About me
Sometimes we know that something isn't quite right, but we can't always understand why. You might find yourself caught in patterns of self-doubt, anxiety, low mood, perfectionism or difficulties in relationships, even when you know that you want things to feel different.
In my private practice - The Gracious Space, I offer a space to slow down and make sense of what you're experiencing. As a psychodynamic therapist, I’m interested not only in what is happening now, but in the experiences, relationships and patterns that may have shaped how you understand yourself and the world around you.
Together, we can explore what lies beneath the difficulties you are experiencing, with curiosity rather than judgement. The aim isn't simply to manage what you're feeling, but to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, creating the possibility for meaningful and lasting change - because how do you know where to start if you don't know where you have come from?
Psychodynamic therapy gives us an opportunity to think about the connections between your past and your present. Sometimes ways of relating, coping or protecting ourselves develop for very good reasons, but can continue long after the circumstances that created them have changed
Training, qualifications & experience
Alongside my private practice, I have experience working with women for drug and alcohol rehabilitation and within NHS affiliated services, where here I counselled individuals experiencing eating disorders through a specialist charity.
I am a registered member of UPCA and a member of the Oxfordshire Psychotherapy Society. I am committed to maintaining high standards of ethical and reflective practice through regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development.
I hold a Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I am also undertaking further training in the form of a Masters in Psychotherapy, supporting my progression towards accreditation with the UKCP and further deepening my knowledge and practice.
Prior to training as a therapist, I completed a BSc in Sociology, which provided me with a broader understanding of the social, cultural, and relational contexts that shape people's lives and wellbeing. This perspective continues to inform my appreciation of the many factors that can influence emotional experiences and mental health.
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
I work with adults and young adults aged 18 and over who want to understand themselves more deeply and make sense of patterns that may be affecting their relationships, emotions, confidence or sense of self.
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
There are a limited number of concessionary spaces - if you find yourself seeking a reduced rate we can discuss this in the initial consultation.
Further information
If you are considering therapy, I offer an initial consultation where we can talk about what has brought you here, what you are hoping for from therapy, and whether I might be the right therapist for you.
