About me
I am an Adult Psychodynamic Psychotherapist registered with the BACP, working in the NHS and in private practice.
I offer a non-judgemental space where you can speak freely about what is causing you pain and where you are listened to carefully with no expectations or preconceptions.
You might be seeking therapy because you cannot make sense of why you feel a certain way or why you cannot stop repeating harmful behaviours. Together we will explore these thoughts, feelings and patterns and their meaning in the context of your personal history.
Psychotherapy does not offer quick solutions or advice. This can be hard, especially when we yearn for change. What makes this journey worthwhile is that the knowledge you gain about yourself is truly yours. Solutions and changes become possible that are not imposed but creatively invented and shaped by yourself.
First steps
Once you get in touch with me, I will offer an initial phone call free of charge as an opportunity to discuss any questions that you might have and to talk about some practicalities.
Following this, I advise an initial consultation period of 2-6 preliminary sessions. This allows you to get a better sense of whether psychotherapy is what you are looking for and if you think I am a good fit for you. It also gives me an opportunity to gain a better understanding of your problems and to see whether I can offer the right help.
If you do not want to continue or if I am unable to offer you sessions, we can discuss alternative options or possible referrals.
Otherwise, we keep our weekly appointments.
Sessions last between 35 and 50 minutes. Fees for missed sessions are due in full unless cancelled with at least 72 hours’ notice.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MSc Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- MSc Psychology
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 per session
Additional information
I reserve a number of slots at a reduced concession fee.
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