About me
Are you looking for a safe, creative space to explore what might be troubling you, causing you pain, or blocking you from moving forward in your life?
As a creative therapist, I offer a safe and permissive space where you can express yourself, deepen your understanding, and explore your relationships in new and meaningful ways.
I hold the present and future as just as important as our past experiences, and I offer a dynamic, forward-looking, collaborative approach to therapy for individuals wanting more from life.
I have many years of experience providing individual and group therapy, as well as supervision, across NHS mental health services, charities, and private practice. I support people living with serious and enduring mental health conditions, alongside those who are curious about what therapy might offer them. My work is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based, and I work creatively with both adults and adolescents.
Finding the right therapist is essential. I begin with an initial, non-committal meeting so we can explore whether I am a good fit for you. I offer both short- and long-term therapy, online or in person at my studio near Bishop’s Stortford.
I am an HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist and a MBT (Mentalization-Based Therapy) practitioner. I also teach art therapy at postgraduate level and provide supervision to trainees and qualified therapists.
If you feel ready to take a step towards understanding yourself more deeply and exploring your path forward, please get in touch to arrange an initial meeting. I would be glad to support you in that process.
Training, qualifications & experience
HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist.
BCP Mentalisation Based Therapist (MBT).
Clinical supervisor
Five years working as a psychotherapist in an NHS mental health team.
Currently, the clinical lead of a mental health charity for children and young people
Post-grad Diploma training clinical supervisor with The London Gestalt Centre
Much experience working with individuals from LGBTQ+ communities.
Discreet service. Experience working with high-profile clients within the arts.
Culturally sensitive.
Support with addiction and substance use.
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
I have a special interest in neurodiversity and its impact on mental health. I am experienced in working with trauma and personality disorders, and I adopt a "what has happened to me" approach rather than asking what's "wrong" with me. I seek to understand individuals in all our complexities and intersections.
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£80.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Privately funded individual art psychotherapy or psychotherapy: 50 min Session. £80
Individual Art Psychotherapy for young people through an organisation: 50 min Session. £95
Professional supervision: 1 hour £80 (group supervision rates can be negotiated)
Specialist family or parent child consultation and formulation: 90 mins £120 (professional report can be arranged)
Guidance regarding ASD and ADHD by arrangement
When I work
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Further information
I have been helping adults, teens, and families in crisis for many years, driven by a passion for therapy and its benefits. My practice is current and informed by the latest research, particularly regarding trauma and its connection to the body.
In my work, I often employ a mentalization-based approach, which is particularly beneficial for individuals who have experienced relational trauma. This method helps us make sense of our thoughts, beliefs, wishes, and feelings, linking them to our actions and behaviours. It offers a 'bottom-up' strategy for emotion regulation, enhancing our ability to manage anxiety and depression through improving our relationships.
