About me
I aim to create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and in control of your therapeutic journey. Whether you are seeking counselling for the first time or returning to therapy, I work collaboratively and at your pace to help you make sense of your experiences, build resilience, and move towards greater clarity, self understanding, and healing.
I am a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and Supervisor, holding an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, a Diploma in Integrative Supervision of Individuals and Groups, and a Diploma in Psychodynamic and Integrative Counselling. Currently training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) with EMDR Europe-accredited training.
My training enables me to draw from a range of therapeutic models, including psychodynamic, person-centred, and cognitive behavioural approaches, allowing me to tailor my work to each individual’s unique needs, experiences, and pace.
My practice is grounded in a trauma-informed approach. This means I prioritise emotional and psychological safety, choice, collaboration, and empowerment, recognising the impact that trauma, loss, displacement, and systemic adversity can have on both individuals and families.
For the past eight years, I have worked closely with survivors of the Grenfell Tower tragedy, offering one-to-one counselling and family support. I have also provided therapeutic support during several major public inquiries and crises, including Grenfell, Brook House, Covid-19, the Post Office, the Lampard Inquiry, the Cranston Inquiry and the Nottingham Inquiry. This work has deepened my experience of supporting people affected by complex trauma, grief, and community-wide loss.
Previously, I worked with the South London Refugee Association, supporting refugees and asylum seekers, and with the Medaille Trust, counselling survivors of modern slavery.
I have also provided counselling at Third Age Training and Research, supporting older adults in Kensington and Chelsea. Across all settings, I work sensitively with issues of culture, identity, migration, and life transitions.
I offer sessions in English and Amharic, available face-to-face, by telephone, or online via Zoom or Skype.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am qualified with MSc in integrative psychotherapy and a Diploma in Integrative Supervision of Individuals and Groups. A Diploma in Psychodynamic and Integrative Counselling. This means I am equipped with a range of supervision and counselling skills so that I can adjust to your own personal needs, as not a single approach can apply to all situations. This includes the psychodynamic, the person-centred approaches, and cognitive behavioural therapy.
I have worked with survivors of the tragedy of Grenfell Tower, offering both one-to-one counselling as well as family support. I have also been providing counselling during the Grenfell and Brook house inquiry. Previously, I offered counselling at South London Refugee associations.
In addition, I supported victims of modern slavery at Medaille Trust as well as Counselling at Third age Training and Research for older people in Kensington and Chelsea.
Bsc in Computer science
Languages spoken: English and Amharic.
I offer face-to-face counselling as well as Telephone, Zoom and Skype counselling sessions if preferred.
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
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£90.00 - £100.00
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Fees
The standard fee for a 50-minute session is £90 -£100 Reduced rates may be offered where appropriate.
Fees may also be covered through private health insurance providers.
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Areas I can help with:
- Depression and Anxiety
- Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Bereavement and loss
- Trauma
- Cultural issues
- Work related issues
