About me
It can be really difficult to tell the difference between the therapists available here on the directory and in truth, a lot of us have been trained in similar ways. So I’ll tell you initially about who I work with and if you’re satisfied with that, feel free to skip to the next section or book in a consultation. If you do want to learn more, I’ve included a bit about how clinical psychologists differ from other therapists, and how I differ from other clinical psychologists so you can get a sense of whether I might be right for you. Please note that I currently have availability for just one couple and one individual client so please do get in touch to arrange a free 15-minute consultation if you're thinking about starting therapy.
I'm a HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate from UCL and 13 years of experience in the mental health field. I’ve been in private practice for 7 years and offer both individual and couples therapy online via zoom or other video platforms.
My individual clients come with a range of issues, more of which are listed in the sections below. I see people who (and this is not an exhaustive list) are struggling with anxiety, depression, in their relationships, with family dynamics, low self esteem, perfectionism and work issues, addiction and trauma. My individual work can be structured (for example, using techniques and strategies) or more exploratory (thinking about the past, present and future) and I find that using a blend of approaches works best for most individual clients. My purpose is to help you understand what’s contributing to the issues and use my clinical skills to help you heal from any wounds, challenge unhelpful patterns and create meaningful change in your life.
My couples come to me usually having struggled with communication and emotional disconnection for a while. They often report that they find themselves in the same types of disagreements again and again unable to break out of the cycle without hurting one another. My couples counselling uses Emotionally Focused Therapy. The work focuses on rebuilding bonds and strengthening your relationship by unpicking dynamics, getting to the heart of the issues and breaking those cycles.
The key to change is exploring and understanding our problems, learning new ways of operating that actually work, healing from our past and building resilience to cope with the challenges that come our way. It’s my job to guide you in this process.
How are clinical psychologists different to other therapists?
Clinical psychologists have been trained to assess complex issues, gather information together into what we would call a formulation (a comprehensive understanding of clients) and come up with a treatment plan or focus for sessions to help improve or alleviate issues the client is coming with. We’ve been trained to think in bigger picture terms, bringing together our theoretical understandings of the impact of childhood and upbringing, major life events and place them in the context of current circumstances. With our clients, we gather the puzzle pieces together and deliver therapy aimed to improve quality of life, target specific symptoms (such as depression, anxiety, trauma) and meet client goals.
How am I different?
The description above is quite clinical - makes sense, it’s in our title. The doctorate provides a brilliant basis for a highly skilled practitioner who can see it all and bring it together. Yes I bring this foundation but where I shine and think my clients thrive as a result, is in providing a therapy experience which is human, relatable and with a compassionate focus on making you feel seen, heard and cared for. The further training I’ve done has only strengthened my skills and combined with my down to earth nature, I feel confident that I provide a comprehensive therapy experience for clients. I like to meld together the strategic, techniques-based side of mental health work with the vital work of exploring where the root causes of problems come from and finding ways to heal from them. My training affords me the opportunity to be integrative - to pull on many different types of therapies so that together, we can find the right fit for you. I’m enormously grateful to have been trained in this way and my decade plus of experience means I have the confidence to know what’s going to help.
I'm passionate about empowering people to value themselves and take control of their lives. Whether processing the past, looking forward to the future or dealing with today, I am confident that opening up is the first step. If you'd like more information about how I work or to discuss starting therapy, feel free to email to set up a 15 minute chat. Alternatively you can visit my website for more information and contact me from there. Congratulations on making the first steps!
Training, qualifications & experience
I have over 13 years of experience in working in the psychology field in the public, private and in the charity sector. I have worked individually, with couples, families and organisations.
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology - University College London
- Externship and Core Skills Training in Emotionally Focused Therapy - International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused 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 HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I specialise in couples counselling.
Therapies offered
Fees
£120.00 - £200.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
My sessions are priced on a scale where you choose what rate you pay depending on your personal circumstances.
Individual session scale - £120-160. Couples session scale - £150-200.
Please feel open to email me to discuss your needs and we can set up a consultation.
When I work
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Further information
Please note that my practice operates via video-call only.
