About me
Psychotherapy is a word that derives from ancient Greek and means 'liberating the soul'. Our sessions together are an opportunity to talk about concerns and issues that might be difficult to share with family and friends and that might feel overwhelming to deal with alone.
It is a chance to feel supported, gain insight and make positive changes in a way which respects your values, personal resources and freedom of choice.
I am passionate about facilitating transformation and healing, and providing a safe and confidential space where you can bring all of your Self, your feelings, your pain, your joy and dreams, your frustrations, your wisdom, your light and shadows.
I am particularly interested in the differences and interconnectedness between the personal, ancestral, and collective dimensions of trauma and the various levels of attunement for working with trauma. I view Attunement as the ability to deeply listen and resonate with what is happening inside ourselves, in others, and in the space between us. It involves being present with what is, without judgment. Healing at one level often facilitates healing at others, creating a synergistic process that addresses trauma holistically.
My approach is relational, integrative and transpersonal (spiritual).
I work with clients individually, one to one, and also with couples.
Sessions mainly involve talking, but breathing exercises, mindfulness, meditation and creativity may also be useful.
If this is something that could be healing for you, please get in touch to find out more or to book an initial consultation.
Training, qualifications & experience
I work both in English and Italian.
I can help with addictions, phobias, abuse, anxiety, bereavement, depression, loss, trauma, life coaching, personal development, self-esteem, sexuality, spirituality, relationships, stress and work related issues.
Ongoing continuing professional development studies and practices:
- Diploma in Transpersonal Couples & Intimate Relationship Psychotherapy - CCPE, London
- Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, CCPE - Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education, London
- Foundation Year in group analysis at the Institute of Group Analysis, IGA - London
- Collective Healing Journey, with Thomas Hübl and other leading experts in Healing Collective Trauma. The Academy of Inner Science.
- BA (Bachelor) and Ma (Master) in Philosophy, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium
- BA (Hons) in Dance Theatre, Trinity Laban, London
My experience as a psychotherapist:
- Since 2015 I have been working in private practice supporting individuals and couples live a more fulfilling and successful life
- Placements completed at:
- Maudsley Hospital, London
- Fresh Start Psychotherapy, London
- The Caravan at Saint James Piccadilly, London
- N 5 Counselling Service, Reading
- Mind, Hillingdon
- Samaritans, Slough
Professional Body:
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) - Accredited Member
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 - £150.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Fees vary and are determined by session time, duration, frequency and type
Fees are payable by bank transfer prior to the session
Cancellation Policy:
If for any reason you have to cancel a session, please give 7 days notice. I will do my best to reschedule your appointment to a different time or day within the same week.
However, if for whatever reason, we do not manage to reschedule the session within the same week, so that we do not miss it, the full fee will be charged.
If you need to cancel, I trust that your reasons are important and unavoidable for you. The cancellation fee is therefore not personal, but simply part of what allows me to run my practice effectively and sustainably and continue offering dedicated support to all clients.
When I work
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Further information
Couples and Intimate Relationship Counselling and Psychotherapy
In my work with couples, I take a positive view of relationships even though it can be hard to see them as anything other than negative when we are having relationship difficulties.
Couples counselling provides an opportunity for a couple to explore their problems in a supportive and safe atmosphere that facilitates mutual understanding and the development of their relationship.
Whether you are hoping to navigate a relationship crisis, or seeking support to separate with care and mutual respect, couples sessions can provide a safe and reflective space. Sessions are available online or in person, from 60 minutes in length, although 90 minutes is recommended for deeper relational work.
Couples who are not currently in crisis may benefit from a course of relationship coaching, much like an MOT for the relationship. You may wish to strengthen the overall quality of your connection, or work through a particular life transition or challenge, such as preparing for a baby, caring for an elderly parent, or adjusting to life together after children leave home.
If you decide that you would like to see me for couples counselling, here are some things that you will need to know;
Each session will last for 1 hour or 1h30 min and will take place weekly for the first few weeks at which point frequency may change according to your needs which will be reviewed with you.
My current fees are £100 for 1 hour session and £150 for 1h30 min session.
All client work is held within a clear ethical framework, including a strict commitment to confidentiality, professional integrity, and respectful therapeutic practice.
