About me
My work is grounded in an integrative approach, combining Psychodynamic, Gestalt, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques to support meaningful change.
Psychodynamic therapy helps us explore how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape your present life. Gestalt therapy focuses on the ‘here and now,’ encouraging awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in the present moment. CBT offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns, supporting you in developing healthier ways of coping. Together, these approaches allow us to understand your story deeply while giving you strategies to create lasting change.
I often describe this process as a snow globe: the base represents your attachment, the glass reflects how you perceive the world through personal constructs, and the snowflakes symbolise the patterns of interaction between you and your environment. In therapy, we gently shake the globe - bringing these patterns into view - so you can see them clearly and decide how you want them to settle.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold a BA in Psychology, an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, and an Advanced Diploma in Counselling Studies.
For most of my adult life, I have supported individuals who society often considers vulnerable due to complex needs and past trauma. My work has spanned residential care, rehabilitation settings, and women’s centres, giving me deep insight into how trauma shapes lives when coping mechanisms are limited.
I have experience working with people affected by substance misuse, involvement in the criminal justice system, abusive relationships, and mental health challenges.
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.
Universities Psychotherapy & Counselling Association
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
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I understand that therapy is an investment, and I am happy to work with you to keep it affordable. I offer payment via bank transfer.
I offer concession rates/sliding scale pricing.
When I work
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I am available on weekday evenings.
Further information
Therapy is a space for connection - a place to work through challenges and make sense of who you are and where you’re going.
I look forward to working with you.
