About me
Do you need some help and support and to know how to move forwards? I'm here to be able to offer that to you. Please have a read of my Profile and get in touch if you feel that I would be a good fit for you.
I am an accredited member of the UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) and have many years of experience with a wide range of clients including Individuals, Couples, Polyamorous Relationships and Consensual Non-Monogamy Clients and many more - All are completely welcome of any race, religion, sexuality and gender. Please never feel embarrassed to get in touch - I am sure that I have heard most things and I'm happy to discuss things openly and without judgement in order to be able to help you move forwards in a really positive and affirming way.
I bring together different approaches depending on your needs and the issues you are dealing with so that we can work effectively together and help you move forwards in the way that you want to and to deal with your Mental Health in a really life-affirming way.
As well as being trained and being well-versed in Integrative and Transpersonal models (which are both in depth longer-term talking Therapies), I am also a qualified CBT/REBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy) Therapist. This means that I can also work in a short-term, focussed way to help with specific problems such as phobias, generalised anxiety disorders, depression, Insomnia, chronic pain and panic attacks but I can also work long-term and in depth depending on what your needs are. You don't need to decide at the beginning whether you want long-term or short-term Therapy - We can discuss this as we go along as I work on a week-by-week basis and I'm happy to discuss at any time depending on what your needs are..
I am also a qualified Psychosexual, Relationship and Couples Therapist and can work with couples and individuals on relationship and/or sexual issues. I am accustomed to working with (but not limited to):
- Sexual dysfunctions including Vaginismus, Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation
- Porn and Masturbation addiction
- History of sexual abuse, rape or domestic violence
- Fears of intimacy and issues around intimacy
- Infidelity both with Individuals and Couples that struggle with this issue
- Issues between Couples, communication issues and how to resolve them
- Consensual non-monogamy and polyamory issues among Couples, Individuals and Polyamorous Relationships.
Whatever your situation, therapy can help you to move forwards in the way that you want to:
It is a space for you talk openly and honestly about the things that you never talk to anyone else about in a confidential space and to deal with things that cause you anxiety or make you feel depressed and bad about yourself - I am very open-minded and non-judgemental and happy to listen and work with a wide range of issues. Please never feel embarrassed or worried about your issue, please feel free to reach out to someone who has an open heart and is non-judgemental and open-minded.
It is also a place to reflect on your life (both current and the past), to understand the things that have happened to you and how you have been affected by them so that you can start to make some changes moving forwards to become the person/people that you want to be.
I offer a very safe, confidential, open-minded and very supportive space where together we can explore the things that concern you so that you can start to make sense of what is happening, find out what you want from life and make positive changes moving forwards to achieve your goals for the future.
Training, qualifications & experience
EXPERIENCE
I have many years of one-to-one experience as a therapist working with a wide range of clients in both long-term and short-term therapy. I also have a lot of experience of working with couples and individuals addressing relationship, communication and sexual issues. I also have extensive experience working with complex bereavement and end of life Clients in an NHS setting and in short-term work for an NHS Service which means that I can work with a number of presentations.
I have worked with a wide range of issues including (but not limited to):
- Generalised anxiety disorders and panic disorders
- Depression (including clinical depression)
- Stress (including work stress)
- Loss and Endings
- Bereavement
- Chronic insomnia
- Chronic pain conditions
- End of life support and other issues around life limiting conditions
- Miscarriage
- Panic attacks
- Relationship issues
- Sexual difficulties/dysfunctions such as Erectile Dysfunction, Vaginismus, painful sex, premature ejaculation and lack of orgasms/pleasure.
- Sex addiction, porn addiction and dating apps issues
- Gender and identity issues
- LGBTQIA+ issues and gender identity issues
- Polyamory and consensual non-monogamy
- Trauma
- Sexual/physical/emotional abuse/trauma/rape and domestic violence.
I have an enhanced DBS check and am covered by professional indemnity insurance.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 4 Year Post Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling
- 3 Year BSc in Psychology and Counselling
- Post Graduate Diploma in CBT/REBT
- Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in CBT/REBT
- 2 Year Post Graduate Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy
- 1 Year Advanced Diploma in Couples and Relationship Therapy.
- Currently completing an Advanced Diploma in Transpersonal Psychotherapy (which will enable me to work in a really deep way with your issues including deep reflection, dreams, imagery and the body).
OTHER TRAINING COURSES COMPLETED
- 5-day Bereavement Training
- Creative Imagination
- Making Trauma Therapy Safer
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Teaching Clients to Use Mindfulness Skills
- Vision Boards and Rituals
- Positive Outcomes for Dissociative Survivors: Working with Dissociative Disorders in Clinical Practice
- Unfolding the Story: Archaeology of the Soul’s Journey
- My Purpose – The Next Step
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 UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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 have many years of experience working with complex bereavement, generalised anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, phobia's, panic attacks, sleep disorders, depression, childhood abuse, domestic violence, rape and many other areas.
I am also trained and have a lot of experience in working with any and all Sexual and Relationship issues both with Individuals, Couples and Polyamorous Relationships.
I am an LGBTQIA+ Ally and very comfortable working with any issues that may arise for you. I am also experienced in working with polyamorous relationships and consensual non-monogamy.
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 - £100.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
The Cost for a 50 minute Session for Individuals is £70
The Cost for a 50 minute Session for a Couple or Polyamorous Relationship is £100
- Please note I work in person in London E18 and also online via zoom and on the phone - It is also possible to mix and match, depending on your needs.
- There is a possibility of doing longer Sessions should the work need it, please do enquire if this is the case for you and we can negotiate timings and cost - This can be particularly useful for complex issues and/or for Couples.
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Further information
I have completed Diplomas in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and REBT (Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy) - This is primarily short-term, solution-focussed work and is suitable for clients who have a specific issue or goal in mind. It is particularly effective for the following (but not limited to):
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Phobias
- Compulsive thoughts/actions
- Panic attacks
- Depression
- Sleep disorders.
This kind of specific work usually takes around 6-12 sessions and will include focussed Sessions and may also include light homework in between Sessions.
As a qualified Sex and Relationship Therapist I work with individuals, Couples and Polyamorous relationships who may be struggling with sexual and/or relationship issues including (but not limited to):
- Communication issues
- Painful sex such as vaginismus
- Infidelity
- Erectile Dysfunction and Rapid Ejaculation
- Porn addiction, Sex Addiction and Apps Addiction
- Consensual non-monogamy
- Affairs and infidelity
I am kink-aware, a LGBTQIA+ ally and also happy and experienced in working with clients in polyamorous relationships. I am also happy to work with consensual non-monogamy and the issues that this can present to both Individuals and Couples. I am very open-minded and non-judgemental so please do get in touch without any embarrassment or fear of judgement.
Please do Email me to book an Appointment or to ask any further questions.
