About me
Do you ever wonder why being yourself can feel so difficult? You may be successful, capable and someone other people rely upon, yet privately feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected or unsure of yourself.
Perhaps you spend a lot of time thinking about what other people need or expect from you, but find it much harder to know what you want. You might notice the same patterns appearing in relationships, struggle to let people get genuinely close, worry about disappointing others or feel as though you're constantly performing rather than simply being yourself.
Or perhaps none of that quite describes you. You may simply be going through a difficult period and need somewhere to make sense of what is happening.
You don't need to have everything figured out before coming to therapy. Not knowing where to start is often a perfectly good place to begin.
How I work
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor. I work relationally, which means I am interested not only in what has happened to you, but in how your experiences have shaped the way you relate to yourself, other people and the world around you.
Together, we might become curious about the patterns you've developed throughout your life – the ways you've learnt to protect yourself, gain acceptance, manage difficult feelings or keep relationships safe.
Often these ways of coping have served us incredibly well. But sometimes the very things that helped us succeed or survive can eventually begin to restrict us.
Therapy isn't about me telling you who you should become. It is about creating a relationship where we can understand what is happening beneath the surface and gradually discover what feels genuinely important to you.
That might mean understanding anxiety, making sense of difficult relationships, exploring experiences from your past, navigating a major decision or simply developing a stronger sense of who you are and how you want to live.
Working with ambitious and high-performing people
Alongside my wider therapy practice, I have a particular interest in working with ambitious, highly analytical and high-performing people.
You may be extremely capable professionally and good at solving complicated problems, yet find that relationships, emotions and your own needs don't respond quite so easily to analysis or achievement.
Success doesn't necessarily protect us from self-doubt, loneliness, relationship difficulties or the fear that we are somehow not doing enough. Sometimes it can even become part of the way we protect ourselves from those feelings.
My work isn't about reducing your ambition. It is about helping you understand yourself beyond what you achieve, allowing success, relationships and a meaningful personal life to exist alongside one another.
What might bring you to therapy?
People come to me for many different reasons, including:
- Anxiety, stress and feeling overwhelmed
- Low mood or feeling stuck
- Overthinking and worrying
- Relationship and intimacy difficulties
- Difficulties with confidence or self-worth
- Feeling responsible for other people's happiness
- Work pressure, ambition and burnout
- Repeating patterns that you understand intellectually but still can't seem to change
- Major life decisions or periods of uncertainty
- Wanting to understand yourself more deeply
- Feeling disconnected from your own wants, needs or sense of identity
You don't need to fit neatly into any of these categories. Sometimes people come because they simply know that something in their life doesn't feel right anymore.
Choosing a therapist
Finding a therapist can feel surprisingly difficult. There are hundreds of profiles, different qualifications and different types of therapy.
Research and experience repeatedly point towards something much more human: the relationship you develop with your therapist matters enormously.
For that reason, I don't offer a one-size-fits-all approach. I want to understand the individual sitting in front of me – your history, relationships, personality, strengths and the particular ways you've learnt to navigate life.
I won't simply sit silently while you do all the work. I will listen carefully, but I will also be curious with you, reflect what I notice and, where it feels useful, gently challenge some of the assumptions or patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
Perhaps the question isn't simply “what is wrong with me?” but “what have I learnt about myself and relationships – and what might become possible if I begin to understand that differently?”
Therapy and supervision
I offer individual psychotherapy for adults and young people aged 13+, using an integrative approach tailored to each person.
I also offer therapeutic group work, family work and clinical supervision for counsellors and psychotherapists.
If you're considering therapy but aren't sure whether I am the right therapist for you, you're very welcome to get in touch. We can have an initial conversation about what is bringing you to therapy and whether the way I work feels right for you.
And if I believe somebody else would be better placed to support you, I will always be open about that and, where possible, help you find an appropriate therapist.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor and a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
I completed my professional psychotherapy training at The Minster Centre in London, one of the UK’s established training institutes specialising in integrative psychotherapy and counselling.
Alongside my private clinical practice, I am the CEO of a youth wellbeing charity, bringing over 20 years of experience working with people, relationships, mental health, community development and organisational leadership. This wider experience particularly informs my work with people navigating demanding careers, leadership, responsibility and the pressures that can accompany ambition and success.
As a qualified Clinical Supervisor, I also provide professional supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists, supporting the development of their clinical practice.
I receive regular professional supervision for my own clinical work and hold an Enhanced DBS check.
If you would like to know more about my training, professional experience or approach to therapy, please feel free to email or call me.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Loneliness is a huge issue across society. I would be happy to meet people who want to explore how they can reach out and connect with others in a meaningful way.
I also offer home visits for young people who are looking for intensive long term support. Support packages can be discussed further upon request.
Therapies offered
Fees
£90.00 - £100.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I operate a sliding scale depending on personal circumstances of £90 – £100 per 50 minute session.
Sessions are weekly, and usually on the same day and at the same time each week, although if this does not work for you then we can discuss other patterns of meeting.
Further information
I only have limited availability - please email or call to explore further
