About me
Welcome. It can be helpful to talk and think with someone about what's on your mind. I work with adults of all ages and am available for private work on weekdays and evenings.
Starting therapy may feel daunting, but begins from a place of suffering and a wish for something to change. Perhaps anxiety, sadness and/or depression are stopping you from living the life you want. You may feel stuck or lost, or frustrated with patterns you can't seem to shift: family problems, difficult relationship issues and low self esteem. Maybe you are navigating changes, coping with bereavement or have experienced a profound loss. These crisis moments are often a call to personal growth and development, and sometimes to find a new path in life.
I am a psychodynamic therapist offering a blended approach that integrates psychoanalytic theory and Creative Psychotherapy. Sessions primarily involve talking, but we can explore certain themes using creative techniques - a variety of possibilities including art, story, body, mind and imagination. Creativity can help us heal difficult emotions and discover hidden truths.
I offer you support and respect in a safe and non-judgemental space. Your story and your journey are unique. My offer is to listen, and to accompany you in a safe and supportive way, with curiosity and care.
I hold sessions in person, either weekly or for a more in depth process of twice weekly sessions. Get in touch by email to book a free half hour consultation and to learn more.
Training, qualifications & experience
As well as psychoanalytic psychotherapy training at the Guild of Psychotherapists, I have a Masters in Dramatherapy, from the University of Roehampton.
I have certificates in an Introduction to Groupwork from the Institute of Group Analysis, REBT (a form of CBT) from the College of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies.
I have developed my therapeutic voice through hours of professional development studies, including trauma work, Polyvagal theory, Jungian analysis, embodiment practices, suicide prevention training, work around bereavement and loss, and specific work around shame, anxiety and self-esteem.
I have worked in the NHS in in-patient psychiatric care, as well as supporting Looked After (adopted) children, adolescents with complex social, emotional and mental health needs. My private practice is individual work with adults.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £80.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer a FREE 30 minute consultation (telephone/ online).
Sessions are £70 per session.
Further information
I practice T'ai Chi and Qi Gong for physical and other health benefits. I draw on some of these embodied practices, including breathwork and meditative techniques in my therapy work.
