About me
If you’re experiencing distress, finding yourself repeating patterns you would rather leave behind, or simply wanting to understand yourself better, you’re not alone. Perhaps there is a part of you reaching out for help, and another part that knows things can be different.
I am a psychodynamic therapist, seeing adults face to face in Bloomsbury, central London. Psychodynamic therapy goes beyond managing symptoms. It treats difficulties such as anxiety, low mood or problems in relationships as signs that something important is asking to be understood. By exploring past experiences and patterns we may not be fully aware of, it can lead to lasting change in how you feel, and in your relationships with others.
What to expect
Sessions last 50 minutes and take place at the same time each week. There is no set agenda. You are encouraged to talk about whatever is on your mind, and we think together about the feelings and thoughts you bring. Sometimes we will notice links between what is happening now and earlier experiences. Over time, this can bring new understanding that helps you move forward.
Ways of working
Open-ended psychotherapy: weekly sessions for as long as the work feels useful, with endings decided together.
Psychoanalytic psychotherapy training places: as part of my doctoral training at the University of Exeter, I offer a small number of reduced-fee places, with three sessions a week for at least two years.
Getting started
Feeling unsure about starting therapy is completely understandable. A free introductory call gives you the chance to ask questions and get a sense of how I work. If you would like to go further, we can then arrange an initial consultation to think together about whether this feels right for you.
You can read more about my approach, fees and location on my website.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified psychodynamic counsellor and psychotherapist. I have experience of face-to-face and online psychotherapy having worked in a number of organisations:
- The Priory Hospital - Roehampton and Wimbledon
- South London and the Maudsley (Slam) NHS Trust - Croydon Integrated Psychological Therapy Service (CIPTS)
- Sutton Counselling Service
- Croydon Counselling Foundation
Qualification
- MSc (Merit) Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy (Birkbeck, University of London)
- HE Certificate (Distinction) Counselling and Counselling Skills (Birkbeck, University of London)
I am continuing my development in psychotherapy and currently undertaking a Clinical Doctorate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy.
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 British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) is a professional association, representing the profession of psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
The organisation is itself made up of fourteen member organisations and BPC accredits the trainings of its member organisations. An individual who qualifies from one of these trainings is then eligible for entry into the BPC's register.
BPC registrants are governed by a code of ethics, a policy of continuing professional development, a statement on confidentiality and a complaints procedure. The BPC is a Member Society of the European Federation for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the Public Sector (EFPP). Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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
£80.00 - £150.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I understand that the cost of therapy can be a concern. I offer a sliding scale based on income, and some lower-fee places are available for early afternoon appointments. We can talk about what would work for you at your initial consultation.
Reduced-fee psychoanalytic psychotherapy
As part of my doctoral training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the University of Exeter, I currently have a reduced-fee place for intensive psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Sessions take place three times a week, on Monday morning, Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning, and the work requires a commitment of at least two years. My work is closely supervised. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more.
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