About me
You might be struggling with symptoms of anxiety or depression, feeling burnout, stressed or overwhelmed, or trying to find your way through changes in your life situation, such as relationship problems or bereavement. Perhaps you can't pinpoint what's wrong, but notice you feel stuck or unhappy. Whatever you're going through, I can help you to make sense of it all, and move towards a way of living which feels easier and freer.
The therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my work with my clients. I provide a gently challenging therapeutic alliance in which you maintain autonomy, and feel safe to explore and move in any direction without fear or judgement. Nothing is off the table, and we’ll work collaboratively with whatever you bring, to help you achieve the shifts you'd like to see. Your goals will be our shared goals.
I use an integrative approach called transactional analysis psychotherapy, which means I work with a range of psychological models, techniques and skills, adapted to your individual needs.
Therapy with me invites an open, authentic dialogue, rather than a space in which I listen but say very little. We'll work flexibly, and at your pace, with whatever you wish to bring, in a completely confidential therapeutic space.
Training, qualifications & experience
I bring experience of working for Mind's counselling & psychotherapy service, and an NHS mental health crisis team, where I worked with clients presenting with a diverse range of symptoms and struggles. Currently I work exclusively in private practice.
As an NCPS accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor, I’ve completed three-years of postgraduate level training in Transactional Analysis psychotherapy. I’m currently undertaking additional advanced training to achieve the masters level psychotherapy qualification.
Formerly a diplomat, I’ve always found human behaviour fascinating. I decided I wanted to help people through life's challenges, to rediscover themselves and achieve a more positive mindset. Through previous life experience - and in-depth psychotherapy training - I understand why unhelpful and upsetting thoughts, feelings and patterns can form. My goal is to help you make sense of your experience and move towards the shifts you'd like to see. You'll begin to feel better, and move towards a more authentic and freer way of living.
Whether you come with a clear idea of what's troubling you and where you'd like to begin, or a general sense of not feeling right or happy, please do reach out for a free 15/20 minute introductory and confidential chat to discuss what's on your mind and how I can help. You'll have an opportunity to decide if we're a good fit and to ask any questions you might have.
I practice under the professional and ethical codes of my professional regulatory bodies, the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) and UK Association of Transactional Analysis (UKATA).
Credentials :
Level 6 Dip in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapeutic Counselling (3yrs)
Enhanced DBS check
BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (King's College, London)
BSc (Hons) University of Warwick
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
£65.00 - £80.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fees range from £65 - £80 depending on location and time of session. I work in comfortable practices in Teddington, Farnham, Guildford and Wimbledon, as well as online via Teams or Zoom.
I have a limited number of concessional slots for students, keyworkers and lower income retirees. Please contact me to discuss.
