About me
I’m a humanistic counsellor with a holistic, person-centred approach. I see therapy as a space to explore life’s challenges, deepen self-awareness, and reconnect with a sense of ease and authenticity in daily life.
My work is informed by psychodynamic and relational perspectives, along with decades of engagement in Buddhist philosophy and practice. This brings an emphasis on awareness, compassion, and presence, together with an understanding of how our past experiences shape the way we relate to ourselves and others.
With over 30 years in health and well-being, I draw on a background in contemplative practice, martial arts and meditation. I bring creativity, humour, and openness to my work, meeting each person as a whole individual.
I hold a master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Psychotherapy.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Master’s in Advanced Clinical Psychotherapy
Extensive training in psychodynamic and relational approaches - Over 25 years’ experience in health and well-being, including facilitating groups, workshops and retreats focused on self-awareness and authentic communication
- Long-standing engagement with Buddhist philosophy and contemplative practice
- Former advanced practitioner and teacher of Ashtanga Yoga (since 1995)
- Experienced Brazilian Jiu Jitsu teacher, bringing creativity, discipline and presence into my work
- I work in ongoing supervision and continued professional development.
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
£110.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I also keep a limited number of reduced-fee places for those on lower incomes. Please enquire if this may apply to you. Sessions are charged at the agreed rate, and missed or cancelled sessions with less than 48 hours’ notice are charged at the full fee.
Further information
I currently have availability for new clients. Sessions are offered Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 6:00pm.
