There is no obligation to continue after this. What matters most is that you find a therapist who feels right for you, whether that is me or someone else.
