About me
As an integrative therapist, I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental environment where you can bring whatever has led you to seek therapy. Reaching out for support is not always easy, particularly when life feels overwhelming, confusing or isolating. My hope is to offer a relationship where you do not have to carry things alone, and where we can begin to make sense of your experiences together.
Before training as a counsellor, I spent many years supporting people through some of life's most significant and vulnerable experiences. In both clinical and non-clinical roles, I worked alongside vulnerable adults, including women during pregnancy, birth and beyond, as well as adults and children within charitable organisations.
These experiences continue to shape the way I work. They have given me a deep appreciation of how emotional well-being is woven into every aspect of our lives - our physical health, relationships, sense of identity and feeling of belonging. They have also shown me that people are often carrying far more than others can see, and that understanding someone's story requires curiosity, compassion and respect for the unique circumstances that have shaped them.
I also have personal insight into the impact that long-term health conditions can have on daily life, relationships, confidence and emotional wellbeing. This has deepened my understanding of the resilience people draw upon when facing illness, loss, uncertainty and change.
I have experience supporting people with a range of difficulties, including addiction, OCD, ADHD, relationship difficulties, trauma, abuse, sexual violence, anxiety, depression, bereavement and low self-esteem. While labels and diagnoses can sometimes help us make sense of our experiences, I believe that every person's story is unique. My focus is on understanding you as an individual and working in a way that recognises your particular experiences, strengths and hopes for the future.
Often, people come to therapy wanting relief from something painful or difficult. Along the way, they may also discover a deeper understanding of themselves, their relationships and the patterns that have shaped their lives. Through reflection, curiosity and a supportive therapeutic relationship, meaningful and lasting change can become possible.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified integrative counsellor with a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, alongside Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications in Counselling. I also hold a Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health.
My academic background includes a BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature and a Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Writing. These studies developed my interest in communication, relationships and the ways people make sense of their experiences, perspectives that continue to inform my therapeutic work.
Alongside my formal training, I bring many years of experience supporting people from diverse backgrounds, often during periods of challenge, uncertainty and change. Through this work, I developed a deep appreciation for the importance of empathy, trust and authentic human connection.
I am committed to ongoing professional development and continue to undertake additional training to support my work with clients.
Member organisations
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Further information
I am currently working from two Southwest London locations, and can also offer online sessions for those who prefer to work that way.
