About me
Psychotherapy Approach
With over 20 years of experience, I have developed extensive knowledge of a range of counselling and psychotherapy approaches. While my core practice is grounded in a psychodynamic framework, I also draw upon humanistic, cognitive behavioural (CBT), and trauma-informed approaches to ensure therapy is tailored to your individual needs.
I understand that seeking psychotherapy and sharing personal experiences can often feel difficult and sometimes challenging. It is therefore completely natural to experience uncertainty or mixed feelings about beginning therapy. My aim is to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences at your own pace.
Through weekly or twice-weekly sessions, we will work together to gain a deeper understanding of the patterns, emotions, and relationships that may be affecting your wellbeing. Developing greater insight can help create meaningful and lasting change, enabling you to move towards a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Therapy is always tailored to the individual, couple, or family. The most appropriate therapeutic approach and recommended course of work will be discussed and agreed upon during our initial consultation.
Initial Consultation and Assessment
The initial consultation provides an opportunity for us to meet and discuss the reasons that have brought you to therapy. It is a dedicated space for you to talk about your current concerns, ask any questions you may have, and learn more about how psychotherapy may support you.
During the assessment, I will explore your circumstances and therapeutic goals before making recommendations regarding the most suitable course of therapy. Together, we will consider whether we feel the therapeutic relationship is the right fit and decide on the next steps.
If you choose to proceed, we can arrange a regular appointment time and begin our work together. If you would prefer time to reflect on the recommendations discussed, you are welcome to contact me once you have reached a decision.
Initial assessment appointments last approximately 60–75 minutes and are usually held in person at my clinics in London Bridge or King's Cross.
Beginning Therapy
Taking the first step towards therapy can feel daunting, but it is often the beginning of meaningful personal growth and change. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, loss, trauma, life transitions, or simply wish to understand yourself more deeply, psychotherapy can provide a supportive space in which to explore your experiences.
Enquiries can be made by email, and I aim to respond during my practice hours, Monday to Thursday.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications:
- Masters in Consulting and Leading in Organisations - A Systems Psychodynamic Approach (2-year training)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (4-year clinical training)
- Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (3-year Training)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Addiction Psychology and Counselling (CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Social Psychology)
- Diploma in Therapeutic Group work
- Diploma in the Arts and Crafts of Supervision
- Diploma in Health and Social Care
Experience:
My work in the mental health sector has been both rewarding and diverse. I have experienced fantastic opportunities working therapeutically within the following settings:
- NHS Services (Rape and Sexual Violence Services, Prison Healthcare, Personality Disorder Services, Specialist Addiction Units)
- Charities (Hospice Counselling, Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation, Domestic Abuse, Violence Against Women and Girls, Male Sexual Violence, Serious Multiple Disadvantage)
- Public Sector (Local Authorities, Criminal Justice, Parliament)
Primary Schools/Education (Pupil Referral Unit, Children and Families Early Years) - Private Sector (Various Companies)
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).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
£75.00 - £120.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Below is the current fee structure for this financial year:
- £75 - 50 minute Initial Consultation (1.5hrs recommended)
- £75 - 50 Minute Weekly Psychotherapy Session
- £70 - 50 Minute, Twice Weekly Psychotherapy Sessions
- £120 - 50 Minute Relationship counselling (1.5hrs recommended, weekly or fortnightly)
I have limited space for 12 sessions of online counselling for people who are on universal credit and or other benefits, this reduced fee is £40 per session (currently unavailable).
Information on my payment and cancellation policy can be requested ahead of agreeing a course of therapy.
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