About me
About me
I offer CBT (short term) and psychodynamic therapy (short or long term) for children, adolescents and adults. I treat anxiety, panic, low mood, anger, relationship difficulties, attachment difficulties and trauma.
I specialise in attachment and identity work with adolescents and adults (i.e. self esteem, confidence, interpersonal difficulties). This often involves making links between past relationships, and current symptoms/self-identity (although it doesn't have to focus on the past). I also offer therapeutic space for individuals querying neurodiversity in themselves or their children (pre-diagnostic screening, psycho-education). I have an NHS background working in CAMHS services and adults specialist Personality Disorder services.
I am a clinical psychologist which means I am trained to doctorate level in evidence based approaches such as CBT for things like anxiety disorders and depression. I also offer MBT, a therapy which supports people with strong and changing emotions and interpersonal difficulties. I specialise in trauma and attachment.
My personal approach as a therapist is warm, empathic and direct. I believe therapy is most beneficial when honest and authentic reflections are exchanged by both therapist and client, and I will be active in sharing my mind with you. We will aim to create a warm, compassionate and truthful framework to allow you to fully explore yourself with another.
I accept most health insurance providers.
Coming to therapy
The idea of coming to therapy can be daunting. I understand this and actively consider and work with the mix of feelings that can arise during the process of therapy.
Finding a therapist who is the 'right fit' is vital. I offer a free initial 15 minutes phone-call or Zoom meeting, at no cost or obligation to commit to therapy from you, to allow you to ask questions and see if we think we could work together.
If after this phone-call we decide we could be a good therapy fit, we will work together to build a detailed understanding of what has brought you to therapy, what patterns keep the difficulties going, and from this, goals for treatment in order to bring about observable change in your life.
Training, qualifications & experience
Education
- Doctorate in Clinical Psychology - University College London
- BSc Psychology - University of Surrey
NHS
- Specialist Adult Personality Disorder Services
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
- Adult High Secure and Acute Inpatient Units
- Early Intervention in Psychosis Community Services
- Older Adult Services
- Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Health Psychology Services
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 HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£100.00 - £140.00
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Discounts are available for students, NHS staff and those on lower income - please ask when making your initial enquiry.
When I work
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | |||||||
| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening | |||||||
| Night |
