About me
I have 10 years of experience delivering CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), looking at how to change unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns, helping you feel more balanced and happier again. I have extensive experience with Anxiety (general, social, and phobias), OCD, and Low Self-esteem. I also practice as a DIT (Dynamic Interpersonal Therapy) therapist, where I help people to make sense of relational difficulties, their attachment styles, where this comes from, and how to move towards healthier relationships and self-understanding. I believe in a tailored approach, adapting our work to who you are.
I create a caring and warm environment where you feel safe to make changes. We will work as a team to process your experience and develop your self-understanding. In CBT, we use a practical approach to arrive at a healthier mindset. Whereas DIT explores how early experiences shaped how you attach to people, and how current relationships can be improved.
I offer both online and face-to-face sessions. We can have a free 30-minute call where you can ask me any questions you may have, and I can get a brief understanding of what is going on for you. You can see if you feel we could be a good fit, and we can explore what a piece of work together might look like.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have worked in NHS Talking Therapies Services delivering CBT and DIT therapies for adults. I also have a Master's (MSc) in Psychodynamics of Human Development. I am accredited with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (for CBT therapy) and with the British Psychoanalytic Council (for DIT therapy).
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 BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
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
DIT would be best suited to those who are experiencing any difficulties in their relationship patterns, and this is causing them to feel low or anxious. Typically this would show in more than just one relationship, and is something that you may have been experiencing since you were young. We will look to understand how past experiences and important relationships in your life have shaped how you attach to people now and how you respond to relationships in the present. Part of how we will understand this is by looking at any relationship patterns that repeat themselves over time. These patterns may not be something that you are currently aware of, but we will uncover them together. We will then choose a pattern that may be creating the most difficulty to be the focal point of our work.
Therapies offered
Fees
£100.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer therapy for individuals via face-to-face and online at £100 a session. If you are interested in potentially working together, I can offer a free 30-minute consultation to see how it is that I might be able to help you.
I am also recognised by AXA Health, Aviva and Vitality Health Insurers and can accept clients wishing to be funded by these insurance providers.
Further information
Please reach out through this profile or my website to ask for an introductory phone call. I have put up some time slots, but I can always work to a time that suits you, even if it isn't currently listed.
