About me
Many of us live with a harsh inner critic that chips away at our confidence and sense of worth. Over time, it can shape how we think and feel about ourselves, how we view the world, and how safe we feel in relationships. This often shows up as low self-esteem, low self-confidence, stress, anxiety, and depression - leaving us stuck in patterns of self-doubt, feeling overwhelmed, and disconnected from others.
I specialise in supporting people who struggle with these challenges. In our work together, we will gently explore the beliefs, fears, and habits that keep you stuck, while developing tools to soften the voice of your inner critic. Therapy can help you come back to yourself - rediscovering your strengths, seeing yourself and your relationships with fresh eyes, and building better self-esteem and confidence. As this process unfolds, many people find they feel less anxious, notice an improved mood, manage stress better, and are more able to move through life with steadiness and clarity.
My role is to support you in building a healthier, kinder relationship with yourself, and in turn with the people around you. Together, we will work towards helping you feel more grounded, capable, and hopeful about the future.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a fully qualified and accredited CBT therapist, couples therapist, and with training in CFT, ACT and DBT.
Qualifications:
- Training Programme in Couples Therapy for Depression - Tavistock Relationships (2023)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Royal Holloway - University of London (2021)
- Postgraduate Certificate in low-intensity CBT interventions - University College London (2017)
- BSc Psychology undergraduate degree (2014)
Key additional trainings & experience:
- Long-Term Conditions (LTC) and Persistent Physical Symptoms (PPS) Training - King's College London
- Compassion Focused Therapy training - Balanced Minds
- DBT skills training - SLaM (in house)
I have 12 years of NHS experience in mental health and therapy teams, including London-based Primary Care Psychology services. I currently work part-time in a North London team, supporting clients with anxiety and depression. I studied at UCL and Tavistock Relationships, worked for five years at South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, and taught as a Clinical Tutor on a postgraduate CBT course for three years. I graduated with a first-class degree in Psychology in 2014.
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 BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
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 - £85.00
Health Insurance/EAP
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Further information
Below is more information on some of the key approaches that I use in my work:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a practical approach that helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are connected. It can help you notice patterns that may be holding you back, challenge unhelpful thinking, and try new ways of responding. Over time, this can make difficult emotions easier to manage, reduce distress, and give you a greater sense of agency in everyday life. CBT also provides practical tools that you can use outside of sessions, helping you feel more confident in managing challenges and improving your overall wellbeing.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) is about learning to treat yourself with kindness and understanding, especially during times when your inner critic is loud or you feel self-critical or ashamed. CFT supports you in developing a gentler, more supportive relationship with yourself, helping to ease emotional struggles and build resilience. By practising self-compassion, you can respond to challenges in ways that nurture rather than harm your wellbeing, and gradually feel calmer, more accepted, and emotionally balanced.
Couples Therapy for Depression involves working with both partners together to understand how relationship patterns may be contributing to low mood or depression. In therapy, we explore communication, emotional closeness, and ways to support each other more effectively. By using the relationship as a resource for change, couples can learn to respond differently to conflict, strengthen connection, and work together to improve both individual wellbeing and the health of the relationship. Sessions typically focus on practical strategies alongside exploring underlying feelings, helping couples feel more understood, supported, and able to manage depressive symptoms together.
