About me
I welcome you to a compassionate, supportive and down-to-earth space where, together, we can explore and untangle whatever you’re struggling with, without judgement. I’m a fully qualified integrative counsellor, registered with the BACP, offering weekly sessions online or in person in Hackney.
Come as you are
As an integrative counsellor, I recognise that each person brings their own unique history, experiences, culture and ways of being in the world. I tailor the work to your individual needs, with you at the centre and always at your pace.
You may have a clear reason for seeking therapy, whether anxiety has you feeling overwhelmed, you feel disconnected from yourself, or you’re experiencing low mood. Or perhaps it’s harder to put into words. You might have a sense that something is “off” and that something needs to change. Maybe you haven’t felt like yourself for some time, or you find yourself questioning who you really are.
How I work
While theory and training inform my work, I bring warmth, curiosity and compassion to our sessions. I aim to create a down-to-earth space where we can talk openly and explore your experiences together. My approach is conversational and collaborative: you share what’s on your mind, and I’ll listen and ask questions that help you reflect on parts of yourself and your experiences that you may not have had the space to explore before. Where it’s useful, I may share some psychoeducation or gently invite you to consider things from a different perspective.
As we work together, we can begin to make sense of your experiences, and to explore the meaning of the patterns, thoughts and beliefs that may have shaped you, allowing more room for curiosity, acceptance and self-compassion.
Over time, you may begin to notice subtle shifts and a deeper understanding that can open up new perspectives and different ways of relating to yourself and others. This can help you feel less stuck in familiar patterns and more able to navigate life with greater clarity, choice and meaning.
Next steps
If something here resonates, or you sense we could work well together, email me to arrange a complimentary 15-minute video or phone call. We’ll talk a little about what has brought you here and what you hope for from therapy, and I can answer any questions about my approach. From there, we can decide together whether to go ahead.
We can work together short term or more opened ended, depending on what feels right for you, and we can review this along the way.
Training, qualifications & experience
BACP Accredited Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling. Foundation Certificate in Integrative Counselling Skills — London, UK
As well as my private practice, I bring experience from both the NHS service, providing online counselling to culturally diverse clients across London, and the charity sector, where I delivered low-cost in person counselling within the London Borough of Islington.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and adhere to their ethical framework for good practice.
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
I’m originally from Ireland and have made London my home for almost 20 years, so I understand something of what it is to move country and start again. I welcome people from all backgrounds and cultures.
I enjoy working with anyone who is ready to engage with the work. Many of the people I see grew up taking on responsibility early, becoming the carer, the peacekeeper or the “strong one” in their family, and now find it hard to know what they need or to ask for it. Others notice they feel anxious in relationships, craving closeness and reassurance. And some are fiercely independent, used to coping alone and unsure about letting anyone in. There is usually a good reason these patterns developed. You might recognise a little of yourself in one of these, or in none of them. Whatever has brought you here, we can approach it with curiosity, at your pace.
Fees
£70.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer concessions for students, trainee counsellors and people on lower incomes, subject to availability. Please enquire.
