About me
Approach
My practice focuses on the profound integration of mind, body, and psyche. Rather than focusing on symptoms like anxiety, burnout, or depression in isolation, I work safely and in-depth with the root causes of life challenges, internal blocks, or psychological distress to create lasting structural change.
Philosophy
I believe that therapy is about a deeply human connection, and that change becomes possible not through technique alone, but through being met and understood in a way that feels authentic and meaningful.
In our work together, I will draw on a wide range of depth-oriented approaches. I integrate two-person psychology, or relational psychoanalysis with body psychotherapy, somatic experiencing, humanistic, existential, psychodynamic approaches, trauma theory, attachment theory, and mindfulness techniques. This allows me to shape the therapy around you, rather than fit you into a particular model. It also means that our work can remain responsive, flexible and grounded in your lived experience.
What does that look like
The body doesn’t just remember, it speaks. Our nervous systems hold stories and feelings that have been silenced or locked away. Rather than just talking about your life, our work involves meeting as two people, paying attention together, moment-to-moment, co-creating an alive, collaborative process of dialogue and relating at a pace that feels safe for you.
In this space, we listen together to track what is happening right now, allowing space for bodily sensations to breathe alongside your words, thoughts, images, and emotions. We decipher the meaning together, uncovering what was held unconsciously, which often holds the key to our stumbling blocks and offers long-lasting change. We don't dig into the past for the sake of it; we meet it when it knocks on the door of the present. At the same time, we will hold in mind the wider, unique relational, social, and historic context of who you are.
Training, qualifications & experience
Experience and Qualifications
I trained at The Minster Centre in London, one of the UK's leading institutions for counsellors and psychotherapists. My professional background includes three years of clinical service with the London charity City Pregnancy Counselling & Psychotherapy (CPCP) and MCPCS (The Minster Centre's low-cost therapy service). For the past four years, I have focused exclusively on my independent private practice.
The depth and rigour of my training and experience equip me to work effectively with a wide range of issues, including:
Relationship difficulties and complex family dynamics
Anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression
Trauma and suicidal thoughts
Challenges around difference and belonging
Infertility, pregnancy loss, challenges with early parenthood, birth trauma
In addition, I provide a compassionate, deeply informed space for those experiencing infertility, the vulnerabilities of the IVF journey, miscarriage, stillbirth, or struggles with the transition into early parenthood.
Earlier Career
In my earlier life, I was a creative and creative director in advertising for many years, living and working internationally. Consequently, I understand what it is like to navigate high pressure professional environments, and the toll that pace can take on the body, relationships, and sense of self.
Formal Qualifications
MA in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy – Middlesex University
Advanced Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy – The Minster Centre
Diploma in Integrative Counselling – The Minster Centre
Specialised Perinatal Training – City Pregnancy Counselling & Psychotherapy (CPCP)
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
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Fees
£80.00 per session
Additional information
The initial consultation lasts 50 minutes and is charged at my regular fee. This gives us both a chance to experience working together.
Some clients prefer to have a 15 minute Zoom call first. If that feels helpful, do let me know.
My in-person fee is £80, I currently offer a reduced rate of £70 for online sessions.
