About me
Experience counts when it comes to navigating the complexities of the mind and heart. With over three decades of practice in mental health and well-being, I offer a steady, non-judgmental space for you to explore your challenges, find clarity, and reclaim your sense of self. I believe in taking a down-to-earth practical and realistic approach to counselling to help you make changes. Our sessions may focus on the questions of how and why you find yourself where you are, but they will also explore practical, behavioural and emotional steps you can take to live a more fulfilling life.
Why Choose a Therapist with 30+ Years of Experience? I have spent over 30 years understanding the nuances of human emotion and behaviour. I have worked with individuals from all walks of life, dealing with everything from daily stress to deep-seated trauma. My long career means I have seen, and helped people through, almost every situation imaginable.
Specialised Support for Men - I have gained considerable experience and specialism in supporting the mental health of men; straight, gay and bisexual . Men face unique societal pressures and expectations that can make seeking help feel difficult. I provide a straightforward, effective environment to address the complexities of being male in today's world
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP No 376175) with a Diploma in Counselling (Dip. Couns.) in the Gestalt model.
How I work
I believe in taking a down-to-earth practical and realistic approach to counselling to help you make changes. Our sessions may focus on the questions of how and why you find yourself where you are, but they will also explore practical, behavioural and emotional steps you can take to live a more fulfilling life.
Working in the Gestalt model, I endeavour to create open, supportive and honest dialogue with my clients. This allows the client to gain increased awareness of how their mind, body and spirit respond to situations and the people around them and to discover what works well for them and where they get stuck in unhealthy patterns. In doing so clients can understand how they contribute to their own response and move toward healthier ways of responding and living.
Qualifications and Experience
I have qualifications in Mental Health Nursing, Theology and Spirituality and Counselling.
As a mental health nurse in the NHS, I have worked in many services across South London and have also had professional and voluntary roles in pastoral counselling settings. As a result, I have extensive experience and knowledge of counselling and supporting a wide range of people. I draw on a range of techniques and approaches to support clients. My own life experience is also a vital element in working with people.
I have worked with the Terrence Higgins Trust a specialist organisation offering therapy for the LGBTIQA+ community living with or affected by HIV, as well as those struggling with issues related to sexuality and gender identity.
I have wide experience of working with men and with members of the gay male community with particular knowledge of, and interest in, masculinity and what it means to be male in today's society.
Please see my website for further information.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Men's issues - including masculinity, gender expectations; male sexual desire, fantasy and connection.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a 30 minute free consultation online to discuss how we might work together.
£60 for each 50 minute session thereafter.
I offer a reduced fee for students and those on a low income – which we can discuss at your initial consultation.
There is a charge for missed sessions, but wherever possible I will try to re-arrange your session for another time in the same week if you are unable to make an appointment.
