About me
About me
I am a Chartered Psychologist (MA Cantab, MSc, DPsych, CPsychol) with almost a decade’s experience across leading NHS and private mental health settings. My clinical work is shaped by specialist experience in eating disorders, complex trauma and psychodermatology, alongside broader work with anxiety, depression and addiction.
I offer individual psychotherapy to adults and adolescents aged 13+, either online or from a discreet consulting room in Fitzrovia.
Seeking support
Many of the people I work with appear to be coping on the outside, but internally feel overwhelmed, anxious or stuck in unfulfilling patterns. Some come to therapy with specific aims in mind, but many seek support during periods of transition or uncertainty, wanting to better understand themselves so they can move forward differently. Enquiries are welcome from those considering therapy for themselves or their teenager.
My approach
My practice takes a relational psychodynamic approach. This means therapy explores the underlying patterns that shape current difficulties, rather than focusing on symptoms alone. As these insights are brought into focus, people can begin to understand themselves, their relationships and their responses more clearly. Over time, this often allows freedom from limiting ways of coping such as avoidance, withdrawal, perfectionism or self-criticism.
Working with adolescents
Adolescence can be an emotionally intense and confusing period, both for young people and for parents. I work with adolescents aged 13 and over experiencing difficulties such as anxiety, perfectionism, emotional overwhelm, eating difficulties, friendship, school and relationship issues and the impact of traumatic events. My approach aims to create a curious and collaborative space where young people can begin to understand themselves more clearly, without feeling judged or pathologised. Where appropriate, I also work collaboratively with parents to support the wider therapeutic process.
Process
I offer a brief introductory call to help prospective clients decide whether we may be a good fit. Therapy then begins with an assessment session to explore current difficulties in depth and consider what kind of support would be most helpful. This also gives people the opportunity to gain a clearer sense of how I work and whether ongoing therapy feels right for them.
Training, qualifications & experience
Professional registrations:
- Chartered member of the British Psychological Society (BPS; 471469)
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC; PYL043995)
Academic:
- Guest Lecturer at UCL, Division of Medicine
- Visiting Lecturer at City St Georges, Department of Psychology & Neuroscience
Clinical background:
- NHS Complex Trauma Unit, London
- NHS Psychodermatology Service, London
- NHS Inpatient Eating Disorders Service, London
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
Therapies offered
Fees
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Please get in touch to discuss self-funding fees.
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Further information
Alongside my private practice, I am a Senior Psychologist in the NHS and currently work within a London-based inpatient eating disorders service. Outside of clinical work, I have presented my research internationally and maintain a strong interest in the contemporary evidence base and advances in mental health care.
Please note, I do not take on clients with whom I have previously worked within the NHS.
