About me
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed? Struggling with relationships? Experiencing anxiety/depression/low self-esteem?
Life can sometimes feel confusing, isolating, or simply too much to handle alone. You might be facing challenges that leave you feeling exhausted, confused, lost or disconnected from yourself and others.
I am trained as a Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (MSc level) and as an EMDR therapist(Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing). This NHS recommended treatment can relieve symptoms of PTSD, complex PTSD (childhood trauma) and create lasting change. I have worked as a sexual health nurse and adviser for over 18 years in the NHS and I specialise in HIV and STI related stigma, sexual trauma and burnout.
I work in an LGBTQIA+ affirmative and neurodiversity affirming way that is sensitive to shame, marginalisation and is thoughtful, safe and tailored to your unique journey.
I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore what's going on for you, at your own pace. Together, we can work towards understanding patterns, easing emotional struggles and finding a way forward that is more manageable and authentic for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am an experienced, fully qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist with over 10 years experience in private practice and the NHS.
I am also an EMDR therapist (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) specialising in the treatment of trauma and phobias.
I am proud to be an LGBTQ+ ally and have extensive experience working with people who identify as such. I also have experience supporting individuals who are neurodiverse, and I offer a respectful, compassionate approach that values each person's unique way of being in the world. I am passionate about supporting individuals through life's complexities. Whether you're seeking short term support around a specific issue or looking for deeper, longer-term work, I'm here to help.
If you would like to know more or arrange an initial session, please feel free to get in touch.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
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
£70.00 per session
Additional information
I offer face to face and online Psychotherapy. I work from a comfortable and accessible room in Hove on Church Road.
I offer blocks of 6 sessions for £420 for EMDR (Eye Movement Desentisation Re-processing) NHS recommended treatment for trauma and symptoms of trauma such as PTSD.
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