About me
I specialise in Sports Psychotherapy, helping athletes, coaches and others associated with sport, who are struggling with psychological aspects of their game, life, personal and professional relationships.
I am also a UEFA B football coach currently working in the youth game.
As well as my work with my clients, and on the football field, I also offer supervision to other counsellors and therapists, including those on therapy training courses.
I am also a visiting tutor on psychotherapy courses, teaching the next generation of therapists.
Am I the right counsellor for you?
Normally it's about feeling comfortable with your therapist, so a first meeting is usually necessary to tell if I'm right for you. My approach does not involve telling you what to do so a willingness to participate in the process is essential. This means being willing to talk openly and to also have some capacity for reflecting on yourself and your life.
Is counselling right for you?
If you find yourself preoccupied with an event or difficulty that interrupts your normal functioning, I.e it's hard to concentrate on other things or your sleep is disrupted. It may be that your relationships are suffering as a result of your current state. You might also feel isolated and alone and that no one else really understands what you're going through then it may be time to try counselling.
Counselling offers you a safe non judgemental space to talk about your concerns. I can help you to make sense of your experience, thoughts and feelings which will enable you to come to a better understanding of your self. Often intellectual understanding is not enough on it's own and so engaging in your emotions will also be part of the process of change.
What To Expect From Counselling
Therapy is an opportunity to change. It involves exploring your thoughts, feelings and behaviours in the context of our professional relationship.
I can help you to develop more insight into yourself and the ways in which you relate to others. Through this process you will begin to understand yourself better and to implement changes in your life.
Sessions last 50 minutes and usually happen one to four times a week, normally at the same time/s and day/s.
Some people come with a specific issue that may require short-term therapy and others need longer to address more long standing issues.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained at the British Psychoanalytic Association to become a qualified Psychoanalyst, both BPC and IPA registered.I am also a qualified psychotherapist.
I have worked previously in a variety of settings with diverse patient populations, and now work solely in private practice.
I offer weekly psychotherapy sessions, as well as more intensive work, 2-4 times a week to those who want a deeper exploration of their problems.
I am based in Maida Vale and Richmond, and offer online sessions too.
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.
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
Sports Psychotherapy
Therapies offered
Fees
£100.00 - £150.00
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