About me
Welcome to 'A Safe Place to Begin',
I am an Integrative Psychotherapist - Systemic and Mindfulness Practitioner - Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Hypnotherapist and Therapeutic Clinical Supervisor.
I currently work by appointment only, in Lymington Hampshire and online throughout the UK, Europe and North America (excluding Hypnotherapy).
I collaborate with a number of private health care providers who may, (depending on your cover),pay the cost of your treatment plan.
I also work with some EAP providers who offer short term Solutions Focused Therapy to their member organisations.
I am certified to work online throughout the UK, Europe and North America [excluding hypnotherapy].
Counselling could be seen as a personal investment, something that can enhance the way you think and feel and Improve your self-awareness . It can assist you to resolve both personal and professional development issues.
Therapy can support you to make better choices that have previously seemed to difficult to even contemplate. Choices that benefit you, rather than others, which is something that often leaves you feeling under valued and disappointed. But most importantly, help you to improve the quality of your relationships, both with others and hopefully yourself!
I appreciate that finding the right therapist may be difficult and time consuming. Many hours can be spent researching the various options before finding a therapist that you may like to work with and I hope that this information helps you in that process and to reach a decision that feels right for you!
Trust and confidentiality are very important factors in any counselling relationship and both need to be discussed and considered before you enter into any 'Working Agreement' or 'Counselling Contract'.
If you have any questions about the way I work or have concerns about the level of confidentiality that I can offer you, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Practice Address: (Lymington Hampshire)
I am located in a relatively central location close to the high street and there is on street parking available.
Public transport links are reliable and well established.
Appointments:
Monday to Friday
9.00am to 8.00pm [last appointment].
I work with:
- Individual
- Couple
- Individual’s for single session or ongoing relaxation and stress management coaching.
Please note:
Before any counselling agreement can be offered, all clients are invited to attend a fixed fee (£120) Clinical Assessment Interview. Your opportunity to ask any questions, discuss what brings you to therapy at this time and to say what you hope or would like to achieve in therapy will all be discussed. I will ask you some background questions and seek information relating to your medical history - medication use and lifestyle choices. This is normal practice and is for your benefit.
We will also discuss confidentiality and the limitations to, Fees, Breaks and the Cancellation Policy.
This assessment meeting will give you a clear understanding of what I’m offering you from the outset and will give you a sense of me.
How I Work:
I work using an integrative approach, using philosophy and theory from psychodynamic - systemic -cognitive behavioural science and mindfulness. I may also use practices from hypnotherapy to aid guided relaxation practice.
I work within my competency level and will be honest about any limitations encountered . I am transparent about my qualifications and my experience.
Group Work: Currently based on stress reduction and relaxation techniques and will include Mindfulness, [the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment].
My aim is to provide a warm, respectful, compassionate and non-judgemental space. A space that is both confidential, [limits to this will apply], so that you can safely begin to work on changing aspects of yourself that are either no longer desired or helpful to you.
I welcome difference and equality and strive to respect all regardless. I work across boarders and am not afraid to be curious about how to, better help you. I want to fully understand you, your culture and heritage and anything about your unique self that you would like to share with me.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an experienced BACP Accredited Psychotherapist/Counsellor. I use , MBACP [Accred], to reflect this in my title.
I hold the following qualifications:
(2005-2008): Roehampton University: BSc. [Hons]
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Integrative Counselling
Psychodynamic/Psychoanalytic Theory: Person Centred Theory: Existential Thinking: Skills Practice & Supervised Clinical Practice Hours.
(2008): The Shri Sadhu Dharmavira
Teachers Course: The Art of Being Still
Mindfulness Practice Course, with later experiential learning and practice hours at Sharpham Trust Devon: City University and Hackney Mind: The Recovery College , Springfield University Hospital, South West London.
(2011) Mental Health First Aid England (MHFA)
Certificate MHFA Course
Depression: Anxiety: Psychosis
(2010-2012): Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB)
Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapeutic Skills and Theory
REBT and various models of CT and CBT: Skills Practice & Supervised Clinical Practice Hours.
(2012-2013): Counselling & Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB)
Level 6 Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision (QCF)
Theory and practice of the various models of therapeutic supervision and supervised practice hours.
(2013) (First Year)
South West London St. George's Mental Health NHS Trust, Prudence Skynner Family & Couple Therapy Clinic, Springfield University Hospital.
Foundations Of Systemic Practice Application and Skills
Various models of Systemic Thinking & Skills Practice.
(2013 - 2014) (Second Year) Intermediate Qualification awarded
South West London and St. George's Hospital NHS Trust, Prudence Skynner Family & Couple Therapy Clinic, Springfield University Hospital.
Contextualising Change Course - Accredited at Intermediate Level by The Association for Family Therapy.
Various Models of Systemic Practice - Clinical Hours with Families - Couples - individuals and live Clinical Supervision.
(2015-2016)
University of West London (School of Human and Social Sciences)
Foundation for Clinical Hypnosis (Award at Academic Level Six).
I have undertaken many hours of supervised clinical practice and now work in Private Practice.
Training previously undertaken with the following Counselling Services:
Balham Community Centre:
Balham Community Counselling Service
H.M. Prison Wandsworth:
Wandsworth Prison Counselling Service [WPSC] and later with...
Forensic Therapies [offence-focused psychotherapy and counselling for male inmates]
The Wimbledon Guild:
Family Therapy Team
CPD (Continuation of professional development)
I am committed to life long learning and to the continuation of my own professional development. I attend various courses linked to the field of Psychotherapy, Family and Couples Therapy, Supervision, Mindfulness and hypnotherapy each year.
Supervision
I have regular, ongoing supervision with a BACP Accredited Practitioner.
Ethics
As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) I abide by the Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. To view this document please visit www.bacp.co.uk/ethical_framework.
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.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £120.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Structured Fee List 2025-2026
Assessment Interview [fixed fee] £120-00 [1.5 hours]
Flexible and negotiable: session fees are between £60 (low cost) and £120
- Individual Therapy: (60 minutes £75)
- Couple/Relationship Therapy: (60-90 minutes £95)
- Other:
- CBT and Hypnotherapy 90 minutes £100
- Stress Reduction and Relaxation session 90 minute £100
Subject to availability I am able to offer low-cost appointments during off peak hours, usually between 2-4 pm weekdays.
Payment via: Bank Transfer, Cash are both acceptable. Or direct payment from your insurance provider with prior approval.
Please note: If your insurance cover is less than the agreed session fee I will ask that you [the client] pay any deficit.
When I work
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Later appointments are available by agreement provided that they are online via a video meeting platform or audio call.
Further information
I respect diversity and offer a non-discriminatory practice. Appointments for disabled clients may be arranged at the CR4 venue during the day and subject to an assessment. The facilities there offer good access for disabled visitors.
My special interest is in trauma work, particularly with regard to Childhood Sexual Abuse: Domestic Abuse and Work based Trauma for professionals who work at the 'coal face' such as Police Officers, Prison Officers, NHS medical staff and Doctors, Armed Forces Personnel or anyone else who may prefer to seek independent support.
I understand how such working conditions can and often do, impact upon the life of the individual and on the relationships that they have with others.
