About me
Helping people navigate challenges and strengthen their relationships.
Throughout life, we all encounter moments that can trip us up, unsettle us, or take us off course. During these times, it can be invaluable to have a safe, non-judgemental space to reflect, process, and find a way forward. My aim as a therapist is to provide that space to walk alongside my clients, working collaboratively and supportively towards their goals.
I know from personal experience that reaching out for support can feel like a big step. You may be feeling overwhelmed or unsure what to do. I offer a free 15 minute consultation phone call so you can decide if you would feel comfortable working with me.
At the heart of my approach is a commitment to building a strong, trusting relationship at your pace. I work together with clients, creating a safe and supportive space where exploration and growth can happen. I tailor my work to the individual needs and goals of each client, drawing on a range of theories and approaches, including attachment theory, solution-focused therapy, and narrative therapy.
As a Family Therapist, I bring a relational focus to all of my work, whether I am supporting individuals, couples, or families. I believe that relationships with partners, family members, friends, ourselves, and even our work play a vital role in our wellbeing. When difficulties arise, they can often be rooted in communication issues, differences in values and parenting styles, or wider breakdowns in connection. I also pay close attention to the broader context in which people live, considering how community, culture, politics, and environment influence our experiences and relationships.
Whether working together over a longer period or focusing on a specific issue in short-term therapy, I support clients to make the changes they want to see in their lives. I believe that therapy should be collaborative and empowering, helping clients identify their strengths, achieve their goals, and build a greater sense of wellbeing and resilience.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have over 14 years experience of providing counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families in different settings including the charity sector, voluntary services, the NHS, private practice, and schools.
I was a volunteer counsellor at Childline for 16 years supporting children and young people when they needed someone to talk to.
- MSc Family and Systemic Psychotherapy – Birkbeck University and the Institute of Family Therapy
- BSc Psychology – Open University
- MA in Dance Movement Therapy – Laban Dance Centre and City University
- BA Ed Primary Teaching – St Luke’s College, University of Exeter
- Emotional Freedom Technique Level 1 Training – EFT Internation Accredited, The EFT Centre
- Registered Family Therapist UKCP - registration number 2011163478
- Professional Member of the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Psychotherapy
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 UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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
£80.00 - £120.00
Additional information
All sessions are 50 minutes.
Individual Therapy - £80
Couple Therapy - £110
Family Therapy - £120
I offer a free 15 minute consultation telephone call to see if you would feel comfortable working with me.
Payments are taken by bank transfer to be paid in advance of the session weekly or monthly.
I work in 3 different locations - near Clapham Common Station, near Clapham Junction Station and I also work online using Zoom.
When I work
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Further information
My background as a Dance Movement Therapist continues to enrich my approach today. Although I no longer practice in that field, the training has given me a lasting appreciation of the mind-body connection, and how working with the body can help regulate the nervous system and support emotional wellbeing.
