About me
I am an experienced, registered Psychodynamic and Psychosexual Counsellor Psychotherapist with 30 years' experience, offering psychotherapy and counselling to individuals and couples of men and women of all ages from my at-home practice in Barnes, South West London.
Unresolved problems in our relationships lead to great distress, loss of confidence and self-esteem, and sometimes to depression and psychosomatic illness. It can become really hard to understand the real reasons for these problems as so many lie in our unconscious yet they hold great influence over our patterns of thinking, choices, emotional responses and reactions.
Providing my clients with an empathetic, non-judgemental and warm presence in a confidential and safe environment, it is my role to facilitate greater understanding and perspective; to encourage positive communication and to find conflict resolution. It's about making things more conscious. It is from here that clients are empowered to make positive changes and engage with life more meaningfully. I draw on a range of theoretical models, techniques, ideas and life experiences with regular ongoing training in latest research and themes to create a holistic approach that is tailored appropriately to each client that I work with.
I work with all ages and genders across same-sex and heterosexual relationships.
This process is not time limited but I discuss progress with clients at regular intervals and the therapist/client relationship terminates when both I and the clients feel that it is safe and appropriate.
Located between Putney and Hammersmith, Barnes has good train transport links to Clapham Junction, Vauxhall and Waterloo and a regular bus services from Hammersmith. I also offer online sessions.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained at London Marriage Guidance Council (now The Tavistock Centre for Couple Therapy) and gained first a diploma in couples counselling and psychosexual therapy. I worked at London Marriage Guidance Council for eight years before joining Relate for six years. I opened my private practice 16 years ago.
Before training as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I worked for the NHS as a Senior Speech Therapist at Great Ormond Street Hospital, which included secondment to the Department of Psychological Medicine and Family Therapy.
I am registered with, and abide by, the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapy's (CORST) ethical framework for good counselling and psychotherapy practice. I attend regular supervision sessions and undertake continuous professional development.
Member organisations
COSRT is the UK’s leading membership organisation for therapists specialising in sexual and relationship issues.
All members must abide by their Code of Ethics and the performance of accredited members is regularly monitored.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£75.00 - £85.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I charge £75 for individuals and £95 for couples, for a 50 minute session. In-person and online sessions are available with extended sessions offered as necessary and appropriate. I offer concessions in special circumstances, listed above.
