About me
I am a trained Art Psychotherapist working with children, adolescents, adults and families. My work combines talking therapy with creative and art-based approaches, offering different ways to explore experiences, emotions and relationships. Sometimes words are the most helpful way in; at other times, creative exploration can help express what is difficult to put into words. There is no expectation to make art, and we can find an approach that feels right for you.
I support people with a range of difficulties and life experiences, including anxiety, trauma, depression, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, emotional regulation, grief and bereavement, life transitions and significant change. I also work with people experiencing fear, shame, self-doubt, negative self-talk, people-pleasing, perfectionism, self-criticism, difficulties with boundaries, uncertainty and stress.
My approach is integrative and tailored to each person. I draw on psychodynamic, developmental and creative approaches, as well as psychosynthesis and spiritual perspectives, to understand your experiences and support meaningful change. I believe our early relationships and experiences can shape how we see ourselves, relate to others and respond to the world. Together, we can gently explore these patterns and the ways we have learned to cope, developing greater self-awareness and a kinder, more compassionate relationship with yourself.
I may also incorporate body-based and imaginative approaches such as visualisation, breath awareness and creative exploration. These can offer different ways of connecting with and understanding emotional experiences, particularly when feelings are difficult to put into words.
Above all, I believe the therapeutic relationship is central to therapy. Feeling safe, understood and able to be yourself provides the foundation for meaningful therapeutic work.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a trained Art Psychotherapist and Bereavement Specialist, with experience supporting children, young people, adults and families through a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
I hold an MA in Art Psychotherapy from the University of Roehampton. My training enables me to work therapeutically through both verbal and creative approaches, recognising that art-making can offer an alternative way to explore and communicate experiences that may be difficult to express through words alone.
A significant focus of my professional experience has been bereavement and loss. Before establishing my private practice, I worked within specialist bereavement services, including St Christopher's Hospice and Wandsworth Bereavement Service, supporting children, adolescents, adults and families affected by grief and loss. This experience has given me a deep understanding of the complex and individual ways that bereavement can affect emotional wellbeing, relationships, identity and family life.
Alongside my core training in Art Psychotherapy, I have completed further professional training in Family Therapy. I am committed to ongoing professional development, which continues to inform and deepen my therapeutic practice.
I access regular Clinical Supervision and practice in accordance with the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics. I also hold professional indemnity insurance.
Member organisations
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Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 - £70.00
Additional information
Embarking on your therapeutic journey can be daunting, and sharing your concerns may feel challenging. My approach is to work with you and move at a pace that feels right for you. Creating a safe, confidential space where you feel heard and valued is essential to me. I look forward to connecting with you and supporting you through this process.
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