About me
Hello, and welcome to my profile.
You may be at a crossroads in life, struggling with anxiety/stress or depression. You may be looking to change something, find clarity, or find relief from the pain. Or you may simply want to be and feel heard.
I am a fully qualified and accredited psychodynamic therapist (MSt University of Oxford) and psychologist (BSc), with 17 years experience of working with people.
I have enormous respect for those who dare to seek help. This takes courage, but it will also likely be the most rewarding work you will ever do.
And you do not have to do it alone.
What might working together look like?
We will work together to build trust in a safe space, whether online or face to face. You will be able to tell your story at your own pace, and I will be alongside you, listening.
At times, I might ask questions to clarify what you think or how you feel about things. At times, I may offer my thoughts about what may be going on - and you will be able to tell me whether that feels true or we need to think a little more.
Talking through things together without judgement (yours or mine) helps clarify why you feel how you feel and what might help you feel better. Things begin to make sense and patterns of behaviour that don’t help you can be understood and let go of.
A freer, happier you can emerge.
Where do we begin?
If I sound like the kind of therapist you would feel comfortable working with, please book a free 30 minutes introductory call or email me for an initial consultation session during which we can explore what working together might look like. This will also be an opportunity to address any queries or concerns you may have at this stage.
Should we agree to proceed, we will meet via Zoom or at my office for weekly 50 min sessions, at a time that will be kept constant throughout our journey together.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Level 7 qualified psychodynamic therapist and psychologist. With over 17 years experience working in training and development, some years ago I decided to pursue my lifelong dream of becoming a psychotherapist.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Psychodynamic Practice, University of Oxford
- PGDip Psychodynamic Practice, University of Oxford
- PGCert Psychodynamic Studies, University of Oxford
- BSc (Hon) Psychology
I am deeply committed to maintaining up to date with the latest research and skillset in the psychology and psychotherapy world, including links with the fields of neuroscience, neuropsychology and transgenerational trauma, regularly attending international conferences and workshops.
Professional Memberships
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
British Psychological Society (BPS)
Neuropsychoanalysis Association (NPSA)
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 a special interest in chronic pain and medically unexplained symptoms.
I have completed a research project around illness in the mind-body system at the University of Oxford and am an advocate for holding both mind and body in the therapeutic space.
Therapies offered
Fees
£85.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I operate a sliding scale that takes into account the clients' individual circumstances, with an average rate of £85 for individual therapy (50 mins) and £135 for couples therapy (75 mins).
I have a number of reduced fee spaces, which are currently full.
Please do ask any questions about fees on our initial meeting.
When I work
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