About me
I currently have two spaces for individual work (online) and one space available for couples work (in-person in Upminster).
I have been a Clinical Psychologist for almost twenty years, providing expert therapy with warmth and empathy, supporting people to flourish in their lives. I offer therapy for a range of difficulties, including anxiety, low mood/depression, workplace stress, trauma, and relationship difficulties. Therapy also focuses on difficult life events such as bereavement and change (e.g., work, health, relationship changes). My approach is based on current evidence in the field and I constantly work to update my knowledge base to ensure that I am providing the best practice for all of my clients. My main therapies are: EMDR, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). For couple work I mainly use Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) with some IFS.
My training and experience mean that you can feel confident that I will be able to help.
Step 1 - Initial Conversation (no fee)
It is important that your therapist is a ‘good fit' for you; research shows that a good therapeutic relationship is crucial for effective therapy. We can have an initial conversation to talk about what you are experiencing and to check that I have the right kind of expertise to help. I understand that talking with a therapist can be anxiety provoking, and I do everything that I can to guide you through the process in a kind and compassionate manner. If I don’t have the right expertise I will make suggestions to help you find the right therapist for you.
Step 2 - Initial Session
In an initial session we talk more about you and what you want help with. I tailor my approach to suit you - if you are finding it hard to talk, I will ask more questions, and if you have a lot to say then I will listen more. You are also very welcome to include someone else in the initial session if this feels helpful. This session lasts around an hour and a quarter as there is more to cover. The fee is the same.
After I understand more about what you are experiencing, I will outline the different therapy choices for you. Sometimes people come with a clear sense of what therapy they are seeking, and sometimes they aren't sure and we explore the different options. My training as a clinical psychologist means that I have a thorough understanding of psychological difficulties and will be able to find the right approach for you.
If we decide to proceed, we agree a plan for therapy which includes frequency of sessions and the therapy/therapies that we will use. I understand that there can be practical and financial constraints in the frequency of sessions and I work to be as flexible as possible.
Step 3 – Psychological Therapy
I use a number of evidence-based approaches and tailor the therapy to suit you. Clinical Psychologists are trained to the highest standard, and we are able to use a combination of therapies to best help our clients. Therapy is an active process where we work together towards change. I regularly check in with you about the work that we are doing to ensure that that we are on track. I understand that therapy is a big commitment and I work as hard as possible to help you to resolve difficulties as quickly as possible so you can begin to have balance again.
Please feel free to get in touch if you'd like to have an initial conversation or to arrange an initial session. If a suitable time isn't available for us to speak, please get in touch and we can arrange another time that works better for you.
Session fees can be found at the bottom of this page.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training and Qualifications
I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and a Masters degree from Oxford University. I have over eight years of rigorous training in a wide range of psychological theory, research and clinical practice. I update my skills on an ongoing basis to ensure that I am highly skilled and effective.
Membership & Professional Registration:
I practice under the HCPC’s code of conduct and the BPS code of conduct and ethics. I am a member/registered with the following professional bodies:
Member of the Health Professions Council (HPC)
Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS)
Registered Expert Witness with the British Psychological Society (BPS)
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 HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Specialist training and experience in neuropsychological assessment and intervention (e.g. Dementia, Stroke, Brain Injury)
Therapies offered
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Fees
£100.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Fees: £100-£140
Health insurance companies: I am registered with most private healthcare providers, including Bupa, Aviva, AXA-PPP, Cigna, Vitality Health, WPA. If your provider is not listed feel free to contact me as registration can generally be arranged within a week.
Case management companies: fee varies, please contact me to discuss.
Neuropsychological assessment and cognitive rehabilitation: Fee varies, please contact me to discuss.
I appreciate that for self-funders these fees may seem much higher than counsellors. It reflects the training, experience and skills that clinical psychologists have, which enables us to work with you in a highly skilled and focused way to make changes as quickly as possible.
When I work
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Monday 10am-3pm
Tuesday 9am-6pm
Wednesday 9am-6pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
Further information
I am available:
Monday 10am-3pm
Tuesday 9am-6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 10am-3pm
Friday 10am-3pm
