About me
Life doesn’t always give us the space to understand what is happening beneath the surface. You might feel overwhelmed, anxious or stuck, or have a sense that something isn’t quite right without being able to put your finger on why. You may feel misunderstood or alone, even when surrounded by other people, or find yourself returning to familiar patterns in relationships and wondering why things keep unfolding in the same way.
Sometimes our past continues to shape how we experience ourselves, our relationships and the world around us. Difficult or traumatic experiences can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, while uncertainty about the future can bring anxiety, fear or a loss of direction. At other times, there may be no obvious crisis at all, simply a feeling that something needs to change.
Whatever brings you to therapy, you don’t need to arrive with a diagnosis or a clear explanation of what is wrong. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, become curious about your experience and begin to understand yourself more deeply, without judgement or expectation.
My approach is relational, embodied and trauma-informed. I believe that meaningful change can happen through being genuinely met and understood by another person, and through becoming more aware of how our experiences live not only in our thoughts, but also in our emotions, relationships and bodies.
I work creatively and collaboratively, which means therapy doesn’t have to look the same for everyone. For many people, talking is an important part of the process, but words are not always enough. Where it feels helpful, our work might also draw upon creativity, imagery, music, movement or other ways of exploring your experience. There is never an expectation to work creatively, we find a way of working that feels right for you.
Alongside my psychotherapy training and clinical experience, my background as a professional musician and songwriter (signed to both major record and independent record labels), has given me a particular understanding of creativity, identity, performance, pressure and the complexities of building a life in creative industries.
Therapy can be short-term and focused around something particular, or it can become a longer-term exploration. You don’t need to know which you want before you begin. We can think about this together, and allow the work to develop at a pace that feels right for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- MSc in Gestalt Psychotherapy – Metanoia Institute
- Clinical Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy (Level 7) – Metanoia Institute
- BSc in Psychology and Sport & Exercise Science
- Advanced training in Developmental Somatic Psychotherapy
- Advanced training in trauma-informed psychotherapy and trauma practice
- Ongoing professional development in working with couples integrative psychotherapy.
Professional Memberships
- UKCP Accredited and Registered Psychotherapist – UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
- I practise in accordance with the professional and ethical standards of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£70.00 - £120.00
Additional information
Your First Session
Our first session is a 50-minute consultation, offering us the opportunity to meet, talk about what brings you to therapy, and get a sense of whether working together feels right. There is no obligation to continue afterwards.
The initial consultation fee for individual therapy is £60. For couples, the initial consultation is 90 minutes and £100.
Ongoing Therapy
If we decide to continue working together, we will agree a regular day and time to meet each week. Individual sessions are 50 minutes, and your weekly appointment will be held for you for the duration of our work together.
Ongoing fees are:
- Individual psychotherapy: £70–£90 per session
- Couples therapy: £90–£120 per session
Fees are agreed together, taking your financial circumstances into consideration. Those who are in a position to pay towards the higher end of the fee range help me to continue offering reduced-fee therapy to people who may otherwise struggle to access it.
I also hold a small number of lower-cost spaces for people experiencing financial difficulty. These places are limited, so if cost may be a barrier to accessing therapy, please mention this when you first get in touch and we can discuss what might be possible.
