About me
For some, psychotherapy feels like a last resort, but it doesn't have to be; everyone should have the right to talk privately about issues with someone outside of their family, social or work life.
Whilst there are no guarantees, I do have a good deal of experience in seeing clients in many different situations, including people suffering mental health difficulties, physical health problems, stressful personal issues arising from difficult relationships and complicated family situations. I see people for in-depth work addressing depression and emotional issues. I offer individual and group psychotherapy.
I usually respond quickly to enquiries and, subject to availability, can sometimes see people promptly, within a few days. The first assessment session typically involves a conversation about your situation, during which I may also explain how psychotherapy may be of help. I do not offer diagnoses, as how you are now might not necessarily be how things will seem after psychotherapy.
If we agree to meet for ongoing therapy, this is usually once or twice a week, individually or once weekly in my psychotherapy group. At assessment, any fees for ongoing work can be negotiated and agreed upon. There are limited reduced-rate spaces available for people on low incomes.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- University of Kent, Master of Arts in Psychotherapy.
- University of Kent, Master of Clinical Science in Psychotherapy.
- Society of Analytical Psychology, Diploma in Psychotherapy Supervision.
- Institute of Group Analysis and Birkbeck College London, PGC in Group Analysis.
Experience
30 years in the healthcare professions which included:
- Psychotherapist at the Priory Hospital.
- External consultant to an NHS trauma service.
- Lead psychotherapist at an NHS hospital.
- Addictions service group programme director
- Clinical supervisor for Bromley Community Counselling Services.
- Clinical supervisor for Lifeworks, psychotherapy service for homeless people.
- Clinical Supervisor and experiential group conductor at Tunbridge Wells Counselling Centre
Professional Membership
- UKCP United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy.
- BAPPS British Association for Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Supervisors.
- APP Associate member of the Association for Psychotherapists in the NHS
- GASI Group Analytic Society International.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I have an additional specialist interest in staff support groups and clinical supervision for health professionals.
I can offer clinical supervision via Zoom.
Therapies offered
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Upcoming events
Fees
£80.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Individual psychotherapy: £80 per session
Couples: £90 per session
Group Psychotherapy £80 per month
Individual Supervision: quote on request.
When I work
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Day time and evening appointments available.
