About me
As an integrative therapist I do not believe that one approach stands out as the best for all clients so adapt my work, using the skills and methods from a range of approaches (including Person-centred, Psychodynamic and Attachment Theory), to provide a unique and supportive experience for each of my clients.
People come to therapy for a multitude of reasons with anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, low self-esteem, childhood trauma, relationship issues and anger management being some of the most common.
Clearly, these issues can affect all people but as a man I empathise with how we are usually socialised both within the family and society at large to mistrust emotional vulnerability, seeing it as a weakness. This can make looking for a therapist feel unfamiliar and daunting, however finding the right one can make a world of difference and it has been reassuring to see there has been a marked rise in the number of men I work with; an indicator hopefully that the increased focus on men's mental health in the media is normalising therapy for this underrepresented group.
I am also aware that for many of my female clients, anger, however justified, can be a difficult emotion to voice. Cultural expectations can label women who express anger as ‘difficult’ or ‘unfeminine’ leading to feelings of guilt and shame. Therapy can be in many cases the first safe space in which to tentatively explore this and other suppressed emotions, without a fear of being judged.
It is important that therapy develops at the right pace for each client as everyone is unique and dealing with different issues, some much deeper and complex than others. There is no set-time for how long clients are in therapy for, however I find that many clients come with a wish to explore issues in a deeper way after having a short course of CBT, which may have only ‘scratched the surface’.
For the deeper work which can possibly bring up lots of unprocessed experiences it is important that you see a therapist that you can develop a connection with. Being supported by a therapist that works hard to 'get you', in a relationship built on trust, openness, commitment and empathy, can provide increased self-knowledge, self-acceptance, clarity and emotional healing from all manner of mental health issues.
If you would like to have a chat about the possibility of working together or if you have any questions, please contact me to arrange a free 20-minute telephone call. This will allow us to discuss what is going on for you and give you the chance to get a feel for whether I could be the right therapist for you.
I work from comfortable rooms in London Bridge (2 min walk from the station), Queens Park (5 min) & West Hampstead (2 min), as well as online.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained at The Minster Centre in London, one of the longest established and leading Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling training institutions in Europe, graduating with a Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Level 7, BACP Accredited Course) and also hold qualifications awarded by the CCBT (College of CBT) and CPCAB (Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body)
I have considerable experience of working both in-person and online, both long and short-term, and with a wide range of clients. As well as working in the private sector, I volunteer in various community based mental health programmes, including MIND, Crisis, Talk for 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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£70.00 - £80.00
Additional information
In-person sessions are £80
(Depending on where you are located, home visits for sessions can be arranged - please contact me to discuss)
Online sessions are £70
(sessions are 50 mins, although longer sessions can be arranged)
Please contact me to arrange a free, non-committal 20 min telephone/online consultation
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