About me
I am a UKCP registered Psychotherapist working in Stoke Newington, London Bridge and online. I specialise in an Existential approach which recognises the pain, confusion, messiness and beauty of being human and asking - how might I live amongst all this, in this world? What is a meaningful life for me?
I offer a space and relationship to be with you at your edges. To be with your pain, sadness, anger, shame, fear, with your hopes and desires. To begin to explore together. It is a space in which we can wonder together what narratives about yourself you may hold - and be curious about them. I see therapy as a place to sit with unfamiliar questions and look in less familiar ways, an endeavour that can help understand yourself more deeply and open up possibilities for living.
You will have your own unique reasons for seeking therapy but if it is helpful to know, themes I commonly work with include; loss, low self esteem and feelings of worthlessness, anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, self harm, relationship issues including with sex and intimacy, loneliness, rejection, identity, crisis of meaning, sexuality, abortion, eating disorders, bullying and trauma including sexual violence.
I work longer term / open ended allowing us freedom for unfolding at your pace, deep exploration, and to work towards an ending when you feel ready. That being said I am happy to discuss with you financial / other constraints on our work and move forward with this ending in mind.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a post Masters certificate in Existential psychotherapy, MA in Existential psychotherapy and post graduate diploma in Integrative psychotherapy and counselling - all completed through Regents University. Prior to this I completed a foundation year with The Awareness Centre, totalling 5 years training in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I also hold a BSc in Health Studies with First Class Honours.
Alongside private practice I have worked as a Therapist for MindConnect and Mosaic - working with young adults and LGBTQ+ young people respectively.
Prior to working as a Psychotherapist I spent sixteen years working in the voluntary sector working with older people, carers and young people both directly and leading national teams and projects.
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.
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).
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£75.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I charge £75 for a 50 minute session. I also have a small number of reduced fee sessions - if you are in more difficult financial circumstances please get in touch and I can update you on the availability of these sessions.
I offer in person sessions from my home in Stoke Newington - Lordship Road, (a short walk from Manor House station - Piccadilly line). Email me with any questions and for an initial free video call - around 20-25 minutes.
When I work
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Further information
Making therapy as accessible as possible is very important to me. If you are on low income or are a student please get in touch to discuss concessions. I offer both video (zoom) and face to face sessions - between Manor House and Stoke Newington. Email me for a free video intro call, usually around 30 minutes.
