About me
There are many reason why people come to therapy. Some of these reasons can be thought of in similar terms or categories, but the details are always particular and personal. These may be, for example, issues around relationships, or problems with anxiety, depression or trauma. Or perhaps a desire to explore expectations or patterns of behaviour - understanding better who, or how, we are.
Psychoanalysis offers an alternative approach in addressing these things in that it does not seek simple explanations or pathologies but attempts to facilitate understanding of how the defining aspects of our lives relate to each other, bringing to light that which is not yet discernible, as well as looking at how they exist within the wider social context.
The sessions are usually weekly and last for 50 minutes. They are weekly because of the requirement to maintain continuity and develop the process of the sessions. Anything less frequent makes it more difficult to maintain these securely.
The duration of the course of the therapy can be discussed at the outset or decided further down the line. Depending on the nature of the issues brought some people require only a few sessions, while others prefer something much longer term.
Training, qualifications & experience
I initially qualified as a Music Therapist, a psychodynamic form of psychotherapy, in 2006. This led to experience working in a variety of different settings, including the NHS, a children’s hospice as well as adult mental health groups and individual psychotherapy.
Over the last few years my practice has developed into a talking psychoanalytic approach that is more focussed on structure and relationship, in conjunction with the issues each person brings to the session. I am currently attending a UKCP registered psychoanalytic training at the SSCP (Society for Social and Critical Psychoanalysis) in Cornwall.
I am working with adults on a 1-1 basis and provide a confidential and peaceful space in Central Bristol.
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 HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My standard fee is £55, and costs can be discussed and negotiated in line with personal circumstances.
When I work
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Further information
Located in Easton, Bristol, BS5 and also BS1.
