
London
N21
Ellesmere Clinic
1 Ellesmere Grove
Barnet
Hertfordshire
EN5 2FY
07768 260463
London
N21
Ellesmere Clinic
1 Ellesmere Grove
Barnet
Hertfordshire
EN5 2FY
07768 260463
I provide General Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Addiction Therapy and Couple / Psychosexual Therapy - specialising in substance misuse, personality disorders, self harm / suicidal behaviours and sexual issues / compulsions, along with general anxiety and depression.
My private practice days are Monday and Thursday where I offer afternoon or evening appointments. I have consulting rooms at the Ellesmere Clinic in High Barnet (EN5) and in Winchmore Hill (N21).
Foe three days a week I work as Clinical Lead for the General Psychiatry team at The Priory Hospital in North London, where I am the lead therapist co-ordinating a general therapy programme. This programme is for in-patients on an acute psychiatric ward and for outpatients receiving day care. I was previously the Addiction Treatment Programme Manager at the Priory and I am a member of the Federation of Drug and Alcohol Practitioners (FDAP).
https://www.smmgp-fdap.org.uk/fdap-practitioner-directory
I am also the Course Director for the Foundation Programme at the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology. This is a College of Sex and Relationship Therapy (COSRT) accredited programme for trainee Psycho-sexual Therapists / Clinical Sexologists. I provide training, coaching and supervision to trainee and qualified clinicians.
https://www.theinstituteofsexology.org/about-us
The majority of clients seeking therapy with me are looking for help with underlying symptoms of depression or anxiety and often have a history of trauma, abuse, loss, attachment issues or developmental trauma from their family of origin.
My therapeutic style is pluralistic, meaning I utilise Psychoanalytic Theory, Humanistic Counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Techniques to tailor the therapy to the individual - I do not believe one size fits all, but that all modalities of therapy are useful at different times for different people.
My core training is in Gestalt, I focus on the therapeutic relationship we create and systemic issues the client is experiencing. However my therapy work is very much informed by my study of Psychoanalytic theories (especially Attachment Theory) and by Psychoanalytical Clinical Supervision I regularly receive. I also utilise Behavioural and Cognitive Techniques to support clients in managing symptoms and offer evidence based treatment for emotional regulation, utilising DBT and CBT.
One day per week I co-facilitate Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) groups for clients with personality disorder at the Priory North London, for information on this please contact the Priory Hospital North London directly.
General Counselling & Therapy Training
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Training
Couple & Relationship Therapy Training
Addiction Therapy Training
Supervision Training
WORK EXPERIENCE:
(Prior to training as a counsellor I held various leadership roles in the corporate sector including Strategic Implementation, Commercial Operations and Learning & Development Management, I occasionally offer Executive Coaching and Consultation for Leadership Development)
I specialise in working with Compulsive Sexual Behaviours that include: Problematic Pornography Use, Substance Use and Out of Control Sexual Behaviours, Sex and Love Addiction, Multiple Affairs, Co-dependency, Sexual Anorexia, ChemSex and challenges with achieving or sustaining fulfilling romantic or sexual relationships.
I also work with associated issues such as Body Image, Self Esteem, Food / Eating, Gym / Steroid Use / Exercise, 'Hook-Up' or Dating Apps and Internet Use.
my fees are £90 per 50 minute session
Couples Counselling can be offered in 90 minute sessions for: £125
DBT / Recovery / Therapy Groups: Please make contact for information
Private Medical Insurance referrals currently only available at Priory Hospital North London
I have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS) to work with adults and children and I am registered with the annual update service.
I hold all client data confidentially and I am registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).
I comply fully with the ethical framework of the professional governing organisations:
I exceed the minimum requirement for professional clinical supervision. Clinical Supervisor; Ethical Framework and Complaint Procedure information can be provided on request.
Online counselling: | Yes |
Telephone counselling: | Yes |
Face to face counselling: | Yes |
Home visits: | No |
Sign language: | No |
Other languages: | None |
Wheelchair access: | No |
To access my consulting room in Winchmore Hill you will need to use stairs, if this will present a concern please contact me to discuss, the Ellesmere Clinic may be a suitable alternative.
Adults |
Older adults |
Couples |
Groups |
Organisations |
Employee Assistance Programme |