About me
I am a UKCP accredited integrative psychotherapist and counsellor with over 10 years' experience. I am also an EMDR practitioner. My approach is relational: we’ll make sense of things together, at your pace, and use our working relationship as a safe place to explore what hurts and what can heal. Confidentiality, consent, and clear boundaries guide my practice. I’ll explain what to expect, check in often, and invite your feedback so your therapy stays useful and respectful.
I work face to face and online (video or phone). My practice is welcoming and LGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-aware, and culturally sensitive - I aim to meet you as you are, with curiosity and care. As an integrative therapist, I draw from different approaches to fit your needs; as an EMDR practitioner, I also offer EMDR for trauma, and I’ll explain options clearly so you can choose what suits you.
I have experience of leading an NHS‑commissioned counselling service, offering individual and group work. I bring long experience of meeting anxiety, depression, grief and loss with care, and I’ll work with you to find a pace and approach that feels right for you.
My area of research is focused on improving clinical outcomes for survivors of sexual violence. I have extensive experience of working with survivors within my private practice and through my work at Sexual Assault Referral Centres.
I am also a clinical supervisor. I offer individual and group supervision for trainees and qualified practitioners across and beyond psychology, with an emphasis on reflective, ethical, and relational practice. I believe therapy and supervision should be accessible regardless of financial circumstances; I hold some reduced-fee places—please feel free to ask.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy (2014 - 2026)
- Certificate in Clinical Supervision (2023 - 2024)
- EMDR Practitioner Training (2023)
- MSc Occupational Psychology (2009 - 2010)
- MSc Psychology (2002 - 2005)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology (1999 - 2001)
- P.Dip Psychology (1996 - 1999)
- BEd (Hons) (1989 - 1993)
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
£60.00 per session
