About me
I am a UKCP-accredited psychotherapist offering mindfulness-based psychotherapy in person near Chancery Lane, Holborn, and online.
I have been seeing clients since 2012, supporting adults with a range of concerns, including anxiety, work-related stress, depression, relationship difficulties, and low self-esteem.
I offer short-term and open-ended therapy to individuals. I currently have availability for new in person and online clients.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training
My training is in a mindfulness-based approach called Core Process Psychotherapy, which brings together mindful awareness and modern psychological perspectives. As we explore together, we may bring awareness to what arises in the here-and-now, including thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations. We also pay attention to what helps you feel well and how you can draw on these resources. The work can offer an opportunity to understand yourself more deeply, recognise your strengths, and cultivate greater kindness and compassion towards yourself.
Qualifications
My relevant professional and academic qualifications include:
- PhD in Counselling Studies - University of Edinburgh;
- MSc in Psychological Science (Conversion) - University of Glasgow;
- MA in Mindfulness-Based Psychotherapeutic Practice - Karuna Institute and Middlesex University.
I also hold undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in engineering. Before becoming a therapist, I worked in environmental policy development in the Scottish public sector for almost a decade.
Experience
I have been seeing clients since 2012 and became a UKCP-accredited psychotherapist in 2016. I have supported adults experiencing anxiety, depression, work-related stress, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem. My experience also includes work around sexuality, neurodivergence and major life transitions.
My experience includes both private practice and work as a volunteer therapist with charities including LGBT Health and Wellbeing, Gay Men’s Health and the PF Counselling Service.
Alongside my clinical work, I contribute to the counselling and psychotherapy field through research arising from my PhD, which explored therapists’ transitions from training into practice. I am continuing to develop publications from this research. I also serve as Acting Treasurer of the Association of Core Process Psychotherapists, an association of therapists trained in the same mindfulness-based approach as me.
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 UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. 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
Therapies offered
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Fees
£90.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My regular fee is £90 for a weekly 50-minute psychotherapy session. An introductory 50-minute therapy session is £55. If you would like to speak before arranging an introductory session, I am happy to offer a 20-minute phone or Zoom call at no charge. I also offer a limited number of reduced-fee places for those on lower incomes; these are currently fully allocated.
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Further information
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with is important. I am happy to arrange a twenty-minute phone or Zoom call before we potentially proceed to a full initial session. If we decide to meet following our call, this initial session gives us an opportunity to get a sense of how it might feel to work together. There is no obligation to continue with regular sessions after this meeting, and you are welcome to take time to reflect before deciding.
