About me
I believe we can't change what we haven't understood. You may have spent months, even years, feeling stuck in ways you can't seem to shift. But perhaps those patterns once protected you, helped you cope or kept you connected when you needed them. Together, we'll explore how you got here, then begin the harder work of deciding what still serves you, what doesn't, and what you want to do differently.
I believe therapy should not be a passive experience: it should ask something of both of us. At times, I will challenge you, because growth rarely comes from staying where it feels comfortable. We'll practice facing uncertainty, tolerating difficult emotions and doing things differently, so you can build greater freedom from the patterns that once controlled you.
I believe in our ability to face difficult things together. We'll talk honestly about what's working and what isn't, and adjust course when needed. I've seen people find strength they didn't know they had when they begin facing things they've spent years avoiding or fearing. You don't need to have it all figured out. When you're ready, let's begin.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist, with doctoral-level training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy and integrative practice.
Qualifications
- Doctorate in Counselling Psychology (DPsych)
- MSc Psychology
- BA (Hons)
Clinical experience
My experience spans NHS primary care, specialist NHS services, forensic settings and private practice. I have worked with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, bereavement, relationship difficulties and concerns around identity and self-worth.
My specialist experience includes providing individual therapy for gaming addiction at the NHS Centre for Behavioural Addictions.
Therapeutic approach
Alongside my core training, I draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), integrating approaches according to each person's needs.
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Gaming Addiction
Therapies offered
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Fees
£120.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
- £120 - online
- £130 - in-person
When I work
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- In-person sessions are primarily available on Thursdays.
Further information
It is also possible to book a free 20-minute consultation with me - without the back and forth - via my website www.drpip.co.uk. Slots typically available between 1-2pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
