This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Life can be full of challenges, some of which may feel like fleeting difficulties, while others linger and weave their way into our daily lives, creating ongoing struggles. You might be facing a specific issue, such as a bereavement, relationship difficulties, or a significant life change, or you could be dealing with more persistent feelings of anxiety, stress, or low self-esteem. Whatever the challenge, the impact on your emotional and mental well-being can leave you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of how to move forward.
I offer you a safe, confidential, and completely judgement-free space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace. This is a space where you will be truly heard and supported as you work through the complexities of your emotions and the impact of past or present experiences.
My approach is rooted in Psychodynamic counselling, a highly effective and insightful therapeutic method. Psychodynamic therapy is client-led, meaning that you set the pace and focus of the work. It provides an opportunity to delve beneath the surface of your current challenges to uncover the connections between your past experiences, unconscious patterns, and how these might be influencing your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours today.
By exploring these connections, it becomes possible to gain a greater understanding of your struggles and their origins. Together, we will untangle the often-overwhelming combination of thoughts, emotions, and challenges you are facing. This process can lead to a deeper sense of self-awareness, empathy, and clarity. Psychodynamic therapy not only helps you address current difficulties but also equips you with the resilience and tools to better navigate life’s uncertainties in the future.
Our work together is a collaborative process. Whether you are experiencing feelings of sadness, frustration, anger, confusion, or fear, we will explore these emotions without judgment or pressure. As you gain insight into your inner world, you may begin to feel more empowered, more capable of coping with life’s complexities, and better able to create positive and lasting changes.
As a Registered Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, I work to their high Standards of Good Practice and Code of Ethics. I hold full professional indemnity insurance and an enhanced DBS check.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BACP Registered Member (387177)
- Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling
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
£65.00 per session
Additional information
Please do not hesitate to contact me by either phone or email if you feel that I may be able to help you. If I am unable to answer your call, please do leave me a message and I shall call you back.
We will then be able to arrange an initial call together where I'll be able to answer any questions that you may have, and understand a little more what has brought you to seek counselling at this time.
Each of our sessions will last 50 minutes and take place regularly on the same date and time each week.
I am available for face-to-face sessions at my private practice in the heart of St. Albans. It’s a short walking distance from the City Centre and City station and there is roadside parking generally available in the surrounding roads.
Alternatively, I am available for online sessions or via phone.
When I work
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I currently have availability for face to face sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday daytime and evening. For online or phone sessions I can offer more flexibility.
Further information
I understand that everyone’s journey is unique, and I am committed to offering flexible and accessible support tailored to your individual needs. Whether you prefer online, telephone, or face-to-face sessions, we provide options that allow you to choose the format that feels most comfortable and convenient for you. For those opting for face-to-face sessions, my private therapy room is located near St Albans city centre and train station, offering a quiet and welcoming environment designed to put you at ease.
Confidentiality is at the heart of what I do. You can trust that everything you share in our sessions will remain private, creating a secure and supportive space where you feel safe to explore even the most sensitive or challenging aspects of your experiences.
Next Steps
If you’re ready to take the first step toward understanding yourself better and creating a more balanced and fulfilling life, I invite you to reach out. Whether you’re new to counselling or have had therapy before, our work together will be tailored to meet your individual needs.
