About me
About me
My practice in Poole and on Fleet Street in the City of London is built on years of work in specialist community mental health and bereavement services, and in crisis support for people who felt life was no longer worth living. Those settings taught me to stay steady alongside people at their lowest point, and to take nothing at face value.
I trained at Regent’s University London, where I am a Lecturer on the existential pathway of the MProf Psychotherapy programme. My previous career in senior leadership across communications, marketing, and international entertainment gives me a feel for the pressures that come with responsibility, and clients who carry them don't have to explain those pressures to me.
People bring me anxiety that will not settle, low mood that has outstayed its welcome, the after-effects of trauma, grief, a relationship in trouble or a career that no longer fits. Some arrive with no name for what is wrong and a sense that life has lost its colour. All of it has a place in the room.
What is existential psychotherapy?
Existential psychotherapy is a talking therapy that looks at how you live: the choices you make, the people you love, the values you hold and the limits every life runs into. It does not reduce you to a set of symptoms. Anxiety and low mood carry meaning, and part of our work is to hear what they are telling you.
How I work
I bring curiosity and a disciplined interest in the therapeutic process to each session, and I aim to be honest, straightforward and non-judgemental. That means I will tell you what I notice, ask the question you may be stepping around and leave you room to disagree with me. Trust matters more than technique, so we give it time.
Sessions offer a secure and confidential space where you can say what you have not said anywhere else. Trauma work starts with what helps you feel steady, and moves at a pace you set. You decide what we work on and when we finish.
What I can help with
I work with adults of all ages on concerns such as:
• Anxiety and panic
• Depression and low mood
• Trauma and its after-effects
• Bereavement and loss
• Relationship difficulties and patterns that keep repeating
• Work stress, burnout and career change
• Questions of meaning, identity and life transitions
• Sexuality and sexual health concerns
• Thoughts that life is no longer worth living
Where I work
I see clients in person at The Consulting Centre in Poole (BH12) and at Holborn Psychotherapy Practice on Fleet Street, London (EC4Y) (the nearest underground stations are Blackfriars, St. Paul’s or Farringdon). I offer online and telephone sessions across the UK.
If you are looking for an existential psychotherapist in Poole, Bournemouth or central London, please get in touch with me to arrange a complimentary introductory call. We can discuss what you need and whether working with me suits you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have an MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling and a Postgraduate Certificate in Existential Psychotherapy from Regent’s University London. I am registered with UKCP, BACP, and the Society for Existential Analysis (SEA). My further training covers the psychodynamics of personal relationships with the Albany Trust and counselling skills at City Lit.
My clinical experience spans specialist community mental health services, bereavement services and sexual health education, along with face-to-face support for people who feel that life is no longer worth living.
I work with adults of all ages, seeing clients in person in Poole and on Fleet Street in London or online and by phone.
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.
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.
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.
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Further information
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in the first session?
Your first session gives us space to explore what brought you to therapy and what you hope to get from it. We can discuss whether time-focused or long-term therapy suits your needs and decide whether we are a good fit. You set the pace and choose what to share.
Can therapy help with trauma?
Yes. Trauma can leave you on edge, numb or caught in memories that intrude on the present. We begin by building a sense of safety and steadiness. We then explore how the experience has shaped how you see yourself and others, at a pace you set.
How long does therapy last?
It depends on what you bring. Some clients choose a fixed number of sessions, such as eight or twelve, to focus on one issue. Others prefer open-ended therapy to explore longer-standing patterns. We review progress at agreed points, and you decide when to finish.
I have never had therapy. What should I expect?
Starting therapy may seem intimidating, but it is not as challenging as you might think. The first step is a complimentary introductory call, where you can ask questions and get a feel for how I work. Many clients discover that therapy helps them develop a deeper understanding of themselves and move towards the potential they envisage.
Can I use my private health insurance?
Yes. I accept AXA Health, WPA, Aviva and Vitality. Please send me your policy number and an authorisation number from your insurer before your first session. I invoice your insurer through Healthcode.
