About me
Making the decision to seek out a therapist is hard. Finding the right therapist can feel even harder. So, perhaps I can start by letting you how I work to help you decide if we could be a good fit for each other.
I believe that feeling genuinely heard, understood, respected and accepted is at the heart of meaningful therapy. I offer a warm, compassionate and safe space where you can bring whatever you are experiencing, exactly as you are. I believe the connection between you and I is at the core of the therapy.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, particularly when you are sharing parts of yourself that you may not have ever spoken about before. My hope is that together we can build a therapeutic bond where you feel comfortable enough to be open, curious and explore what is happening for you, at your own pace.
I have experience supporting adults through a range of challenges, including trauma, sexual abuse, adoption, grief, depression, anxiety and domestic abuse. These areas are among my specialisms, but I recognise that every person and every story is different. You are the expert on your own life, and our work together can follow whatever feels most meaningful and helpful to you.
With you at the heart of the work, I place huge importance on the connection we build together. I believe therapy is not simply about having someone listen to you, but about having someone walk alongside you, listening with empathy, helping you make sense of what you are experiencing, and offering a different perspective when it feels helpful.
Our work together can be for a shorter period or over a longer term, depending on what feels right for you. There is no expectation that you need to have these answers before we begin. We can take the time to understand what has brought you to therapy and what you would like to explore.
I offer in-person counselling for adults in North West London, including Hampstead, West Hampstead, Marylebone and King's Cross, as well as Soho and London Bridge. I also offer online sessions.
If you would like to get a feel for whether we might work well together, I offer a free 30-minute video or telephone call. It is an opportunity to talk a little about what you are looking for, ask any questions you may have, and simply see how it feels to connect with me.
Training, qualifications & experience
After completing the CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling I also attained a BCs degree in Reflective Therapeutic Practice with Middlesex University. This has allowed my work to deepen and become a deeply reflective practice for myself and my clients.
I am also in the process of achieving my Level 5 with Children & Young People whilst working in a secondary school.
Alongside my private work, I work with a charity who help parents whose children have been sexually abused and a charity working with South East Asian women who have experienced Domestic Violence/Abuse, Depression, Sexual Trauma.
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
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I believe therapy should be accessible for people who need it. I can offer concessions and discounts. We can discuss this together.
When I work
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I can be as flexible as possible to meet your needs as I understand that life gets busy.
Further information
- BACP Registered
- Online/Face2Face work available.
- Long/Short term
- Some discounted rates available
- Free 30 minute initial conversation - face2face or online
