About me
I provide relational psychotherapy, counselling and supervision for individuals, couples and groups, in Central London, W1, and in Gloucester Road, South Kensington, SW7, and also in West London, in Hammersmith, W6.
I am dedicated to empowering my clients to transform in their lives.
What are my qualifications?
I am a Relational Transactional Analyst with a CTA (EATA) and a Master of Science, MSc. in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy (UKCP & PSA Accredited, EATA, IARTA registered).
I also have a postgraduate clinical diploma in TA psychotherapy, and a postgraduate diploma in TA psychotherapeutic counselling.
I am a clinical Accredited member of the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapists (UKCP, regulated by the Professional Standards Authority).
As a specialist in Relational Transactional Analysis I am registered as a clinical member of the European Association for Transactional Analysis (EATA), and the International Association of Relational Transactional Analysis (IARTA), and I am bound to working within all my membership organisation’s ethical frameworks too.
Personally, I have first-hand experience of psychotherapy, counselling and coaching, and over 20 years of practical research in mindfulness-based and self-regulating interventions; and I understand what it is like to sit in the chair as a client.
This means I am a big believer in reaching out and asking for professional help when support with life’s challenges is needed and finding the ‘right clinical and therapeutic fit’.
Today, I run several private practices in West London in Hammersmith (W6), in South Kensington (SW7), and in Central London (W1).
How can Psychotherapy and Psychotherapeutic Counselling help?
Some people find that psychotherapeutic counselling and longer-term psychotherapy can help to make sense of the past helping individuals or couples to evolve and transform from feeling stuck into feeling like their ‘true-selves’ again, perhaps after some of the most difficult situations in their lives.
How do I work with my clients?
I work with my clients using a variety of approaches integrated to suit the individual. My holistic and integrative approach has proven effective in helping my clients to accept themselves fully and transform their quality of life.
Psychotherapy and counselling has also helped my clients to improve how they communicate with others significantly improving their personal and professional relationships.
However, I truly believe that ‘one size or approach does not fit all’ and so I apply different approaches to different clients using interventions and tools taken from across the psychology sector to empower each person to reach their full potential and move away from being stuck to feeling like their authentic selves again.
In terms of working with my clients for a specific period of time, some clients have been with me for many years and others attend for brief short-term work.
This is something we can discuss to suit you and work together at a pace that feels appropriate.
What can I help you with in terms of my expertise?
I can help with bereavement and loss, sadness, anxiety and panic attacks, depression, post traumatic stress and trauma, all traumatic syndromes, low self-esteem, hormonal issues, as well as fertility issues, sex and sexuality, and difficulties with relationships or workplace issues, and major career transitions.
I am non-discriminatory, race and LGBTQ+ affirmative, and I honour individuality whilst fostering a sense of empowerment in my work with everyone.
Whatever it is, together we can work on what it is you want to change, and formulate a way forwards towards genuine and lasting change.
If there’s something you’d like to ask me in confidence, or discuss with me today, email me or call me direct.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Relational Transactional Analyst (CTA, EATA, IARTA) and EMDR trauma psychotherapist.
I have gained a MSc. in TA Psychotherapy, as well as a postgraduate clinical diploma in Relational Transactional Analysis psychotherapeutic counselling (PG Dip Psych. Couns.) and a postgraduate clinical diploma in TA psychotherapy (PG Dip. Psychotherapy) - whilst studying in a well known UK-based psychotherapy & counselling training organisation, Metanoia Institute.
As part of integrating different interventions holistically to suit each individual, I am qualified as an EMDR therapist, offering EMDR online and face to face to help individuals process past events, including distressing relational, physical, emotional, and psychological memories, primary trauma and chronic stress as well, which seem difficult to move on from.
Prior to qualifying as a psychotherapist I also qualified as a Human Potential Coach (Dip Coaching) in 2016, where I discovered some cutting-edge practical tools from the world of Martin Seligman's Positive Psychology to help facilitate individuals in developing self-awareness, somatic mapping, mindfulness, and empowering individuals to make positive changes in their lives.
As a requirement of EATA, IARTA and the UKCP, I am insured and I receive regular professional clinical supervision with some of the most experienced clinical supervisors in the industry.
Supervision of all clinical work ensures confidentiality and safety are maintained as well as ethical mindfulness and a high-quality therapeutic environment - whilst also staying up-to-speed with the evolving nature of the counselling and psychotherapy world.
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 - £105.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Prices range from £80.00 - £110.00 for online and face-to-face sessions, depending on the location (e.g., SW7, W1 or W6) and whether you are an individual or couple, depending on your employment status. Fees also vary regarding short-term or long-term work, and all contracts are mutually agreed and assessed in an initial clinical assessment.
I offer concessions for NHS workers, as well as OAPs, and this is subject to a full clinical assessment which is conducted in the first session.
Additionally, I offer a couple of bursary places a year for those who cannot afford the full cost of therapy and these places are also subject to availability and a full clinical assessment. Currently all bursary places are full.
All sessions are 50 minutes.
Couples sessions can be extended to 75 minutes subject to availability.
All clients will undergo a clinical assessment prior to commencing the work which takes place in the first session.
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